Dishwasher Supervisor | RDG Venues

Stewarding Supervisor

The Stewarding Supervisor leads the organization, cleanliness, and overall efficiency of the dish area, ensuring proper handling and care of all service ware while minimizing breakage. In many kitchens, this position may also be referred to as a Dishwashing Supervisor or Kitchen Steward Supervisor, reflecting its critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and operationally ready workspace.

Blending hands-on execution with leadership, this role oversees training, workflow coordination, and cleanliness standards across the stewarding functionserving as the backbone of back-of-house operations and supporting a seamless guest experience.

Riviera Dining Group is redefining hospitality through elevated dining, vibrant nightlife, and immersive design. From the success of MILA in Miami Beach to the expansion of AVA, CASA NEOS, and CLAUDIE, RDG is building a collection of destinations that offer more than a meal they create unforgettable experiences.

Your Role

• Senior Dishwashers monitor and reduce plateware and dish breakage.
• Provide small-scale training on proper dishware handling and organization of dish areas.
• Stewards ensure the dish station and surrounding spaces are consistently clean, organized, and guest-ready.
• Serve as a dedicated point of accountability on the floor, assisting with workflow and supporting team members is important as a senior dishwasher
• Act as a liaison between FOH staff and dish staff to manage dish flow and prevent plateware breakage.
• Take ownership of dish pit operations overall, providing oversight and support for the dishwashing team.
• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and safety standards (DOH).
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to maintain seamless operations.
• Stewards identify opportunities to improve cleaning processes, efficiency, and dish handling procedures.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of dishware and kitchen cleaning supplies.
• Follow all company policies, standards, sanitation guidelines, and proper equipment usage.
• Dishwasher demonstrates strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and a performance-driven mindset.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a high-volume kitchen or hospitality environment, ideally in a role such as Stewarding Supervisor, Dishwashing Supervisor, or Kitchen Steward
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to oversee dish area operations effectively
• Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and operational excellence
• Ability to train and guide team members across stewarding or dishwashing functions
• 12 years of experience in a full-service or fine dining restaurant preferred
• Experience managing a dish pit or back-of-house cleaning operations is highly valued
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays