Chief Steward
Luxury Resort | Montana, USA

Compensation

• Base Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 / year
• Housing Allowance: $1,000 / month
• Relocation Assistance: $3,000

Leads a team of Stewards in a hands-on capacity, coordinating back-of-house kitchen operations to support the culinary team in delivering outstanding service. Balances stewarding functions — cleanliness, chemical safety, inventory — with people management, reporting to the Executive and Sous Chef.

Key Deliverables

• Back-of-house operations — oversee cleanliness, sanitation, and chemical usage/safety compliance across all functions and outlets
• Inventory & cost control — manage raw material stock, plateware/glassware/silverware inventory, and back-of-house supply ordering
• Equipment & safety compliance — inspect equipment and work areas against health and safety standards
• Team leadership — supervise, train, schedule, and motivate the stewarding team; recruit and onboard seasonal and international interns in coordination with HR
• Cross-functional coordination — liaise with the Executive/Sous Chef and Front-of-House leadership on planning, VIPs, and daily priorities
• Service quality — respond to guest feedback and uphold service standards within the department

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar management-level stewarding role
• Dual-skilled as both manager and hands-on steward
• Familiarity with large hotel/resort operations
• Working knowledge of chemicals, safety data sheets, and health department regulations
• Experience managing a profit center — stock, cost pricing, ordering
• Food Handler's Certification required

Client identity withheld pending mutual candidate interest. Full benefits (medical/dental/vision, PTO, and travel benefits) shared upon progression.