Chief Steward - JOEY Valley

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This range is provided by JOEY Restaurant Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Wage Scale

$25 - $30 per hour.

Actual offer within the listed range may vary based on work experience and other objective factors. The pay range for this position is subject to change and may be modified in the future, in compliance with applicable laws.

We are thrilled to bring JOEY Restaurants to San Jose, California! With our expansion, comes the opportunity to invite new talent to join our team. We are looking for high-performing, passionate individuals to join a remarkable team of culinary leaders and restaurateurs as we continue the JOEY legacy in our first location in San Jose.

The Chief Steward manages the stewarding team, supervises dishwashing, maintains sanitation standards, manages inventory of cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment, and supports overall kitchen and food and beverage operations. The role is fast-paced and demanding, but you stay ahead by being efficient and anticipating your team’s needs.

Duties

• Lead and supervise a team of 25-30 dishwashers in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Oversee the training of new dishwashing staff, ensuring they understand the company's standards and procedures and provide guidance on best practices for washing, handling, and storing dishware and equipment.
• Assign duties and monitor performance to ensure all tasks are completed on time.
• Address any performance issues or conflicts within the team promptly and professionally.
• Communicate effectively with the front-of-house and kitchen teams regarding dish availability and cleanliness.
• Report any issues with inventory, equipment, or staff performance to upper management.
• Monitor dishwashing operations to reduce bottlenecks and ensure smooth service flow in a high-volume kitchen.
• Inspect safety protocols and maintain a pristine work environment.
• Advocate a safe workplace through complying with company policies, standards, employee relations, and adherence to state laws.
• Foster a cohesive and collaborative team environment through exemplary leadership.
• Exude professionalism and genuine warmth and care towards fellow partners, vendors, business associates, etc.

• 1-3+ years culinary experience (If you have high potential but less experience, we still want to meet you!).
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.
• Possess a passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Successful employees at JOEY are genuine, warm, and caring.
• They value honesty and conduct themselves with integrity.
• They are comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• They are natural problem solvers with an insatiable desire to positively impact individual and team execution.
• They are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• They possess exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• They encourage healthy and supportive competition within their team.
• They exude confidence, humility, and respect.
• They take pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.
• Paid sick leave.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.