Steward

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Reston, VA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Ideally located for business or leisure, The Westin Reston Heights is a blend of comfort and sophistication. Our goal is treat each and every associate like family. We offer free lunch, free parking and monthly town halls to show each associate how much we care and how thankful we are for their hard work. We focus on growth and development so that you are able to build your career in hospitality. Apply today to learn more about joining our team! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Requirements

Knowledge of service ware and how to maintain same in order to complement guest experience.
Ability to push/pull service carts weighing up to 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to transport heavy objects through a crowded room with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Nice To Haves

Physical strength and stamina are essential to this position due to the high activity level.

Responsibilities

Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly.
Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas as designated.
Keep dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
Operate burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware.
De-tarnish and polish silver for proper appearance.
Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.