Restaurant Steward | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Oak View Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Restaurant Steward ensures glassware, flatware, china, and serving equipment are cleaned, polished, inspected, and ready for service. The role supports front-of-house presentation standards and works with stewarding, culinary, restaurant, and banquet teams to maintain efficient operations, cleanliness, organization, and food safety. The position pays $19.00 per hour and is part-time. It will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Food Handler Certification, or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects.
Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
Ability to safely handle glassware, china, flatware, and cleaning equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in a restaurant, hotel, banquet, stewarding, or hospitality environment preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Polish glassware, flatware, china, and serving pieces so they are free of water spots, fingerprints, streaks, and other residue.
Inspect service ware for cleanliness, chips, cracks, or damage, and remove defective items from service.
Sort, organize, and stock polished items in designated storage and service areas.
Maintain adequate inventory of polished service ware for restaurant operations.
Transport clean dishes, glassware, and flatware from the dish room to designated storage locations.
Keep the polishing station and surrounding work areas clean and organized.
Follow sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety procedures.
Operate polishing equipment and tools safely, when applicable.
Support the stewarding team with dishwashing, storage, and kitchen support duties as needed.
Assist with banquet and special event preparation by polishing and organizing service ware.
Report damaged equipment or inventory shortages to supervisors.
Handle and store cleaning supplies and equipment properly.
Collaborate with restaurant, banquet, stewarding, and culinary teams to ensure operational readiness.
Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.