Oak View Group

Executive Steward | Full-Time | Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $65,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader specializing in the development, management, and premium hospitality services tailored for the live event industry. Renowned for delivering a comprehensive 360-degree solution set, OVG manages an impressive collection of world-class venues comprising arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and various cultural institutions worldwide. They stand at the forefront of the industry, partnering with some of the most influential and highly attended live event locations on the planet, ensuring exceptional experiences for attendees and clients alike.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Five or more years experience in a full-service restaurant, events venue or similar field
  • One year of experience leading a team of employees or demonstrated increased responsibility in a similar role
  • Basic computer skills including typing and Windows experience
  • Excellent communication and active listening skills
  • Ability to develop staff through training, evaluation, motivation and coaching
  • Ability to delegate responsibility effectively
  • Self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment
  • Flexible schedule availability including mornings, nights, weekends and shifts over 8 hours
  • Ability to lift, push and/or pull over 50 pounds without assistance

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Five or more years experience in a full-service restaurant, events venue or similar field
  • One year of experience leading a team or demonstrated increased responsibility in a similar role
  • Computer skills including basic typing ability and basic experience with Windows
  • Excellent communication skills and active listening skills
  • Ability to develop results-oriented staff through training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling
  • Ability to distribute responsibility to others effectively
  • Ability to be self-directed in a team environment
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends and shifts exceeding 8 hours
  • Ability to lift, push and/or pull 50 pounds or more without assistance

Job Duties

  • Interviewing, hiring, coaching, supervising, directing, developing and mentoring staff of kitchen stewarding employees and dish-room operations
  • Supervises all breakdown and end of shift activities, overseeing daily productivity through the end of shift
  • Provides leadership and support to the entire stewarding staff including catering stewards and kitchen stewards
  • Provides employee relations support and maintains consistent daily communication with executive and sous chefs
  • Provides daily direction and leadership to kitchen stewards through communication, shift meetings, and maintaining organized communication
  • Ensures the dish room is clean and organized
  • Assists with organization and putting equipment away
  • Maintains a positive and compliant employee relations climate
  • Rapidly solves problems
  • Immediately notifies management of any escalated employee situations or safety concerns
  • Delivers employee discipline as directed by the executive chef
  • Assists with moving equipment from the event floor to the dish room as required
  • Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety and employment regulations by communicating and reinforcing standards to staff
  • Assists with kitchen duties such as prepping for events, firing food for events and plate up
  • Uses knives safely and accurately while assisting in the kitchen
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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