Steward

Radiate Hospitality, LLC • Palo Alto, CA

12d

About The Position

The Steward supports Culinary, Food & Beverage, and banquet operations by maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in kitchen, dishwashing, and banquet service areas. The role ensures teams have clean dishes, utensils, equipment, and supplies available to support food preparation and service. It is suited to a dependable, team-oriented person comfortable working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment and following established cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures. Previous related experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow established cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate dishwashing equipment and handle kitchen tools and supplies safely.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to completing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist fellow team members.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to perform the physical responsibilities of the position, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Flexible availability based on business needs, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous stewarding, dishwashing, restaurant, kitchen, and/or hospitality experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, and maintain dishwashing equipment.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils according to established procedures.
• Pre-scrape dishes and handle glassware, dishes, and equipment carefully to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize dishwashing stations, countertops, tables, sinks, and surrounding work areas.
• Keep dishwashing areas clean, organized, and stocked with supplies throughout each shift.
• Provide the Culinary team with clean pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and equipment for food preparation and service.
• Stock cooking stations and kitchen service areas with clean dishes and utensils.
• Maintain banquet dishwashing areas and clean and maintain silverware, carving boards, and banquet service equipment.
• Organize dishes, glassware, and utensils in designated storage areas.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Banquet, and Food & Beverage team members in daily operations and special events.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and sanitary kitchen, dishwashing, and banquet service areas.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and regularly monitor and empty trash containers using proper waste handling procedures.
• Return cleaned pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment to designated storage locations and keep equipment, racks, storage areas, and workstations organized.
• Assist with additional kitchen cleaning and organizational duties as needed.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety standards, and use cleaning products, chemicals, and equipment according to procedures.
• Use safe lifting, handling, and storage techniques; promptly report hazards, spills, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to a supervisor.
• Work closely with Stewards, Cooks, Chefs, and other hotel team members, adapting to changing business needs and assisting colleagues.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain experience in culinary operations, sanitation, and hospitality.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within the hospitality industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed