Steward/Dishwasher ("Lava Platos")
About The Position
The Steward/Dishwasher cleans, transports, and stores pots, pans, silverware, glassware, and china used in food and beverage operations. The role operates commercial dishwashing equipment and maintains hygienic work areas in accordance with regulations and company standards. It ensures food and beverage outlets have adequate clean items and racks for service, promptly addresses spills and breakage, and participates in deep cleaning. The position may also assist the service team and respond to guest inquiries as needed. The job is primarily indoors, in a temperature-controlled hotel environment, though work may involve exposure to freezer temperatures as low as -10°F and kitchen temperatures up to 110°F. Staff may be asked to work varying schedules based on hotel business needs and attend scheduled training sessions and meetings. Regular attendance and compliance with company safety, security, grooming, and operational policies are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- Must be able 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.
- Must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with Azul Hospitality standards.
- Regular attendance is essential; attendance at scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds as needed and push or pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four hours, maneuver between simultaneous functions, and work in limited spaces.
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, including freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), potentially for one hour or more.
- Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, hearing, and visual acuity; ability to use fingers, wrists, and hands for substantial movements.
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 the commercial dishwashing machine and maintain a hygienic work environment in accordance with hygiene regulations and company standards.
- Ensure food and beverage outlets have sufficient clean items to open their shifts and adequate racks for dirty dishes, silverware, pots, and pans.
- Attend to spills and breakage immediately and follow proper safety procedures.
- Maintain the sanitation and cleanliness of 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 necessary to meet and exceed guest expectations.
- Assist with guest inquiries as needed.
- Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures.
- Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
- Perform other reasonable duties as requested by managers or supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
