The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in two distinct culinary experiences: a bold prix fixe menu in the dining room and an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room. An extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions. Our service is characterized by warmth and approachability, with an unwavering commitment to excellence and a focus on creating unique experiences for guests. With its serene atmosphere and modern aesthetic, the restaurant’s design by the New York-based architecture firm Bentel & Bentel offers a welcome escape from the bustling Midtown neighborhood it calls home.

Who you are:

The Stewarding Manager will drive best practices for leading the stewarding team to excellent and efficient operations regarding housekeeping, dish, and internal repairs and maintenance jobs. This position assists in ensuring all general maintenance, stewarding, and equipment maintenance projects are fulfilled. This position tasks the team with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment for all employees and operations. This position assists in communicating and tracking necessary and preventative cleaning and maintenance needs and supports diverse operations. This position must exemplify Enlightened Hospitality in all interactions with our staff, guests, vendors, and the community.

What you’ll do:

• Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth.
• Manage all facilities needs of The Modern and the Cafes at MoMA
• Monitor the operation and use of all equipment and systems
• Ensure facilities are in code and regulatory compliance with local agencies
• Oversee general cleanliness of the back of the house food and beverage areas, ensuring a clean, neat, and organized work area
• Support with setting up vendors and contractors during site visits and coordinating with museum operations and security.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, inventory, and requisition procedures and daily cleaning/maintenance procedures including kitchen and dining room cleaning and sanitizing
• Ensure that the porter teams are trained, equipped, and engaged
• Communicate with operations staff for in-house maintenance issues and communicate with contracted service and repair companies for equipment repairs
• Maintain positive working relationships with kitchen and dining room leaders and line staff throughout service periods
• Provide on-site support for internal operators or external vendors as needed. This may include off-hours visits or communications
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success

What we need from you:

• 2-3 years of Stewarding or Facilities Management experience
• Prior experience in mechanical maintenance is a plus
• Ability to perform light maintenance repairs
• Computer knowledge/ Microsoft Office
• Diplomatic communication skills with a high level of integrity
• Prior management experience a plus. Must excel at all points of management: Planning, Organizing, Directing, and Controlling.
• Proficient knowledge of systems and processes in operations
• Ability to lead and empower a team
• Ability to demonstrate discretion and leadership in complex employee relations matters
• Proficiency in English and Spanish

What you’ll get from us:

• Annual salary of $70,000, plus bonus potential* 
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
• Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing
• Exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services
• Annual dining credit and 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants
• Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future
• Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund

*The above represents the expected salary for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

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