(Seasonal) Steward

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa • Acme, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City, MI, is hiring 7 full-time temporary stewards/dishwashers for a seasonal period from April 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. This role is responsible for ensuring clean and sanitary service ware and maintaining overall kitchen cleanliness. Key duties include washing dishes, utensils, and food preparation equipment, as well as delivering dishware to various Food & Beverage outlets and banquet functions. Stewards must adhere to all safety and health procedures when handling cleaning chemicals. The work environment is fast-paced, with potential for wet floors and frequent exposure to various chemicals. Physical demands include lifting/pushing up to 40 lbs regularly and occasionally over 150 lbs, along with extensive movement and standing. The position requires the ability to follow directions, manage stress, and maintain professionalism and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Requirements

• Capable of lifting/pushing up to 40 lbs, and occasionally 150+ lbs with or without assistance
• Ability to quickly move arms, hands, and fingers to grasp; manipulate, write, type, and assemble objects
• Ability to walk; sit; stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Ability to comprehend and follow directions while effectively handling stress and difficult situations/interactions while also remaining focused and professional
• Being organized with attention to detail
• Maintain professional appearance and uniform standards based upon the Resort policies and/or standards
• Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Provide clean and sanitary service ware
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness in all areas
• Wash dishes, utensils, food preparation equipment
• Deliver necessary dishware to Food & Beverage outlets and banquet functions
• Follow all safety and health procedures when using cleaning chemicals
• Perform other reasonable related job responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor and/or other management of the Resort to meet the current needs of the department or business

Benefits

• Earned sick time is accrued by all eligible employees
• Employees may purchase discounted meals in the employee cafeteria
• Discounts are available at the Resort amenities (I.E.. Food & Beverage, Golf, Spa, Retail, etc)
• H-2B workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees) incurred by the worker
• If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse the worker for transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work
• Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for worker's reasonable costs of return transportation and subsistence back home or to the place the worker originally departed to work, except where the worker will not return due to subsequent employment with another employer
• Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts
• Limited number of shared housing units available for rent by seasonal employees at a cost to the employee of $10.00-$15.00 per day or $70.00-$105.00 per week (plus a refundable $400 housing deposit minus a $25.00 cleaning fee)

What This Job Offers

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