Human Resources:

• Hire, coach, counsel and conduct performance evaluations of staff.
• Develop, train and mentor staff and act as a resource to them, ensure “Train to Success” program is utilized and implemented with each new hire. 
• Responsible for recommending or conducting disciplinary action, including termination of Stewarding team as necessary according to HR company standards.
• Develop necessary training programs for Stewarding associates. 
• Monitor staffing levels to minimize cost and increase productivity. Recommend staffing needs according to business levels.
• Create weekly labor schedules for warewashers and stewards maintaining labor costs and budgets
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings

Stewarding:

• Implement, maintain and monitor department SOP’s and develop new as needed. 
• Opening and closing (when necessary) of the BOH.
• Responsible for the organization, cleaning, sanitation standards and consistent maintenance of all back of house areas including kitchen, cafeteria, satellite pantries, storage areas, associate locker rooms, basement and parking lot.
• Coordination and ordering off-site equipment as necessary, following proper purchasing standards.
• Requisitioning BOH and FOH Equipment for events at Tappan Hill and LIFE; work closely with event managers and chefs to ensure standards are being followed pre, during and post event.
• Responsible for Vessels and decor: maintenance, inventories and purchase orders for Tappan Hill, LIFE, and Off-premises.
• Responsible for Big 4 and table top equipment: maintenance, inventories and purchase orders for Tappan Hill and LIFE.
• Overseeing and implementing proper receiving and distributing procedures for kitchen equipment, Big 4, table top, vessels, and décor.
• Responsible for direct operating costs for waste removal/recycling, Big 4, cleaning, paper supplies and back of house linen.
• Manage efficient flow of activity in the kitchen during production and during events.
• Participate in and manage inventory of paper and cleaning supplies. 

Repairs/Maintenance:

• Responsible for managing all kitchen equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Scheduled weekly, monthly, and annual calendars of routine repair and maintenance needs.
• Written maintenance request work orders for all BOH repairs.
• Accurate organized maintenance logs for all kitchen equipment, machines, and refrigeration.
• Responsible for outside service contracts/contacts kitchen equipment, Ansel inspection, fire extinguishers, grease traps, etc.
• Organization and inventory control of kitchen equipment manuals and spare parts.
• Responsible for the direct costs of repairs and maintenance of BOH areas and equipment for Tappan Hill and LIFE. Establishing preventative measure, efficiency, and needed training.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure proper Kitchen sanitation is maintained according to company and health standards.
• Maintain adequate first aid supplies in all BOH areas.
• Implement and maintain NY State and Westchester County Department of Health requirements and ordinances.
• Administer/follow up on all internal and external Health and Safety inspections including documented action plans.
• Create, update and maintain full MSDS book. Conduct training as necessary.

General Responsibilities:

• Travel as necessary to different locations on and off-prem. 
• Perform all reasonable requests by the management team.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.

• 3-4 years experience managing a Stewarding Department or equivalent in similar business.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment. 
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certification or related food safety training knowledge preferred. 
• Technical knowledge with the ability to operate, repair, and maintain BOH equipment.
• Strong attention to detail to insure that company standards of quality are maintained.
• Ability to effectively problem solve.
• Knowledge of Excel and Word is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff in both English and Spanish languages. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates, management, clients and vendors if necessary. 
• Able to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels.

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off