A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of personnel in steward's department aboard passenger vessel. Respnsibilities include:

• Supervises workers engaged in housekeeping and meal serving.
• Arranges space for shipboard recreation activities.
• Inspects passenger areas for cleanliness.
• Observes services rendered by steward personnel for conformance to company standards.
• Collaborates with chef, passenger vessel to plan menus.
• Requisitions stores, such as food, sundries, and furniture.
• Obtains replacements for personnel leaving ship.