Kitchen - Dishwasher - On Call

Ensemble•Santa Rosa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary The Kitchen Steward supports Vinarosa Resort’s commitment to exceptional guest experiences, trust-based relationships, collaborative teamwork, detail-driven hospitality, and results-oriented performance that enhances long-term asset value by maintaining exceptional cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout culinary and service areas. This role is essential to food safety compliance, operational readiness, and guest confidence, working in close partnership with culinary and service teams. Key Responsibilities Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, and service support areas Operate dishwashing and sanitation equipment safely and effectively Ensure proper storage and handling of clean wares and equipment Support banquet and culinary operations with timely sanitation support Follow all sanitation, hygiene, and safety procedures Remove waste and recycling in accordance with procedures Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly Clean, transport, and store all china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans and equipment used in the food and beverage operations Ensure the restaurant and banquet kitchens are consistently stocked with the proper amounts of all equipment Proper sanitizing and cleaning all kitchen floors, recycling bins and oil bins; maintain the cleanliness of the recycle/trash room at all times Assist with removing used kitchen towels and restocking kitchen towels Assist food & beverage operation with transporting & retrieving food for event functions Operate commercial dishwashing equipment to clean dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment Ensure that all items are properly sanitized and stored according to established procedures and health code regulations Monitor water temperature, detergent levels, and equipment functionality to maintain effective dishwashing operations Empty trash bins, dispose of food waste, and maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper handwashing, glove usage, and temperature control procedures Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties, based on business needs Leadership & Cultural Expectations Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all decisions and interactions Builds trust and loyalty through consistency, follow-through, and transparent communication Collaborates across departments to deliver seamless, guest-centered experiences Embraces innovation and continuous improvement to enhance service and efficiency Maintains a results-oriented mindset while never compromising guest experience standards Leads calmly and effectively under pressure, modeling confidence and respect Required Skills & Qualifications Ability to work in a physically demanding environment Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards Ability to follow procedures and direction consistently Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays Basic communication skills Prior dishwashing/stewarding experience, a plus Hotel experience, a plus Physical & Scheduling Requirements Requires prolonged standing, repetitive motion, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work Environment Statement Back-of-house kitchen and service support environment. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Vinarosa Resort, managed by Ensemble Hospitality, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace and provide equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable California law.

Requirements

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards
Ability to follow procedures and direction consistently
Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Basic communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior dishwashing/stewarding experience, a plus
Hotel experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, and service support areas
Operate dishwashing and sanitation equipment safely and effectively
Ensure proper storage and handling of clean wares and equipment
Support banquet and culinary operations with timely sanitation support
Follow all sanitation, hygiene, and safety procedures
Remove waste and recycling in accordance with procedures
Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
Clean, transport, and store all china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans and equipment used in the food and beverage operations
Ensure the restaurant and banquet kitchens are consistently stocked with the proper amounts of all equipment
Proper sanitizing and cleaning all kitchen floors, recycling bins and oil bins; maintain the cleanliness of the recycle/trash room at all times
Assist with removing used kitchen towels and restocking kitchen towels
Assist food & beverage operation with transporting & retrieving food for event functions
Operate commercial dishwashing equipment to clean dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment
Ensure that all items are properly sanitized and stored according to established procedures and health code regulations
Monitor water temperature, detergent levels, and equipment functionality to maintain effective dishwashing operations
Empty trash bins, dispose of food waste, and maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas
Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper handwashing, glove usage, and temperature control procedures
Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties, based on business needs