Overview

The Executive Steward plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and efficiency in all food and beverage operations within Allegiant Stadum and Oak View Group. This position oversees a large team of hourly part-time stewards, ensuring seamless back-of-house operations for all events, including NFL games, concerts, and special functions. As a key member of the stadium’s operations team, the Executive Steward is responsible for managing staffing, training, and compliance with health and safety regulations while driving operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This role pays an annual salary of $75,000 to $95,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for full-time roles: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).  

This position will remain open until August 7, 2026

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a large, part-time, union stewarding team, ensuring adequate staffing levels for all stadium events.
• Lead, train, and develop team members to maintain efficiency, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all kitchens, pantries, concession areas, and food service spaces meet cleanliness and sanitation standards before, during, and after events.
• Collaborate with culinary and concessions teams to support seamless event execution.
• Maintain and track all back-of-house equipment, ensuring proper use and preventive maintenance.
• Oversee inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and stewarding equipment.
• Enforce food safety protocols, including HACCP guidelines, OSHA regulations, and local health codes.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with all sanitation and safety standards.
• Train and educate staff on proper hygiene, equipment handling, and emergency procedures.
• Develop and execute stewarding plans for all stadium events, ensuring operational readiness.
• Work closely with event managers, catering teams, and third-party vendors to coordinate stewarding support.
• Respond promptly to operational challenges and proactively implement solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in stewarding, facilities management, or food service operations, preferably in a high-volume sports, entertainment, or hospitality environment.
• Proven ability to manage large, diverse teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong understanding of sanitation procedures, food safety regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, or large-scale event venues.
• Knowledge of inventory management and stewarding technology/software.

• This role may involve performing physical labor and operational tasks in outdoor environments, regardless of weather conditions. The position requires adaptability, endurance, and a commitment to safety while working in both high-heat and cold-weather settings.

• ServSafe Manager or equivalent certification.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on the events schedules and business needs.
• Required to possess or obtain a valid Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) Food Handler Safety Card, Tam Alcohol Awareness Card or equivalent certification, and non-gaming work permit (Sheriff’s Card).