Executive Steward (Stewarding Manager)
Job Description
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Lead the Stewarding Team at One of DC’s Most Well-Known Hotels – Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Be a part of something big.
The 838-room Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is undergoing a transformational, top-to-bottom renovation—and we’re looking for a dynamic Executive Steward to join us on this exciting journey. You will be an important leader as we redefine a beloved hotel, just steps away from the U.S. Capitol.
We’re not just any hotel. We’re managed by Hyatt—a company consistently recognized on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For—with a people-first culture, exceptional growth opportunities, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.
Your Mission: Lead, Inspire, and Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences
The Executive Steward is responsible for the overall cleanliness, organization, and efficiency of the hotel’s culinary and food & beverage operations as part of the Culinary team. This role ensures the highest sanitation, hygiene, and safety standards across all kitchens and back-of-house areas while managing stewarding operations, equipment maintenance, and inventory control. The Executive Steward works closely with the culinary and banquet teams to support exceptional guest experiences. This department is also responsible for preparing items for banquets/events and delivering those items to the appropriate location throughout the hotel.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership:
- Oversee daily stewarding operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Supervise and train stewarding staff in proper cleaning techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols.
- Ensure all kitchen and back-of-house areas are clean, organized, and adequately maintained.
- Monitor dishwashing procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to hygiene standards.
- Maintain par levels of all kitchen equipment, ensuring proper handling and storage.
Inventory & Equipment Management:
- Manage and maintain cleaning supplies, dishware, glassware, and kitchen equipment inventory.
- Inspect dish machines, pot washers, and other kitchen equipment regularly to ensure proper functionality.
- Coordinate with engineering and external vendors to repair and maintain stewarding equipment.
Budget & Cost Control:
- Develop and manage the stewarding department budget, including labor, supplies, and equipment expenses.
- Monitor and control costs while maintaining high service standards.
- Implement waste reduction initiatives and sustainability programs in collaboration with culinary leadership.
Team Management & Training:
- Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing stewarding team.
- Create staff schedules and manage labor costs while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and foster a positive work environment.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chefs, and Food & Beverage leadership to ensure seamless operations.
- Support banquet and event operations by ensuring proper setup and breakdown of dishware and kitchen equipment.
- Communicate with all relevant departments to maintain smooth kitchen and dining operations.
The salary range for this position is $70,600 to $79,400 (commensurate with experience).
Benefits available with this position include:
Additional perks include:
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a stewarding leadership role within a hotel, or large-scale F&B operation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of sanitation regulations, dishwashing procedures, and kitchen equipment maintenance.
- Experience in inventory management, cost control, and budgeting.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products with the ability to learn new systems as needed.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The ability to lift, push, and pull a moderate amount of weight.
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
- Refined written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to comprehend budgets, operating statements, and payroll reports to assist in the financial management of the department.
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Lead the Stewarding Team at One of DC’s Most Well-Known Hotels – Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Be a part of something big.
The 838-room Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is undergoing a transformational, top-to-bottom renovation—and we’re looking for a dynamic Executive Steward to join us on this exciting journey. You will be an important leader as we redefine a beloved hotel, just steps away from the U.S. Capitol.
We’re not just any hotel. We’re managed by Hyatt—a company consistently recognized on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For—with a people-first culture, exceptional growth opportunities, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence.
Your Mission: Lead, Inspire, and Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences
The Executive Steward is responsible for the overall cleanliness, organization, and efficiency of the hotel’s culinary and food & beverage operations as part of the Culinary team. This role ensures the highest sanitation, hygiene, and safety standards across all kitchens and back-of-house areas while managing stewarding operations, equipment maintenance, and inventory control. The Executive Steward works closely with the culinary and banquet teams to support exceptional guest experiences. This department is also responsible for preparing items for banquets/events and delivering those items to the appropriate location throughout the hotel.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership:
- Oversee daily stewarding operations, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Supervise and train stewarding staff in proper cleaning techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols.
- Ensure all kitchen and back-of-house areas are clean, organized, and adequately maintained.
- Monitor dishwashing procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to hygiene standards.
- Maintain par levels of all kitchen equipment, ensuring proper handling and storage.
Inventory & Equipment Management:
- Manage and maintain cleaning supplies, dishware, glassware, and kitchen equipment inventory.
- Inspect dish machines, pot washers, and other kitchen equipment regularly to ensure proper functionality.
- Coordinate with engineering and external vendors to repair and maintain stewarding equipment.
Budget & Cost Control:
- Develop and manage the stewarding department budget, including labor, supplies, and equipment expenses.
- Monitor and control costs while maintaining high service standards.
- Implement waste reduction initiatives and sustainability programs in collaboration with culinary leadership.
Team Management & Training:
- Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing stewarding team.
- Create staff schedules and manage labor costs while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and foster a positive work environment.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chefs, and Food & Beverage leadership to ensure seamless operations.
- Support banquet and event operations by ensuring proper setup and breakdown of dishware and kitchen equipment.
- Communicate with all relevant departments to maintain smooth kitchen and dining operations.
The salary range for this position is $70,600 to $79,400 (commensurate with experience).
Benefits available with this position include:
Additional perks include:
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a stewarding leadership role within a hotel, or large-scale F&B operation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of sanitation regulations, dishwashing procedures, and kitchen equipment maintenance.
- Experience in inventory management, cost control, and budgeting.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products with the ability to learn new systems as needed.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The ability to lift, push, and pull a moderate amount of weight.
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
- Refined written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to comprehend budgets, operating statements, and payroll reports to assist in the financial management of the department.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. With more than 100,000 colleagues across 54 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be their best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests. As we continue to grow, we don’t lose sight of what’s most important— people. Hyatt is a company that was built by family. It’s a workplace where coworkers become friends. Every day we care for our guests. Care is at the heart of our business, and it’s this distinct guest experience that makes Hyatt one of the world’s best hospitality brands.
We care for the wellbeing of our colleagues, guests, owners, and communities and are committed to advancing a culture of opportunity for all. We believe that embedding DE&I in every part of our business is the manifestation of our purpose - to care for people so they can be their best. This means everyone with no exceptions. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected across our actions and behaviors, policies and procedures, workplace environment and culture. Our Change Start Here commitments outline key DE&I goals around (i) who we employ, develop, and advance, (ii) who we support, and (iii) who we buy from and work with.
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