Steward/Dishwasher

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation•Sonesta Denver, CO

20d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive —bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting. Job Description Summary The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s responsibility is to clean, sanitize, transport and store pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware, and other equipment to be used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dumpster area and back dock area according to established safety and sanitation guidelines. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service. Job Description Position Title: Steward/Dishwasher Location: Sonesta Denver Downtown Department: Culinary Reports To: Executive Chef Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Part Time Salary: $19.50 to $20.00 per hour Application Deadline: February 14th, 2026. Job Description Summary The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s responsibility is to clean, sanitize, transport, and store pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware, and other equipment to be used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dumpster area, and back dock area according to established safety and sanitation guidelines. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and providing exceptional service. Job Description Work Environment Must be able work in a fast-paced environment. Majority of work takes place indoors. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Requirements

Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Prioritization and time management skills.
Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near dish machine, when assigned for entire shift.
Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
Ability to stand during entire shift.
Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
Collect and properly dispose of trash.
Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.