Stewarding Lead: Kitchen & Banquet Ops

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary hotel room nights atHyat

Discounted room rates for colleagues &

Bereavement and jury duty pay

Vacation, sick, and new child leave

Medical, dental and vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan option (401K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Complimentary employee meals

Competitive wages

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Houston is seeking a Stewarding Lead to manage and support the stewarding team, ensuring cleanliness and organization across kitchen and dishwashing areas. You will collaborate with Culinary and Banquet teams to ensure readiness for service and events.

Ideal candidates will have stewarding or hospitality experience, strong leadership, and a proactive, team-focused approach. Ability to lift heavy items and a flexible schedule are required in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Prior stewarding, kitchen, food and beverage, or hospitality experience preferred
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Self-starting personality with a professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, colleagues, and leadership
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Must be willing to pitch in and assist coworkers with operational needs
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to lift, pull, and push a moderate to heavy amount of weight, minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires

Responsibilities

• Lead and support stewarding colleagues in maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout kitchen, dishwashing, storage, and food preparation areas
• Oversee the cleaning, sanitizing, and proper storage of dishes, glassware, flatware, cookware, and kitchen equipment
• Assign daily tasks and provide guidance to stewarding colleagues to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to Hyatt standards
• Coordinate with Culinary and Banquet teams to ensure dishware, glassware, utensils, equipment, and supplies are available and ready for service and special events
• Monitor stewarding operations to ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards
• Assist with training colleagues on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, equipment use, and safe work practices
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and stewarding equipment and communicate replenishment needs
• Ensure proper waste disposal and recycling practices while maintaining clean and clutter-free work areas
• Identify and report maintenance, sanitation, and safety concerns in a timely manner
• Support banquet setup and breakdown needs and assist with post-event cleanup operations
• Promote Hyatt's Culture of Care through teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail

Skills

Stewarding experience

Leadership experience

Self-starter

Guest communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Operational support

Job description

Hyatt Regency Houston is seeking a Stewarding Lead to manage and support the stewarding team, ensuring cleanliness and organization across kitchen and dishwashing areas. You will collaborate with Culinary and Banquet teams to ensure readiness for service and events.

Ideal candidates will have stewarding or hospitality experience, strong leadership, and a proactive, team-focused approach. Ability to lift heavy items and a flexible schedule are required in a fast-paced hotel setting.