Steward/Dishwasher, Part-time

HAYA Hotel • Tampa, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Steward position reports to the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs (Culinary Leadership Team) and is responsible for maintaining the consistent cleanliness and organization of culinary spaces. The ideal candidate is a "neat-freak" who takes pride in a clean environment, understands the art and science of a restaurant kitchen, and is eager to learn under culinary leadership. They recognize their integral role in the culinary operation, where cleanliness is key to success. The role involves upholding company principles of People, Place, and Character, fostering collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality. The company, Aparium Hotel Group, manages Hotel Haya in Ybor, Tampa, which blends Cuban, Italian, and Spanish influences and features 178 guest rooms, banquet space, a restaurant, café, and courtyard with a pool. Aparium is known for combining business acumen with boutique charm, valuing individuals and celebrating diversity.

Requirements

• A passion for cleanliness and learning; curiosity for the culinary arts
• Basic knowledge of food safety guidelines and requirements; valid SafeStaff Certificate of Completion required, or ability to complete within 30 days of hire
• Conversational proficiency of the English language to receive and execute verbal and written communication and direction
• Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address employees at all levels of the hotel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
• Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to clean and organize the spaces, plate ware, equipment, etc.
• Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing dish machines, ovens, stoves, or fryers

Responsibilities

• Uphold and role model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character, while embodying our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality
• Collaborate with culinary leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience
• Take pride in your work, strictly adhering to sanitary guidelines
• Work in an organized fashion with the utmost respect for your equipment and workspace
• Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while in the kitchen space to provide an amazing guest experience by keeping spaces clean and well organized
• Possess an understanding of the workflow of a stewarding department, as well as maintenance of culinary equipment
• Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and quarterly culinary all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue amongst the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities
• Actively participate in feedback sessions with culinary leadership to further develop your skillset
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the culinary operation, reporting anything substandard to the Chef, Sous Chefs, and/or engineering department to make corrections and improvements as needed
• Maintain regular communication with the culinary leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation

Benefits

• Work with an amazing team who is passionate about hospitality, celebrating diversity and embracing individuality!
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and a floating holiday to use when you choose
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Free parking in Ybor!!!
• Free shift-meal prepared by our in-house culinary experts
• Up to 50% off food when you dine at the restaurant as a guest
• Greatly discounted room rates for your out-of-town guests
• Medical benefit premiums begin at a bi-weekly cost of $66

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees