Stewarding Manager (FT)

Evans Hotels; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rooms

Free employee parking

Free meals during shifts

Health insurance

Job summary

Evans Hotels’ Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego is seeking a Stewarding Manager to lead and train the stewarding department, ensuring the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation in kitchens and related areas. You will work with the Executive Chef and banquet leaders to support daily operations, staffing, and service standards.

The role requires 2–4 years of stewarding leadership in hospitality, shifting, scheduling, and problem‑solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years progressive stewarding leadership experience, preferably in high-volume environments.
• Experience running a shift, scheduling, performance management, and day-to-day operations in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Convey a professional image and ensure cleanliness/sanitation in kitchens and related areas.
• Coordinate staffing, payroll, recruitment, sanitation records, and safety meetings.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining departmental standards and training programs.
• Oversee Stewarding operations across multiple venues and coordinate with Culinary/Banquet teams.
• Recruit, train, and mentor staff to maintain high performance and service orientation.

Skills

Stewarding leadership

Team leadership

Scheduling

Problem solving

Hospitality & customer service

Job description

Job Details Level: Management

Job Location: Bahia - San Diego, CA 92109

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Exempt

Job Category: Management and Supervisory

LOCATION

Bahia Resort Hotel

Since opening in 1953, the Bahia Resort Hotel has been a hospitality leader in San Diego. Tucked away on a fourteen-acre peninsula in Mission Bay, the 314-room resort is a beachside escape for experiencing the best of America’s Finest City.

The Bahia Resort Hotel is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands‑on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean‑ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY

The Stewarding Manager ("Gerente de Stewarding") manages and supervises the stewarding department while leading, training and directing its personnel. Is responsible to achieve the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchens and their related areas as prescribed by the Health Department and the hotel standards.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000 DOE**
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conveys a favorable image of the organization by projecting a positive, professional appearance and demeanor to our guests and associates alike.
• Ensures the kitchens, related equipment, and surrounding areas are maintained at the highest possible level of cleanliness and sanitation as prescribed by the Health Department, EcoSure, and hotel standards.
• Works collaboratively with the Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverage, Banquet leadership, and other department leaders to support daily operations and banquet events, ensuring appropriate staffing, equipment, sanitation, and service standards are consistently met.
• Coordinates all administrative activities of the department, including schedules, daily payroll maintenance, performance evaluations, recruiting, sanitation record keeping, orientation, pest control, supervision, and staffing. Attends all applicable departmental and operational meetings, including BEO, Staff, Safety, and HR-related meetings.
• Participates in the preparation of operating and capital budgets and forecasts and manages departmental operations in accordance with established financial targets.
• Requisitions and controls cleaning supplies in accordance with established financial targets.
• Controls and inventories chinaware, glassware, flatware, and hollowware and ensures proper techniques are used in their distribution and storage to minimize breakage and damage.
• Partners with the Culinary and Banquet teams to ensure proper techniques are used in the distribution and transportation of prepared food and equipment for events, including transportation to Evans Garage.
• Instructs all Stewarding personnel in established safety and emergency procedures.
• Establishes and implements training programs to ensure departmental standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Address performance issues promptly and constructively, in accordance with HR and company policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and mentor team members, ensuring a high‑performing, service‑oriented culture.
• Promote teamwork and employee engagement, ensuring alignment with company values and expectations.
• Oversees Stewarding operations for the William D. Evans, Mission Ballroom Kitchen, Main Kitchen, Airstream, Dockside Bar, Bianchi Bar, and Cafeteria.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2–4 years of progressive stewarding leadership experience and/or training, preferably in high-volume banquet, hotel, or resort environments.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Previous similar position in a hotel, or similar business entity preferred.
• Experience running a shift, scheduling, performance management, problem‑solving, running day‑to‑day operations, hospitality & customer service skills
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• For insurance purposes, candidates must be over 21 years of age.
• Ability to drive automatic.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.
• RBS certification required.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team‑oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq.

**The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience.