SUMMARY
The Executive Steward is responsible for supervising all sanitation Team Members to ensure all work surfaces and assigned areas are cleaned and sanitized according to established standards and guidelines in direct support of the Executive Chef. The Executive Steward is responsible to ensure that all dishware, glassware, silverware, and serving utensils are clean and sanitized properly, and stored.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 21+ years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Two (2) year certificate from college or technical school and two (2) years of sanitation and stewarding related experience and/or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in sanitation or related field with P&L responsibilities. Casino experience is a plus.
Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members, and Management in both written and verbal forms.
Demonstrated knowledge of SDS, profit and loss statements, cost control, budgeting, and inventory control costs.
Demonstrated knowledge of POS systems, Microsoft Office, and timekeeping systems.
Proven ability to manage time effectively with minimum supervision.
Requires adherence to all company and department policies and procedures as well as all the Unsurpassed Guest Service Standards of Gun Lake Casino.
Must be able to handle a flexible schedule.
Must demonstrate sound judgment and maturity in his or her decision-making ability, even when dealing with difficult situations.
Must possess and demonstrate great attention to detail in order to maintain the unit's appearance and operating standards.
Food Safety/Sanitation/HACCP/OSHA Guidelines
Must be ServSafe Certified.
Must be able to demonstrate and ensure that the department is within HACCP guidelines.
Must ensure and comply with a safe and hazard-free work environment according to the Department of Health and OSHA regulations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that all health department regulations are adhered to by all Team Members reporting to this position, and all kitchen areas meet established local, federal, and company established standards and codes.
Ensures that all deep cleaning such as floors, kitchen equipment, walls, F&B loading dock, and trash rooms are cleaned daily.
Set up and operate a commercial pot washing area and commercial dish machines.
Assigns and efficiently schedules sanitation Team Members to such activities as dishwashing and cleaning the kitchen.
Inspects kitchens, workrooms, and equipment for cleanliness and order.
Work with Facilities Department to monitor and document any culinary or sanitation equipment if area is below standards or not working properly.
Ensures that a safe and clean working area is maintained.
Ensures service ware is washed as it is brought back from all dining areas.
Ensures all food preparation area tables, shelves, and wall surfaces are cleaned.
Ensures that all floor areas, including walk-ins and storerooms, are swept and mopped.
Ensures that all hood cleaning and maintenance are conducted according to maintenance schedules.
Ensures that all brooms, mops, and mop buckets are properly utilized to clean floors.
Ensures that all trash cans and dumpster areas are emptied and properly cleaned.
Coordinates and directs the set-up of banquet functions and meetings.
Maintains and trains Team Members' on correct chemical usage.
Establishes, administers, and evaluates department policies and objectives, including standards of performance.
Maintains the inventory of all furniture, fixtures, and equipment stored in warehouse storage cage.
Responsible for hiring, training, counseling, and evaluation of department Team Members.
Directly supervise sanitation workers in the Food & Beverage department.
Attend daily Team Member Huddles and look at the communication boards for pertinent information.
Must possess the ability to work hands-on in any kitchen environment pertaining to a three-meal period and high volume productions related to, but not limited to ensure all china, glass and silverware, flatware, dish machines, etc. are cleaned and maintained according to Gun Lake Casino's standards and specifications.
Ensure that all caution/safety makers are displayed properly.
All other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color, and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push 150 to 250 lbs. on a pushcart, and enter walk-ins of -10 degrees to 140 degrees with or without assistance.
Ability to stand for the duration of the shift, walk frequently, bend, and reach a height of 6 feet with or without assistance.
Requires hand/eye coordination, the normal sense of smell, taste, touch, and sound.
WORK CONDITIONS
Work is typically in an area that may be unusually hot, cold, noisy, and may contain smoke. Work may be performed in small areas with a 3 ft. wide access. Tasks performed from a non-sitting position. Team Members will be required to stand, walk, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, and navigate safely on potentially slippery floors. These tasks include the maintenance and care of the assigned area. Work may entail trained chemical usage. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. Constant contact with fellow Team Members and Guests.
DISCLAIMER AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation, and drug/alcohol test.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians abides by Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.
Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority reserves the right to make changes to the above job description as necessary.