Executive Steward/Stewarding Supervisor

Purpose: As an Executive Steward, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and efficiency of our establishment's kitchen and dining areas. You will oversee a team of stewards and ensure that all aspects of stewarding operations are carried out to the highest standards. This role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail to ensure the smooth operation of our culinary and banquet operations.

Essential Functions:

¨ Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of stewards to ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

¨ Inventory Management: Oversee the inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and utensils to ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained at all times.

¨ Sanitation and Hygiene: Ensure that all kitchen and dining areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition in accordance with health and safety regulations.

¨ Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure that kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, sinks, and garbage disposals, are properly maintained and in good working order.

¨ Waste Management: Implement effective waste management practices to minimize food wastage and ensure proper disposal of waste materials.

¨ Safety Compliance: Enforce safety procedures and protocols to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries in the workplace.

¨ Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to stewards on proper cleaning techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.

¨ Communication: Maintain open and effective communication with kitchen staff, management, and other departments to ensure smooth coordination of operations.

¨ Budget Management: Assist in the development and management of the stewarding department budget, including labor costs, supplies, and equipment expenses.

¨ Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections of kitchen and dining areas to ensure that cleanliness and hygiene standards are met and maintained.

¨ Banquet Support: Support Baquet manager, captain, chef and team with plated events, inventory logistics, and general cleanliness and organization.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within a hospitality or food service environment.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation and hygiene standards in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including email and spreadsheet software.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in food safety and sanitation.
• Experience working in a luxury or fine dining establishment.
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability practices in hospitality operations.

About Hartness:

Hartness, the Greenville area’s most exciting and architecturally stunning traditional neighborhood development, is home to a new 75,000 square foot boutique hotel. The new development, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, features 73 luxury suites, meeting and event space, waterside restaurant, and a world-class luxury spa.

Guest rooms are well appointed with a fresh and modern motif, offering several different suite configurations designed to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. The hotel also includes two levels of indoor and outdoor meeting and conference space options, featuring The White Oak Ballroom that can host up to 300 guests.

Just a short walk from the main hotel is the hotel’s restaurant, Patterson Kitchen + Bar, named to honor a branch of the Hartness family tree. With a wrap-around porch and window walls, diners are able to enjoy waterside dining next to the tranquil and serene pond setting. The heart of the restaurant is the exposition kitchen that prepares a variety of locally and regionally inspired menu items.

The hotel also features Spa H, a luxurious spa designed and managed by WTS International. With six treatment rooms and a comprehensive menu of unique and creative treatments, the spa is truly something never offered before in the Greenville area.

Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including;

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
• Complimentary Meals Daily
• Free Parking
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties
• Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America)
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.)
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities
• Supportive, open-door policy work environment
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating
• Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'
• Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.

We are an E-Verify Employer;

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at 888-897-7781.