Steward/Dishwasher

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation•Sonesta Denver, CO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Steward/Dishwasher supports hotel culinary and Food & Beverage operations by maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, dishwashing operations, and kitchen organization across restaurants, banquets, catering, and event spaces. The role cleans, sanitizes, transports, and stores dishes and kitchen equipment, and maintains kitchen, storage, dumpster, and back dock areas according to safety and sanitation guidelines. The position is hourly and part-time at Sonesta Denver Downtown, in the Culinary department, and reports to the Executive Chef. Pay is listed as $19.84 to $20.50 per hour in the posting, with another pay-range section listing $19.89 to $20.50 per hour; base pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The application deadline is November 14, 2026.

Requirements

Be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to guests, managers, and fellow employees.
Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Have prioritization and time-management skills.
Be able to work quickly without compromising quality.
Be able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of performance.
Be able to tolerate hot temperatures exceeding 110 degrees near the dish machine for an entire shift when assigned.
Be able to tolerate cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.
Be able to bend, kneel, and reach frequently, and stand throughout the shift.
Be flexible to work variable days, including weekends and holidays, and variable shifts including days, nights, and overnights; shifts of 10 to 12 hours may sometimes be required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a kitchen worker is preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the dish machine and clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils.
Store clean kitchenware and equipment in the proper locations, handling items carefully to minimize breakage.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food-preparation areas.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
Collect and properly dispose of trash.
Serve food in the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Follow established safety and sanitation guidelines and uniform and grooming standards.
Perform other duties or projects requested by management.