Lead Steward (FT) ("Encargado de Lavaplatos")

LOCATION

Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa
The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is a Polynesian-themed destination located on the shores of Mission Bay and mere steps from San Diego's famous Pacific Beach. The resort features 310 rooms and suites, lush tropical gardens, and award-winning dining at Oceana Coastal Kitchen.

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY
The Lead Steward ("Encangardo de Lavaplatos") ensures that all chinaware, glassware, flatware, and hollowware are well and timely by gathering equipment from the Stewarding Department. Provides the highest level of professionalism and gracious service to our guests and internal clients. Assists the stewarding personnel in adhering to the hotel's standards of cleanliness and quality.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: Earn up to $24.44 ( $22.15**  + an avg. of $2.29/hr via 3% outlets’ revenue kitchen appreciation bonus!) Varies per business levels paycheck to paycheck. 
• Up to $1000 Referral Bonus, after being hired, for each referral you make that is hired at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Projects professionalism and courtesy to our guests and associates.
• Serves as a leader for employees while fostering teamwork, high employee morale, motivation and open communication.
• Ensures the kitchens and their related equipment and areas are maintained at the highest possible level of cleanliness and sanitation as prescribed by the Health Department as well as the hotel standards.
• Coaches and directs employees to achieve department goals.
• Liaises with other operating departments to guarantee quality of services rendered.
• Liaises with kitchen and ensures proper techniques are used in the distribution of prepared food for events, including transportation of food and equipment to Evans Garage.
• Assist with safety and emergency procedures.
• Undertakes other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager and/or Director of Food & Beverage.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3-12 months of relevant experience and/or training. If no educational background, at least 1 year.
• Previous similar position in a hotel, or similar business entity preferred.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Current industry certifications required: Food Handlers Certification & RBS Certification
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.
• The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq.

**The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience.