Department Summary
The Luskin Conference Center (LCC) is a 300,000-square-foot, 7-story property on the UCLA campus. The LCC is comprised of 254 guest rooms, approximately 25,000 square feet of meeting space, a 160-seat restaurant, a fitness center, and a business center. The LCC is an academic meeting and conference destination supporting UCLA's education and research mission. The Luskin Conference Center is a no-tipping environment.
Position Summary
The Executive Steward is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, implementation, and organization of cleaning and sanitation efforts for Plateia restaurant, Luskin Banquets, and UCLA Catering. Operating areas include but are not limited to kitchens, walk-ins, hallways, server stations, satellite kitchens, hotel break hubs, Luskin loading dock, Luskin Banquets and UCLA Caterings events, and Plateia restaurant dining room. Daily operational duties include conducting random and consistent spot checks to state health department and UCLA standard operating procedures, developing, updating, and implementing departmental policies, reporting issues to the executive chef and hotel manager, and manage dish rooms, cleaning schedules, and employee schedules. They will reconcile inventory for non-food items on a monthly basis and represent Luskin at safety meetings. The executive steward is responsible for the onboarding, training, and supervision of multiple supervisors and stewards (FTE, per diem, and limited appointments). They must also assist with serving customers, food preparation, cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
- 3+ years Experience working in an executive steward role in a high-volume restaurant, catering, or hotel food and beverage operation (Required)
- 2+ years Experience working in a large-scale food and beverage operation with product and equipment storage (Required)
- 2+ years Experience working in a hotel food and beverage management role (Preferred)
- Ability to effectively manage, direct, and motivate team members to obtain the highest possible level of customer service and client satisfaction (Required)
- Proficient skill using standard business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite), food service applications and software, and hospitality sales software (Required)
- Knowledge of the rules and procedures of sanitation and safety as they apply to production, storage, and service within a food establishment (Required)
- Ability to read, understand, and speak English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties (Required)
- Ability to engage with diverse populations in a respectful and culturally responsive manner (Required)
- Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team (Required)
- Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations necessary to use commercial cleaning products safely (Required)
- Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods (Required)
- Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures for both personal and public safety (Required)
- Excellent organizational and time management skills skills to plan daily work schedules (Required)
- Knowledge of commercial kitchen cleaning methods, materials, and equipment (Required)
- Ability to operate a commercial dishwasher (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
- Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
- Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
- Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
- Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when business needs dictate (Required)
- Drive University vehicles, such as electric carts and trucks (Required)
Schedule
Variable
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
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