Stewarding Lead

Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $19.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) Plan

Job Description

Legends Global is a premier partner to some of the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. As a leader in the live event and venue management industry, Legends Global provides an integrated solution of premium services to its partners through a white-label approach that ensures the partners remain at the forefront of their industries. The company operates an extensive network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting more than 20,000 events annually and entertaining approximately 165 million guests each year. This impressive breadth of operation is supported by Legends Global's expertise in feasibility and consulting, owner's representation, sales and partnerships, hospitality and merchandise, venue management, and content and booking of world-class live events and venues. By combining these components, Legends Global delivers exceptional value and operational excellence to its partners and guests.

Rooted in a culture that values respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action, Legends Global is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can be authentic, make a meaningful impact, and advance their career. The company emphasizes teamwork where every win is achieved collectively by a unified team. Working at Legends Global means being part of a dynamic environment that rewards dedication and shared success. The company promotes a supportive culture encouraging growth, learning, and innovation among its diverse workforce.

This opportunity is based at Well… by Durst, 151, a unique venue that blends wellness with a social and business environment. This constantly evolving space supports wellbeing and fuels endeavors by providing a world-class cuisine experience paired with flawless business services. It serves as a social hub for friends and colleagues as well as a quiet place for individual reflection, offering a balanced environment conducive to both personal and professional activities.

The Stewarding Lead role at Legends Global is a critical position within this fast-paced hospitality and event-driven setting. This role involves supporting the daily stewarding and back-of-house operations, primarily focusing on overseeing dishwashing and sanitation during events and regular dining services. The Stewarding Lead coordinates closely with culinary, catering, concessions, and premium services teams to ensure smooth operational flow, impeccable cleanliness, and strict adherence to health and safety regulations. This position requires a hands-on leader who actively participates in operational execution alongside mentoring and developing stewarding team members. Success in this role directly impacts the overall guest experience by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.

Working at Legends Global as a Stewarding Lead offers a unique chance to be part of a storied company known for operational excellence and innovation in the live event and venue management industry. It is a role that demands dedication, leadership, and a commitment to quality and safety standards, providing candidates with an exciting and rewarding career opportunity. The company values leadership qualities that combine operational efficiency with a passion for hospitality and teamwork, offering employees the resources and support needed to thrive. The position pays $19 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan, demonstrating Legends Global's commitment to employee welfare and professional development.

Job Requirements

2-4 years of stewarding, dishwashing, or kitchen operations experience preferably within a high-volume hospitality, stadium, arena, hotel, or convention center environment
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Experience supporting large-scale meetings and high-volume service operations
Basic computer skills including scheduling, inventory tracking, and reporting preferred
Strong knowledge of sanitation practices, food safety standards, and workplace safety procedures
Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with a diverse workforce
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing operational priorities
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Flexible availability including nights, weekends, holidays, and event days
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods including shifts lasting 8-10+ hours
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
Ability to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 150 pounds
Ability to perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and repetitive motions
Ability to work in hot kitchen environments, cold storage areas, and high-noise operational settings

Job Qualifications

2-4 years of stewarding, dishwashing, or kitchen operations experience, preferably within a high-volume hospitality, stadium, arena, hotel, or convention center environment
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Experience supporting large-scale meetings and high-volume service operations
Basic computer skills, including scheduling, inventory tracking, and reporting, preferred
Bilingual skills are a plus
Strong knowledge of sanitation practices, food safety standards, and workplace safety procedures
Ability to lead, motivate, and communicate effectively with a diverse workforce
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing operational priorities
Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and event days
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including shifts lasting 8-10+ hours
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
Ability to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 150 pounds
Ability to perform frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and repetitive motions
Ability to work in hot kitchen environments, cold storage areas, and high-noise operational settings

Job Duties

Supervise stewarding operations during daily operations, events, and special functions
Coordinate staffing assignments based on event schedules, Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), and projected business volumes
Ensure timely cleaning, resetting, and distribution of dishware, glassware, flatware, kitchen tools, and equipment
Support culinary and catering operations to maintain smooth back-of-house execution during peak service periods
Assist with post-event breakdown, cleaning, and operational reset activities
Maintain compliance with all health, sanitation, and workplace safety standards, including HACCP and local regulations
Monitor dishwashing systems, chemical usage, dilution ratios, and operating temperatures to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance
Ensure all kitchen, storage, stewarding, and waste areas remain clean, organized, and inspection-ready
Enforce proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices among team members
Assist with inventory management of stewarding supplies, cleaning chemicals, and operational equipment
Ensure proper storage and rotation of dishware, glassware, utensils, and service items
Report maintenance and repair needs for dish machines and stewarding equipment to leadership
Track breakage, loss, and supply usage to support cost control efforts
Support stewarding operations directly during high-volume periods, including dishwashing, transport, cleaning, and equipment movement
Collaborate with culinary, concessions, catering, and premium services teams to support operational needs
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership