Stewarding Manager

Casa Cipriani New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Cipriani New York is seeking a hospitality-focused Stewarding Manager to oversee the stewarding department and ensure cleanliness and organization of all back-of-house areas. You will manage staff, maintain equipment, and support culinary and F&B teams in a fast-paced environment.

Role requires strong leadership, attention to health and safety, and ability to manage budgets and inventory while collaborating with engineering for facility issues.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Exposure to hot, wet, and humid conditions, as well as cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Schedule shifts and manage time-off requests to ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all back-of-house areas, including pantries, storerooms, and refrigeration units.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems for cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Train staff on proper handling and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Develop and implement safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Monitor the condition of kitchen equipment and arrange for repairs or replacements as needed.
• Work with the engineering and maintenance teams to address any facility issues promptly.
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of all cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Manage the stewarding department budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock.
• Track and report on departmental expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with the culinary and food and beverage teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in meetings with the management team to discuss operational improvements and strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Health & Safety

Adaptability

Job description

We are seeking a hospitality focused and organized individual to join our team as a Stewarding Manager. The Stewarding Manager is responsible for overseeing the stewarding department to ensure the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, food storage areas, and all back-of-house operations. This role involves managing the stewarding team, maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supporting the culinary and food and beverage teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Schedule shifts and manage time-off requests to ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all back-of-house areas, including pantries, storerooms, and refrigeration units.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems for cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Train staff on proper handling and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Develop and implement safety procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Monitor the condition of kitchen equipment and arrange for repairs or replacements as needed.
• Work with the engineering and maintenance teams to address any facility issues promptly.
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of all cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Manage the stewarding department budget, controlling costs and optimizing resource allocation.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock.
• Track and report on departmental expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with the culinary and food and beverage teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Participate in meetings with the management team to discuss operational improvements and strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Exposure to hot, wet, and humid conditions, as well as cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules as needed.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to move around the establishment, including walking, standing, to supervise operations and assist guests as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Flexibility to reach, bend, and stoop.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.

Cipriani is an equal opportunity employer.