Executive Steward Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for executive steward, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and support to all kitchen Chefs and Sous Chefs and staff ensuring kitchens are operating at optimal levels.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong working knowledge of Hazardous Communications, Sanitation, and Food Safety regulations and guidelines
• Prior experience working in a union environment preferred
• Creation, implementation, and maintenance of all deep cleaning schedules
• Directs the inspection of all restaurant kitchen areas
• Manages the departmental performance, and the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of departmental policies and procedures
• Notify Executive Steward of any tasks not completed on assigned time frame
• Schedule and manage the stewards and hourly staff in the department
• Ensure the neatness, cleanliness and order of all kitchens, back of the house areas, storage areas, Stewarding Department machinery, compactor room, carts and tables through constant monitoring and vigorous cleaning schedule

I am excited to be applying for the position of executive steward. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for the kitchen, banquets and all outlets clean tools, plates, china, glass, & silverware daily.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Communicating variances from established standards to Food & Beverage Director
• Assuring all employee files are in order as described in Property Guidelines
• Enforcing all appearance and uniform guidelines
• Enforcing all regulatory, internal controls, policies and procedures
• Plan, organize, direct and control the work of employees in the Stewarding Department
• Work closely with the Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverage, Banquet Chef, Banquet Manager, and Food & Beverage Outlet Managers to coordinate adequate supply and storage of china, silver, glass and other equipment used in service
• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the Stewarding Department
• Ensures that work areas and pieces of equipment are hygienically clean and in order and that supplies are on hand with proper control, to ensure efficient service

I would like to submit my application for the executive steward opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for high quality, detailed business steward service including cleaning and turnover of guest rooms and other equipment on the train.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Check supply levels in storage closets
• Accommodate requests for additional wares expediently and courteously
• Ensures cleanliness standards meet established guidelines in all Food & Beverage outlet kitchens
• Training and development of the stewarding members with emphasis on team leads, proper sanitation, storage of chemicals and best practices/cleaning methods
• In conjunction with other leaders, the Assistant Executive Steward will ensure the back of house spaces are maintained and in optimum condition daily
• Strives to advance knowledge, skills and abilities and consistently shares same with others
• Ensures that Company facilities comply with OSHA and other state and federal standards through facility inspection
• Ensures that units have effective “on-going” safety awareness programs to promote a safe work environment

In response to your job posting for executive steward, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to kitchen department related to equipment preparation.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Conducts “Safety” inspections of local facilities for hazards walk-through visits
• Maintains OSHA recordkeeping
• Monitors and reports on workers’ compensation claim trends and develop strategies that address injury management
• Ensures the activities associated with the successful return to work of injured workers are coordinated and implemented to minimize absence from work
• Managing all aspects of steward operations in all outlets
• Proper scheduling to ensure a clean, safe and healthy working environment
• All labor and inventory control costs
• Controlling company assets

I am excited to be applying for the position of executive steward. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for direction to the Kitchen helpers, including Chef de Parties, Commis, Cooks, Kitchen Attendants and Stewards.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Approve requisitions related to all cleaning supplies and equipment and monitor supply requisitions to ensure costs are kept to a minimum without losing quality and usage of materials
• Maintain inventory and record keeping for all dinnerware, flatware and glassware, order china, glass and silver
• Ensure all health regulations are maintained
• Maintain basic knowledge of the operation, cleaning and maintenance of various dishwashing machines
• Understand the use of proper chemicals on property
• Maintain sanitation and inspection records
• Maintain and update Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Maintain par levels of plate ware, glassware, small wares and related items