Banquet Steward - Part Time
About The Position
We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive —bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting. Job Description Summary The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s responsibility is to clean , sanitize, transport and store pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware and other equipment to be used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dumpster area and back dock area according to established safety and sanitation guidelines. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service.
Requirements
- Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
- Majority of work takes place indoors.
- Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
- Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
- Ability to stand during entire shift.
- Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
- Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
- Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
- Clean and sanitize the kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant and food preparation areas.
- Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
- Collect and empty trash from designated areas into the hotel dumpster.
- Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Store all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
- Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines
- Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
- Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Pension
- Legal Services
- Maternity and Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
