Assistant Stewarding Manager

The Assistant Stewarding Manager with F&B 575 at Aman New York will oversee the back-of-house operations, ensuring the cleanliness, maintenance, and efficient functioning of our kitchen facilities. As the Assistant Stewarding Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of stewards and dishwashers, as well as maintaining inventory and equipment related to kitchen operations. This position has an annual salary of $75,000. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Team Management: • Recruit, train, and supervise a team of stewards and dishwashers. • Set performance standards, conduct regular evaluations, and provide guidance to improve team efficiency. Inventory and Equipment: • Maintain an organized inventory of kitchen supplies, chemicals, and equipment. • Coordinate with purchasing to ensure a consistent and adequate supply of cleaning materials. • Perform regular inspections to identify equipment maintenance needs and coordinate repairs. • Maintain an organized inventory of non-exempt uniforms and issue them as needed. Sanitation and Cleanliness: • Ensure all kitchen and back-of-house areas are kept clean and in compliance with sanitation standards. • Develop and enforce cleaning schedules and procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. • Ensure all sinks are maintained with adequate supply of detergent and sanitizer. • Check that all sanitizer buckets in use by staff are within the 200-400ppm range and changed every 4 hours. • Ensure cleaning of all walk-in refrigerator, freezer fans, and all kitchen hoods. Cost Control: • Monitor and control operating expenses related to stewarding and kitchen cleaning. • Implement cost-saving measures and waste reduction strategies. Compliance and Safety: • Uphold health and safety regulations and industry standards in the stewarding department. • Conduct regular training sessions on safety and sanitation practices for stewards. • Dishwasher logs are up to date and provide action plan if dishwasher is reading below temperature. • Maintain pest control records. • Maintain Health and Food Safety Binder for DOH and Diversey Inspections. • Maintain all other standards as directed by Director of F&B and Director of Back of House. Communication: • Collaborate with various departments, including the kitchen, to ensure seamless operations. • Maintain effective communication with management, reporting on department performance and any issues. Qualifications: • Proven experience as an Assistant Stewarding Manager or a similar role in a hospitality or food service environment in luxury hotel. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or a related field preferred. • 3+ years of relevant experience in stewarding or back-of-house operations. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Knowledge of kitchen equipment and chemicals used for cleaning. • Familiarity with safety and sanitation regulations of NYC DOH • Excellent organizational and time management abilities. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English. Multilingual is a plus. • Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment. • Excellent people skills and the ability to work under pressure and with various stakeholders. • Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies. • Ability to carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.; standing, bending and lifting will be required. • Flexibility to work in shifts, including holidays and weekends. More detail about Arva at Aman New York by F&B 575 part of Aman New York, please visit