Lead Kitchen Steward

We are looking for individuals with great attention to detail to join our kitchen team as a Lead Steward. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and tremendous attention to detail, in the care they take in maintaining the cleanliness of the hotel’s kitchen areas. This role truly is part of the “Heart of the House” and provides key services for culinary and food service teams so they can provide great service to our guests. This position will work primarily the 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm shift but must also be available to work weekends and Holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Interact with team members and create a positive and upbeat work environment; Ensure that team members maintain set standards; Maintain a daily sanitation log for both dish machine and manual pot wash sink; Ensure the work areas are left ready and communicate any items that are not ready; Be energy conscious and turn off lights when not in use, keep water faucets turned off, and report any leaks to a supervisor; Be a key player in safety by paying close attention to specific high traffic areas to avoid accidents, slips, trips, and falls; Use proper dish and glass racks to ensure proper cleaning and avoid chips, cracks, or breakage of small wares; Use time wisely and proactively clean and sanitize all equipment in slow times to maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary environment; Learn different tasks within the kitchen and develop new skills; Assist in other areas when business levels dictate; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization; Ability to stand for long periods of time; Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

High school education or GED preferred; up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance; Retirement plans; Paid time off; On-site wellness programs; Local discounts; Employee rates on hotel stays; Ongoing training and development opportunities