Steward Supervisor

POSITION:        Steward Supervisor, Part Time       

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO:  Executive Steward/Sous Chef

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

The Role:

The Stewarding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily stewarding operation and supervising stewarding staff to ensure all kitchen, concession, banquet, and food service areas are maintained in a clean, safe, organized, and sanitary condition. This position supports convention center food and beverage operations by ensuring proper warewashing, equipment sanitation, inventory control, event support, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and direct stewarding team members in daily operations.
• Assist with scheduling staff and assigning work to meet operational and event needs.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching to ensure productivity and compliance with department standards.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of all dishwashing and warewashing equipment.
• Ensure all china, glassware, silverware, cookware, utensils, and serving equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and available for service.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels of smallwares, glassware, flatware, and kitchen supplies, report shortages, and breakage.
• Coordinate the setup, breakdown, transport, and storage of equipment for banquets, concessions, catering functions, and special events.
• Support banquet and culinary operations with plate-up, food delivery, buffet setup, and event execution as needed.
• Ensure all kitchens, stewarding areas, storage rooms, loading docks, and back-of-house corridors are maintained in a clean and organized condition.
• Conduct routine inspections of kitchen and food service areas to ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards.
• Ensure proper use, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals in accordance with company policies and safety requirements.
• Monitor waste disposal, recycling, grease management, and overall cleanliness of food service operations.
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure team members follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Assist with inventory counts, equipment organization, and department projects assigned.
• Support department leadership during high-volume events and operational needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience          

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of stewarding, kitchen operations, food service, or hospitality experience required.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Experience in banquet, convention center, hotel, stadium, arena, or high-volume food service operations preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial dishwashing equipment, sanitation procedures, and food safety standards preferred.

Skills and Abilities  

• Ability to lead and motivate employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety practices.
•  Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet operational deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and quality standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with culinary, concessions, banquet, and operations teams.
• Ability to safely operate and train others on dishwashing equipment and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site, Broward County Convention Center

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires stooping and lifting. Substantial standing, walking, pushing and or pulling of equipment.
• Daily lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. up to 10 minutes at a time.
• Constant reaching, standing, walking, and stooping.
• Performing work through repetitive eye/hand coordination
• Position requires walking and standing regularly.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Exposure to heat and cold, dust pollen and fumes. 
• Must be able to work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. 

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.