Stewarding Supervisor - Mississippi State University

Proof Of The Pudding; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life and AD&D

Long-term Disability

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Proof of the Pudding, a chef-led hospitality company serving major venues, seeks a Stewarding Supervisor to oversee stewarding operations across events. You will lead the stewarding team, monitor deliveries, assist with setup and breakdown of equipment, and maintain cleanliness in kitchens and service areas.

This is a full-time hourly role requiring flexibility for weekends, nights, and holidays; candidates should be within 25 miles of Starkville, Mississippi.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary steward/supervision experience required.
• Ability to follow directions in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Must be a strong team player with high energy and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead the stewarding team, delegating daily tasks to meet event timelines.
• Assist and monitor deliveries of all food to functions and manage setup/breakdown.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchens, service areas, hallways and parking areas; operate main dish machine; handle light food prep as directed.

Skills

Stewarding supervision

Teamwork

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Physical stamina

Tools

Dish machine operation

Job description

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.Proof of the Pudding is seeking a Stewarding Supervisor to help oversee all stewarding functions. Responsible for cleaning of china, glassware, silver and serving equipment; facilitating all plate-up and delivery of all food the prospective functions; set-up and breakdown of all Banquet buffets; cleaning of Food & Beverage food prep and servicing areas, to include main kitchen, concessions kitchen and back hallways. This position also includes general janitorial duties throughout the venue and parking lot. The ideal candidate is punctual, well organized, and has kitchen experience.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead the stewarding team by delegating daily tasks, and adhering to event timelines.Assist and monitor deliveries of all food to prospective functionsOversee and assist in delivery, set-up, and breakdown of all equipment to prospective functionsMaintain cleanliness in all kitchens, service areas, hallways, trash bins, and parking lotPosition is very hands and will interaction often with staffRunning and maintenance of the main dish machineThis position will also include some light food prep work per the Executive Chef’s directionQualifications2+ years of culinary steward/prep/food & beverage supervision background is necessaryMust live within 25 miles of Starkville, MississippiMust be a team playerSpecialized Qualifications:Planning and multi-taskingSelf-motivated with a high energy levelFlexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.Ability to follow directions and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.Must be a phenomenal team-player and self-motivated with a high energy level.Work EnvironmentThis position will spend majority of time in the MSU kitchen and dish pit area where there will be hot water, chemicals, and typical kitchen equipment and utensils.Uniform RequirementsAdherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.Non-slip shoes are necessary.Physical Demands:Prolonged periods of moving through kitchen, coolers, and storage spaces, and traveling to different venues across greater AtlantaManual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food itemsAbility to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40 lbs.CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSBusiness Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.Position Salary & Benefits:This is considered a full-time hourly position. Hours may fluctuate based on business needs.Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long-term disability at no cost to employeesFull-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality IndemnityProof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.