Stewarding Lead — Kitchen & Banquet Ops Leader

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary room nights

Discounted colleague rates

401K retirement option

Employee meals

Competitive wages

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Houston is seeking a Stewarding Lead to manage the stewarding team, maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, and support banquet operations in downtown Houston.

You will ensure proper sanitation, train colleagues on procedures, and coordinate with Culinary and Banquet teams to keep service ready for events. Must have prior stewarding or hospitality experience and be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with flexible scheduling.

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

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Hospitality experience

Job description

Hyatt Regency Houston is seeking a Stewarding Lead to manage the stewarding team, maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, and support banquet operations in downtown Houston.

You will ensure proper sanitation, train colleagues on procedures, and coordinate with Culinary and Banquet teams to keep service ready for events. Must have prior stewarding or hospitality experience and be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with flexible scheduling.