Lead Steward

About the Role

The Lead Steward supervises all kitchen personnel in stewarding, i.e. dishwashers, pot washers, stove cleaners, runners, head dishwashers, etc. Supervisor assigns personnel to work areas and insures consistency & efficiencies in all kitchen areas. Lead steward will manage between twenty-five (25) and one hundred (100) employees at any given time. All duties are to be performed within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Administrative duties: Schedule employees, writes work details to be performed and performs daily labor report in addition to the administration log book. 2. Banquets: Supervise banquet functions and work with kitchen steward to expedite functions efficiently. 3. Maintain sanitation of all food prep and food storage areas to meet or exceed health department requirements. Also general organization of kitchen and storage areas. 4. Inspect all equipment used by the department for cleanliness and mechanical operation. Issues maintenance work orders on needed repairs. Make routine inspections of stations to ensure proper setup, ample supplies and cleaning procedures in all areas are being followed. 5. Maintain close contact with executive chefs and dining room managers to provide proper service. Cooperate with sanitation inspectors from the health department during routine and non-routine inspections. 6. Requisition daily supplies and selects cleaning agents which give the best performance and economy. Conduct an inventory and maintains records of all plates, glasses, silverware, chaffing dishes, used by the hotel and department. 7. Communication: Verbal and written, throughout facility, front to back. 8. Maintain a current understanding of all policy and guidelines regarding information security including the Seneca Gaming Corporation Acceptable Use Policy. Understand and comply with all information security policies and procedure