Executive Steward
Company: LV Search Partners
Location: Ridgefield
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary: The Executive Steward manages the daily
kitchen stewarding operations and associated staff. Areas of
responsibilities include dish room operations, night cleaning of
food and beverage outlets, Supervises kitchen employees not
actively engaged in cooking (e.g., utilities.). Primary Duties and
Responsibilities: Promotes superior guest service. Maintains, and
perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the
principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
Provides oversight and management to the day-to-day stewarding
operation. Responsible for implementing a detailed cleaning program
as scheduled, monitoring the results of each action. Assists the
stewards during operations. Maintains and updates the steward
operating manual, chemical charts, and cleaning chart for the
team’s reference. Coordinate with the Facilities department for the
preventive maintenance system for exhaust, drainage, burners,
fryers, refrigerators, freezers, and other major equipment. Orders
and manages necessary supplies. Ensuring workers have supplies,
equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs. Monitors
the inflow of ordered materials and the maintenance of current
materials. Conducts supply inventories and reports shortages to
designated personnel. Inspects supplies, equipment, and work areas
in order to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
Investigates reports and follows-up on employee accidents. Manages
all equipment, china, glass, and silver (e.g., adequate clean
supplies of each). Supervises employees’ ability to follow loss
prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs. Ensures
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Ensures
compliance with food handling and sanitation standards. Informs
and/or updates the Executive Chef of relevant information in a
timely manner. Participates in the management of department's
controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals. Attends
meetings and communicates with executives, peers, and subordinates
as an effort to improve quality of service. Manages day-to-day
operations, ensures the quality, standards and meeting the
expectations of the customers. Provides guidance and direction to
subordinates, including setting performance standards and
monitoring performance. Interviews, selects, hires, and promotes
employees in the organization. Ensures disciplinary procedures and
documentation are completed according to Standard Operating
Procedures. Ensures staff is properly trained regarding sanitation,
equipment handling, chemical usage, and safety procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Other duties as
assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma / GED;
Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign
High School Diploma (FHD). 2- 4 years’ experience in a similar
role. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability
to foster a supportive and enabling team environment. Ability to
create and forecast productivity, staffing and budget plans.
Initiate corrective action in a professional and thorough manner as
needed. Highest level of commitment to client satisfaction and
quality standards. Demonstrated experience in coaching, motivating,
developing, and leading a team. Must be able to lift and carry 50
lbs. Must possess a valid food workers card. Must be able work a
business driven, flexible schedule including late nights, weekends,
early mornings, holidays, and department “blackout/high volume”
days. Must be willing to work in a smoking environment. Must be
willing to adhere to company health and safety measures. Preferred
Qualifications: Associates degree or higher preferred.
Keywords: LV Search Partners, Hillsboro , Executive Steward, Hospitality & Tourism , Ridgefield, Oregon
