Steward

JOB TITLE: Steward

DEPARTMENT: Culinary

REPORTS TO: Stewarding Supervisor/Manager

LOCATION: Hotel EMC2

POSITION SUMMARY:   

The Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in all areas of the kitchen, including dishes, utensils, equipment, and workspaces. This role plays a vital part in supporting the culinary and food & beverage operations by ensuring a clean and organized back-of-house environment that meets hotel and health department standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including the dish washing machine, hand wash stations pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen and storeroom areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis.
• Receive deliveries, store perishables properly, and rotate stock.
• Use detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink to clean dishes.
• Inspect, pull, and stack cleaned items, send soiled items back for re-scrubbing and re-washing.
• Empty and maintain trashcans and dumpster area.
• Clean and mop all areas in assigned departments.
• Break down cardboard boxes and place them and other recyclables in the recycle bin.
• Actively participate in Safety Plan and energy improvements.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 1 year of experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of the English language.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of basic sanitary guidelines.
• Must be able to hear with 100% accuracy with correction.
• Must be able to see 20/20 vision with correction.
• Able to work: Holidays, weekends and any day/shift
• Maintain knowledge of hotel property, hotel staff, hotel services, hotel service hours of operation and hotel surroundings (i.e. mall, restaurants).
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Requires extended periods of standing and walking.
• May involve occasional lifting of items up to 25 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

• $18.00 per hour

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Our offerings include:

• Medical Plans: Choice of three plans to meet your healthcare needs.
• Dental Plans: Two options for dental coverage.
• Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine eye care and eyewear.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): To support work-life balance.

• Accident/Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness plans (new for 2026).

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending