Lead Steward - Seasonal

Stampede Park
Calgary Exhibition & Stampede
PO BOX 1060
CALGARY, AB , CAN

The Calgary Stampede is a not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes our western heritage, cultures and community spirit with a vision to create a world-class, year-round gathering place for the community. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, the Stampede is one of the most respected volunteer-based organizations in the world governed by a Board of Directors with over2,500 passionate volunteers and 1,200 year-round employees.

As an organization that exists for the benefit of the community, inclusion and equity are woven into our core values of western hospitality, pride of place, integrity and commitment to the community. The world-class, year-round gathering place we have built for the community also welcomes visitors from around the world and those who are new to the local community. We know that blending diverse cultures with our long-standing traditions makes community spirit thrive.

The Lead Steward(s) is responsible to assist the Chief Steward & Stewarding Supervisor in the overall operation of the stewarding department and its team members. This is to include, but is not limited to, the safe operations of all kitchen assets, consumables, chemicals, and perishables within BMO Center and all other kitchens and service areas across Stampede Park for the Client and Event Services Division.

The individual will need to coordinate with the Chief Steward / Stewarding Supervisor to manage team members effectively throughout venues and assist in training of new hires, while also ensuring both Calgary Stampede and AHS standards are being met and exceeded (AHS regulatory standards, HACCP, WHMIS). The Stewarding Lead(s) will need to provide supervision and guidance to the CS Stewarding team members and 3rd party contractors in the absence of the Chief Steward and Stewarding Supervisor.

The Steward Lead(s) will also need to provide support and guidance to CS Steward team members during events to assist in the smooth operations of functions across CS.

The successful candidate will need to communicate and work closely with internal stakeholders while also motivating the stewarding team to have close working relationships with several departments Park wide. The lead steward will need to conduct ongoing training and follow up sessions in conjunction with the Stewarding Supervisor related to health and safety procedures, overseeing inventory management, and collaborating with key stakeholders in planning and executing events under the guidance of Catering and Culinary Teams.

The lead steward will need to be an active member of the team providing support and assistance to the stewarding team when needed to ensure all company assets are cleaned, sanitized, and restocked in order to provide an efficient operation for culinary and event teams.

These positions are seasonal positions that will be starting in March and ending in late August.

These positions will require the successful candidates to work flexible hours throughout the week and on weekends.

We are hiring for multiple positions under this requisition.

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the highest quality of cleanliness and organization in all food service areas as well as with service equipment. Assist in the supervision and direction of stewarding team, maintain the sanitation of kitchen equipment and service areas, & ensure event equipment needs are met.
• Assist the Chief Steward in performance appraisal and management, training, and monitoring teams daily duties & long-term projects are completed. Support and assist stewarding with a hands-on approach to ensure areas are maintained and support service gaps where needed. Lead the stewarding team for various shifts.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with all stakeholders in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• Equipment Inventory and Product Receiving - Under direction from the Chief Steward to ensure stewards are responsible for maintaining operating equipment such as china, glassware, flatware, hollow ware. Provide…