Chief Steward - Barbuto

BARBUTO is Jonathan Waxman's famous restaurant located in the West Village of New York City. The work environment is friendly, familial, and we are looking for a motivated Chief Steward to join our team.

SUMMARY:  Working with the Chef and Sous Chefs, and overseeing the Dishwasher department, the Steward is responsible for general cleanliness of the restaurant as well as maintaining equipment and the functionality of the facility. The Steward orders product for the kitchen (food, supplies and chemicals), and organizes and stores deliveries. The Steward may also be asked to do basic food preparation work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-        Be a leader in the restaurant and a resource for answers

-        Supervise porters to complete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. Assist as necessary.

-        Place daily orders according to Order Sheet or direction from Chef and/or Sous Chefs.

-        Organize and store deliveries making sure invoices are correct, prices are as expected, and quantities are what was ordered. All product must be well organized and stored at correct temperatures.

-        Ensure trash area is kept clean, trash is put out and bins returned. Bins cleaned accordingly to schedule.

-        Maintain organization and cleanliness of walk-ins and prep-kitchen fridges and freezers

-        Supervise preventative maintenance of kitchen equipment and facility.  Call vendors as needed to perform service

-        Ensure porters and dish station operate according to DoH codes.

-        Maintain a clean work environment at all times

-        Know the proper method for using the dishwashing machine

-        Offer suggestions for improvement to management

-        Train new staff, especially dishwashers, as needed

-        Ask for help when needed

Barbuto is an equal opportunity employer.