Lead Steward

Job Description

The Lead Steward oversees and coordinates a variety of important back-of-house food & beverage functions, including dishwashing, deep cleaning the kitchen and equipment, and executing other miscellaneous duties. This position is responsible for leading the dishroom team, assigning daily tasks, and ensuring productivity and operational standards are met. The Lead Steward ensures a safe and sanitary work environment, oversees food and beverage supplies and inventory, and supports cost-control efforts through waste reduction and proper chemical usage. This role works closely with culinary, café, and management teams to maintain efficient operations and high guest service standards. The Lead Steward is expected to have extensive knowledge of proper use and cleaning techniques for equipment such as (but not limited to) steamers, ovens, mixers, grills, and dishwashing equipment.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to $21.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Support kitchen and café operations by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Assist with inventory management, receiving, storage, and replenishment of food, beverage, and operational supplies for both FOH and BOH departments.
• Monitor inventory levels and submit orders.
• Receive and properly store deliveries, ensuring all products meet quality and food safety standards.
• Maintain storerooms, refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition.
• Supervise daily dish room operations to ensure dishes, cookware, utensils, and service ware are cleaned, sanitized, and returned to service in a timely manner.
• Train and direct dish room team members on proper cleaning procedures, safety standards, and workflow expectations.
• Operate and oversee dishwashing equipment, ensuring machines are properly maintained, cleaned, and functioning efficiently.
• Ensure all food safety regulations, HACCP requirements, and company sanitation standards are consistently followed.
• Complete and maintain required food safety, sanitation, and temperature logs.
• Coordinate the availability and distribution of clean service ware and kitchen equipment to support daily operations and catering events.
• Assist with stocking and replenishment of café, catering, and concession locations as needed.
• Maintain positive and professional communication with culinary, catering, and front-of-house teams.
• Identify operational, sanitation, or safety concerns and communicate them promptly to management.
• Support opening and closing procedures and assist with operational projects as assigned.
• Follow all company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, sanitation, and emergency preparedness.
• Report to work on time, in proper uniform, and maintain professional standards of conduct.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. 

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising or leading a dishroom or stewarding team in a high-volume food service environment.

• Strong organizational, time management, and task delegation skills.

• Experience collaborating with culinary and café leadership on ordering, inventory control, and supply management.

• Knowledge of cost-control practices, including waste reduction, chemical usage monitoring, and inventory management.

• Ability to collaborate with Back of House (BOH) and Front of House (FOH) management to maintain operational efficiency, sanitation standards, and guest service expectations.

   

   

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE). 

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .