Lead Steward

The Lead Steward oversees and coordinates a variety of important back-of-house food & beverage functions, including dishwashing, deep cleaning the kitchen and equipment, and executing other miscellaneous duties. This position is responsible for leading the dishroom team, assigning daily tasks, and ensuring productivity and operational standards are met. The Lead Steward ensures a safe and sanitary work environment, oversees food and beverage supplies and inventory, and supports cost-control efforts through waste reduction and proper chemical usage.

This role works closely with culinary, café, and management teams to maintain efficient operations and high guest service standards. The Lead Steward is expected to have extensive knowledge of proper use and cleaning techniques for equipment such as (but not limited to) steamers, ovens, mixers, grills, and dishwashing equipment.

COMPENSATION:
The Hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to $21.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

For more information about Aramark benefits,  Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

• Support kitchen and café operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Assist with inventory management, receiving, storage, and replenishment of food, beverage, and operational supplies for both FOH and BOH departments.
• Monitor inventory levels and submit orders.
• Receive and properly store deliveries, ensuring all products meet quality and food safety standards.
• Maintain storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition.
• Supervise daily dish room operations to ensure dishes, cookware, utensils, and service ware are cleaned, sanitized, and returned to service in a timely manner.
• Train and direct dish room team members on proper cleaning procedures, safety standards, and workflow expectations.
• Operate and oversee dishwashing equipment, ensuring machines are properly maintained, cleaned, and functioning efficiently.
• Ensure all food safety regulations, HACCP requirements, and company sanitation standards are consistently followed.
• Complete and maintain required food safety, sanitation, and temperature logs.
• Coordinate the availability and distribution of clean service ware and kitchen equipment to support daily operations and catering events.
• Assist with stocking and replenishment of café, catering, and concession locations as needed.
• Maintain positive and professional communication with culinary, catering, and front-of-house teams.
• Identify operational, sanitation, or safety concerns and communicate them promptly to management.
• Support opening and closing procedures and assist with operational projects as assigned.
• Follow all company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, sanitation, and emergency preparedness.
• Report to work on time, in proper uniform, and maintain professional standards of conduct.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Previous experience supervising or leading a dishroom or stewarding team in a high-volume food service environment.

Strong organizational, time management, and task delegation skills.

Experience collaborating with culinary and café leadership on ordering, inventory control, and supply…