Stewarding Lead & Sous Chef — Culinary Ops

Cheeca Lodge & Spa; Islamorada (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off 18 days

Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term

AD&D insurance

Dental, health, and vision insurance

Pet Insurance

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

Job summary

Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, FL seeks a Stewarding Manager/Sous Chef to lead the stewarding team and assist in kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and smooth banquet service. The role combines management of F&B equipment, sanitation standards, and daily kitchen tasks, offering a prestigious resort environment and opportunities to positively impact culinary operations.

Candidates should have prior experience as a Steward Manager or Sous Chef and a track record of building

Qualifications

• Management experience as a Steward Manager or Sous Chef.
• Experience with dish machines, burnishers, steam cleaners, dishware handling, and floor maintenance.
• Ability to lead, train, and assist a stewarding team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and oversee the stewarding team.
• Ensure proper storage and cleaning of all rolling stock, racks, silverware, and dishwashing operations.
• Organize BEOs and ensure kitchen and banquet equipment is prepared for guest events.
• Maintain inventory of F&B equipment, including silverware, glassware, and other equipment.
• Set up, break down, and maintain F&B areas.
• Recruit, hire, and retain stewarding staff.
• Ensure floors are swept, mopped, and free of spills.
• Clean all kitchen and F&B public areas, including walls, sinks, racks, floormats, and disposal areas.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and F&B equipment (e.g., ovens, hoods, filters, hot boxes, steam tables) on a set schedule or as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Implement and maintain a trash clearance system, ensuring all trash is emptied, containers washed, and returned to the kitchen at the end of each shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Operations leadership

Tools

Dish machines

Burnishers

Steam cleaners

Dishware handling

Floor maintenance

Job description

Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, FL seeks a Stewarding Manager/Sous Chef to lead the stewarding team and assist in kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and smooth banquet service. The role combines management of F&B equipment, sanitation standards, and daily kitchen tasks, offering a prestigious resort environment and opportunities to positively impact culinary operations.

Candidates should have prior experience as a Steward Manager or Sous Chef and a track record of building