POSITION OVERVIEW
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 function—serving as the backbone of back-of-house operations and supporting a seamless guest experience.
WHO ARE WE?
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
- POSITION OVERVIEW
- The Stewarding Supervisor serves as the primary steward of organization and accountability within the dish area, ensuring the proper handling and care of all service ware, minimizing breakage, and maintaining an exceptionally clean and operationally ready workspace. This role blends hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities, including training, workflow coordination, and the reinforcement of cleanliness standards that support seamless kitchen operations and an elevated guest experience.
- WHO ARE WE?
- 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
- Monitor and reduce plateware and dish breakage.
- Provide small-scale training on proper dishware handling and organization of dish areas.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrate 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
- 1–2 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
Skills Required
- Proven experience in a high-volume kitchen or hospitality environment
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and operational excellence
- Ability to train and guide team members
- 1-2 years of experience in a full-service or fine dining restaurant
- Experience managing a dish pit or back-of-house cleaning operations
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
What We Do
Luxury Hospitality Group @milagroup_miami @avamediterraegean @mm_membersclub @milaomakase @casa_neos @claudierestaurant Great Place To Work Certified RDG Overview: MILA restaurant (part of RDG) opened in Miami Beach, FL, in January 2020. MILA is a restaurant, rooftop lounge, and mixology bar aiming to transport guests on a culinary journey of flavorful MediterrAsian cuisine. Balancing genuine hospitality, fine dining, and refined nightlife, MILA has quickly established itself as the go-to destination in the upscale Miami social scene. D R E A M I T MILA has grown above and beyond our expectations in its first two years despite facing significant pandemic-related restrictions, and ranked #5 of The Restaurant Business Top 100 ranking. Following the success of the original restaurant, RDG plans to expand to new concepts and locations, focusing initially on the Florida market. It has shown the quickest development rates and is anticipating some of the best economic growth worldwide. B U I L D I T Through its elevated brand portfolio, and its exclusive membership, RDG aims to create a full network of venues and experiences offering a unique lifestyle to its guests and members in Florida and to become one of the leaders of the luxury restaurant industry in the U.S. G R O W I T RDG is now actively exploring other national markets such as New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, as well as further afield in London, Dubai and Mexico City for potential expansion opportunities.
