Steward/Dishwasher ("Lava Platos")

Azul Hospitality • Phoenix, AZ

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Steward/Dishwasher cleans, transports, and stores pots, pans, silverware, glassware, and china used in food and beverage operations. This role supports kitchen staff, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, and helps provide quality service. The position works primarily indoors in a hotel environment, with exposure to temperatures ranging from freezers at -10°F to kitchens at +110°F. Schedules may vary according to hotel business needs, and attendance at scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Staff must follow company safety, security, grooming, and operational policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with organizational skills.
• Basic computational ability.
• Self-driven and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of table and bar service.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including freezers at -10°F and kitchens at +110°F, for one hour or more.
• Ability to stand and maintain mobility for up to four hours at a time, maneuver between simultaneous tasks and work in limited spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and push or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.
• Ability to perform physical activities including grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing; use fingers, wrists, and hands for picking, pinching, and carrying out substantial movements.
• Ability to communicate with staff, guests, and supervisors, and to use hearing, smell, taste, and vision to observe product quality and identify emergencies.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hospitality or restaurant experience.
• Safe Server Alcohol & Food certification.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize china, glassware, silverware, flatware, pots, and pans.
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment and maintain a hygienic work area in accordance with hygiene regulations and company standards.
• Ensure food and beverage outlets have sufficient clean items to open their shifts, and provide enough racks for dirty dishes and cookware.
• Respond promptly to spills and breakage and follow appropriate safety procedures.
• Sanitize and clean kitchens and food preparation areas, including ovens, grills, stoves, hoods, fryers, preparation slicers, steam kettles, tables, and floors.
• Remove and dispose of bags from trash receptacles.
• Participate in deep cleaning of the outlet.
• Report maintenance problems and hazards to the supervisor on duty.
• Assist the service team as needed to meet and exceed guest expectations, including responding to guest inquiries.
• Follow company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents or injuries.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by managers and supervisors.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with property standards.
• Attend scheduled training sessions and meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance-based rewards.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support well-being.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED