Steward Supervisor

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The San Diego Convention Center is located on sparkling San Diego Bay in the heart of a vibrant downtown. Abundant, flexible space and five-star service make the San Diego Convention Center the meeting planner's choice for hosting major conventions, trade shows, meetings and special events. The San Diego Convention Center has 2.6 million sq. ft. to include 72 meeting/banquet rooms, eight exhibit halls, two ballrooms and a special events area - the Sails Pavilion, 138-seat capacity onsite restaurant and 36-seat bar, 8 concession stands in exhibit halls, 2 full-service kitchens, portable specialty services and 3 Starbucks lobby operations. Some of the many types of events offered at the San Diego Convention Center include the annual Comic Con and ESRI shows, full service plated dinners and buffet & reception events.

Principal Function:

The Steward Supervisor is an extension of the Culinary team. Under the direction of the Executive Steward, they are responsible for supervising Stewarding staff and for performing operational duties within primarily non-food production areas of the kitchen, to include the dish room, storage areas and other utility areas.

The Steward Supervisor will be knowledgeable of and responsible for upholding Sodexo Live! standards for proper food handling and sanitation, as well as OSHA standards and MSDS guidelines. They will support Culinary operations by providing oversight and assistance with the proper washing and storage of china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, and other food service equipment items.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support overall food and beverage operations by participating as part of the Culinary Team; Assist in managing the facility's Stewarding function and its staff members.

• Ensure that standards for health, safety, cleanliness and sanitation are maintained throughout Stewarding areas.

• Assist with control of inventory and with storage and distribution of supplies.

• Ensure Stewarding and Kitchen equipment is properly maintained.

• Contribute to goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to customer service and leading the culinary team by example.

Qualifications/Skills:

• 1-2 years supervisory experience in a fast-paced foodservice facility 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.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used by supervisors and co-workers.

• Scheduling flexibility to meet operational needs.

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.

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

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.