Travel Stewarding Supervisor

Sodexo Live!; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! in Los Angeles is seeking a Stewarding Supervisor to support the culinary team and supervise non-food production areas, including dish room and storage.

You will lead shifts, supervise stewards, and assist in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, equipment, and inventory for banquets and service items. This role requires a high school diploma and 1–2 years of supervisory experience in food service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience in a food service environment preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work across departments.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Capable of basic mathematical calculations.
• Proficient with inventory systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Support overall food and beverage operations as part of Culinary Team.
• Provide hands-on supervision and support the Executive Steward in daily stewarding operations.
• Ensure staff coverage and delegate daily duties.
• Inspect completed tasks and supervise Stewards.
• Assist with convention, catering, and game-day events.
• Assist in plating and delivering food to banquet areas and support Culinary tasks.
• Maintain clear communication within the kitchen and with peers.
• Ensure stewarding and kitchen equipment are properly maintained.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections for safe operation.
• Monitor temperatures of dish machines, coolers and freezers daily.
• Ensure food holding and transport equipment are in working order.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Written & verbal instructions

Team orientation

Independent work

High stress environment

Mathematical calculations

Language proficiency

Automated inventory system

Scheduling flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Listing: Stewarding Supervisor

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Location: We are seeking several experienced Stewarding Supervisors to work with the Sodexo Live! Travel Team!

The Sodexo Live! Travel Team is a specialized group of employees who travel to various venues and events to support Sodexo Live!'s food and beverage operations. This team provides on-the-ground expertise for major sporting events, as well as smaller venues requiring seasonal support.

In addition to operational support, the Travel Team plays a vital role in developing the next generation of hospitality professionals by offering hands-on training and mentorship, ensuring consistent service excellence across all locations.

Job Overview

The Steward Supervisor supports the culinary team. They are responsible for supervising primarily non-food production areas of the kitchen, to include the dish room, storage areas and other utility areas.

The Steward Supervisor serves as a right hand to the Executive Steward by leading shifts and directly supervising the stewarding crew and in some venues the Banquet Porters. They will assist in ensuring cleanliness and sanitation within the kitchen, maintenance of key equipment and the inventory, storage and distribution of the facility's supply of banqueting and service items such as silver, china, glassware and linen.

The Steward Supervisor assists in monitoring and organizing the flow of activity within the kitchen in a way that complements and supports quality food preparation and service.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support overall food and beverage operations by participating as part of the Culinary Team.
• Provide hands-on supervision and support the Executive Steward in running the day-to-day operation of Stewarding department.
• Ensure appropriate staff coverage and establish and delegate daily work duties.
• Inspect completed tasks and assignments of Stewards.
• Assist in fulfilling needs and requirements for convention, catering and/or game day events.
• Assist Culinary staff in plating meals and deliver food to the banquet areas for buffets, receptions and dinners; Assist Culinary team in other tasks, as needed.
• Keep communication flowing within the kitchen; Inform and update peers and subordinates on relevant information that impacts department.
• Ensure Stewarding and Kitchen equipment is properly maintained.
• Work with Executive Steward to conduct regular inspections of equipment throughout work areas to ensure efficient and proper functioning.
• Monitor and record all temperature dish machine, cooler and freezer on daily basis.
• Ensure that all food holding and transport equipment is in working order.

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a food service environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively implement written and verbal instructions.
• Strong team orientation and ability to work with a variety of departments to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to work well in a high stress, fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used by guests who typically visit the work location.
• Technology aptitude for working with automated inventory system.
• Scheduling flexibility to meet operational needs. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays

Other Requirements

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.