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Assistant Executive Steward| McCormick Place Convention Center Jobs in Chicago, IL at Oak View Group
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Overview:
The Assistant Executive Steward, under the supervision of the Executive Steward, assists the direction of the stewarding staff consisting of Stewards and Dishwashers. The Assistant Executive Steward is responsible for overseeing food distribution, all back of house areas being set and ready prior to events. The Assistant Executive Steward will assist in pulling and staging all equipment prior to set-up, during the event and during clean-up. All catering equipment will be maintained, stored and inventoried. Assist in other areas of Kitchen, catering, concession, retail and event spaces as required. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.
This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction and strong management and independent decision-making skills are required.
This role will pay a salary of $60,000 to $68,000.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
Responsibilities:
Oversight of dishwashing areas, utensils and equipment and place in their proper storage areas.
Directing stewarding staff to catering staff with buffet sets and break down as needed.
Reporting equipment damage and/or repairs to manager.
Assist in keeping dock areas clean and organized.
Deliver food to function area as assigned.
Sort and remove trash, compost and clean after usage.
Sweep and/or scrub all floors in the back of house area.
Clean up spills and/or breakage on the event floor.
Maintains a positive and compliant employee relations climate.
Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety and employment regulations by clearly communicating standards and procedures to all staff.
Maintain a clean and organized back of house areas for the food and beverage operations.
Qualifications:
2-4 years experience working in a kitchen, building maintenance, or banquet facility preferred.
Ability to positively communicate and create a productive work climate with other co-workers & managers
Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing event environment.
Ability to be self-directed on tasks as well as work with a team.
Ability to work a flexible event based schedule including nights, weekends and long hours.
Union experience preferred.
Title: Assistant Executive Steward| McCormick Place Convention Center
Company: Oak View Group
Location: Chicago, IL
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