The Dinex Group, a successful restaurant operation owned by Chef Daniel Boulud is seeking an experienced Head Steward for Le Pavillon located in the heart of midtown, across from Grand Central Terminal. 

The Head Steward is responsible for the supervision and execution of the activities of the stewarding team; ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of the kitchen and surrounding work areas, dining room, locker rooms, restrooms, public areas and sidewalk; operating the dishwasher and cleaning all soiled china, glassware, flatware and kitchen pots, pans and small wares. This role is a full-time salary position.

Essential Duties:

• Participate in our program of regularly scheduled preventative maintenance as determined by Executive Chef or General Manager
• Report to station at scheduled time with required supplies to complete the scheduled shift
• Follow directions and warning labels properly that have been printed on the cleaning supplies
• Must be able to communicate clearly with his/her managers and teammates
• Keep his/her work area production to the level required by the Chef (Executive)
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment throughout the shift in accordance with Health Department and restaurant standards
• Recognize and report maintenance problems with kitchen equipment to managers
• Supervise stewarding team

Before finishing a scheduled shift, assist neighboring stations to complete remaining primary goals in order to disperse workloads equally.

Competencies & Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a restaurants/hotel environment
• Knowledge of basic repair and maintenance
• Ability to read - invoices, receiving supplies, produces, including directions and warning labels
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality
• Actively practice food safety procedures
• Ability to lead a crew of coworkers, manage tasks, direct others to complete tasks with a professional demeanor
• Organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to lift large items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time