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Executive Steward
Req ID: EXECU009204
Category: Facility Services
Brand: Restaurant Associates
Employment Status: Salary
Starting Rate: $.00 CAD
Location: 1545 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Category: Facility Services
Brand: Restaurant Associates
Employment Status: Salary
Starting Rate: $.00 CAD
Location: 1545 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Posting Date: 2026-10-14T09:00:11.317Z
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Who Are We?
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Why work with Restaurant Associates? Imagine joining a team that’s at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world’s best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It’s a winning combination. Join us.
The Lazy Gourmet is seeking an experienced, proactive Chief Steward to oversee kitchen sanitation, smallwares logistics, and facility maintenance for Vancouver’s premier catering venue. Managing a dedicated dishwashing team across our 30,000 sq. ft. facility, you will ensure our facility operates at peak cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and lead a high-performing team of dishwashers and kitchen stewards.
- Smallwares & Asset Inventory: Manage physical inventory, organization, and loss-control procedures for all kitchen equipment, service wares, and off-site catering crates.
- Sanitation & Facility Standards: Direct deep-cleaning schedules, day-to-day facility cleanliness, waste sorting/composting, and chemical handling under WHMIS and VCH standards.
- Maintenance & Vendor Oversight: Manage the facility Preventative Maintenance (PM) program, dish machine servicing, and pest control programs.
- Catering Logistics: Coordinate equipment packing, breakdown, and wash-down routines to support large-scale off-premise event execution.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of stewarding leadership experience in high-volume catering, hotels, or banquet facilities.
- Strong knowledge of Vancouver Coastal Health safety standards, WHMIS, and chemical safety protocols.
- Experience managing labor schedules, physical inventory counts, and PM programs.
- Strong organizational skills with a hands-on, solution-oriented leadership style.
What’s in it for you?
- Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
- The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
- Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
- Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
- A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
- We are as diverse as our guests. We are as diverse as the people and communities we serve, and we know that’s one of our greatest strengths. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to grow, with fair opportunities for all. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) create space for connection, deepen cultural awareness, and build appreciation of diverse perspectives across our teams – strengthening our culture and helping people feel a true sense of belonging.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact ukg.recruitment@compass-canada.com for further information.
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