Omni Hotels & Resorts - Asheville, NC
posted 3 months ago
The Assistant Executive Steward plays a crucial role in ensuring that all Banquets and Food and Beverage outlets at the Omni Grove Park Inn are equipped with the necessary sanitized equipment and supplies to meet the hotel's business needs. This position is vital for maintaining the operational standards of the Stewarding Department, particularly in the absence of the Executive Steward. The Assistant Executive Steward will directly supervise stewarding supervisors daily, ensuring that all policies and processes are adhered to while continuously inspecting the operational flow. In addition to overseeing daily operations, the Assistant Executive Steward is responsible for the efficient and effective running of the Stewarding Department, with a focus on minimizing operating costs. This includes executing company and hotel policies and procedures to ensure that the services provided meet established performance standards within agreed budgetary controls. The Assistant Executive Steward will also advise the Executive Steward and Executive Chef on all matters related to the Stewarding Department, ensuring a high standard of sanitation throughout all stewarding areas. The role involves assisting in the preparation of the Stewarding Department budget, controlling overheads, and reporting any variances from actual and budgeted figures to the Executive Chef, along with recommendations for remedial action. The Assistant Executive Steward will collaborate with the Executive Steward and Executive Chef on purchasing cleaning supplies, china, glassware, cutlery, and other necessary equipment. Responsibilities also include managing storage, requisitioning, inventory, and purchasing of all materials and equipment assigned to the department, as well as conducting quarterly inventory assessments. Furthermore, the Assistant Executive Steward will establish performance standards for labor and financial metrics in conjunction with the Executive Steward and Executive Chef, maintain all equipment to a high standard, manage scheduling and payroll functions, and oversee the appraisal process for the department.