Executive Steward

OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark is a premier hospitality destination located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District near downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This expansive property features over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a dynamic indoor waterpark, multiple dining options, and extensive meeting and event facilities spanning 30,000 square feet. OKANA Resort provides a unique blend of leisure, business, and event experiences, making it an exciting venue for both guests and hospitality professionals. The resort is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, a leading company in the hospitality industry with over 230 properties worldwide. Pyramid Global Hospitality is renowned for its commitment to a People First culture, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, growth, and employee development. Employees at Pyramid Global Hospitality benefit from comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, on-site wellness programs, employee discounts, and exclusive rates on hotel stays. The company also emphasizes ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, ensuring team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their roles and grow professionally within the organization.

The Executive Steward at OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark plays a critical leadership role within the food and beverage department. This position is responsible for overseeing all stewarding functions across a large-scale, multi-outlet operation that includes 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The Executive Steward ensures the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen and back-of-house areas, maintaining equipment and supply inventories, and providing support for banquet and event operations. This role leads a team of stewards, ensuring that culinary and food and beverage teams are fully supported to deliver an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, excellent leadership skills, and an unwavering commitment to safety and sanitation standards.

Key performance standards for this role include promoting a guest-first environment by maintaining pristine back-of-house areas, assisting in stewarding department budget management by monitoring chemical and supply costs, and leading and developing a motivated stewarding team. The Executive Steward must maintain compliance with health department regulations, OSHA standards, and sanitation laws while proactively identifying potential hazards. This role also involves managing business operations by optimizing staffing schedules, coordinating repairs and preventive maintenance, and collaborating with culinary and banquet leadership to support seamless event execution.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence the work environment positively by fostering a people-first culture, managing onboarding, training, scheduling, performance feedback, and recognition programs for the stewarding team. This position requires adaptability to work various shifts and meet the demands of a fast-paced hospitality setting, especially during peak events. Compensation for this role ranges between $75,000 and $85,000, reflecting the importance of the position within the resort's operations.