Job Description

Job Description

The Executive Steward, Aventura Catering at the Phoenix Convention Center, is responsible for the management of all aspects of the utility functions in accordance with Company service descriptions.

• Directs, implements and maintains a service and management philosophy, which serves as a guide to respective staff.
• Assists with the attainment of specific departmental and organizational goals.
• The Executive Steward will oversee the distribution of food from production to service areas; will help maintain relationships with vendors; will oversee inventory controls; and ensure compliance to cleanliness standards.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation . ​

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Ensures catering equipment is transported back to designated areas to be washed, dried and staged for the next event.
• Ensures all equipment par levels are stocked and secured in Premiums and Main Production kitchens.
• Works directly with Ecolab and Warehouse Manager to establish par levels in each kitchen for cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
• Supervises Distribution team and Stewarding team to ensure compliance to safe work practices to minimize accidents.
• Creates monthly staff training modules using the Serv-safe model for food safety and sanitation.
• Verifies accuracy of stewarding employee time and attendance reports prior to submitting to payroll.
• Coordinates with Executive Chef the weekly schedules based on event forecasts.
• Creates catering “pull sheets” based on Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
• Works with Executive Chef and Director of Catering Operations to develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) manual for the Stewarding department.
• Helps develop food safety, sanitation and HACCP program in conjunction with the Executive Chef, Director of Catering Operations and County Health Department.
• Ensures back-of-the-house (BOH) department’s month-end chemical and cleaning supply inventories are accurately entered and cross-checked.
• Coordinates monthly steward employee staff meetings to include food safety, sustainability and sanitation training.
• Creates communication vehicle for employee suggestions.
• Member of the Safety team to ensure safe operations of the facility.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Must be Serv-safe certified.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Food Production Manager or Executive Steward in volume-oriented food service venue.
• Must have the ability to work an event based schedule for all building wide events, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Proficient in software applications to include Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Must be team oriented with solid communication skills.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on  Facebook ,  Instagram and  Twitter .

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