Steward

Radiate Hospitality•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

The Steward supports the Culinary team by maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout kitchen, dishwashing, and banquet service areas. This role ensures Culinary and Food & Beverage teams have clean equipment and supplies available to support food preparation, service, and events. The Steward works in a fast-paced environment and collaborates with Stewards, Cooks, Chefs, and other hotel team members to maintain safe and efficient operations. The position includes operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment; washing, sanitizing, and storing dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and utensils; cleaning work areas and floors; managing trash; organizing equipment and supplies; and following food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures. The Steward may assist with additional cleaning and organizational duties as needed, and availability may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Previous stewarding, dishwashing, restaurant, kitchen, or hospitality experience is preferred but not required. The role requires the physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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 safely handle kitchen tools and supplies.
Dependability, punctuality, and commitment 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 stand, walk, bend, and lift, 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, or hospitality experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate, clean, and maintain dishwashing equipment according to sanitation procedures.
Wash, rinse, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Pre-scrape dishes and handle 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 dishes, utensils, pots, pans, 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 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 to support daily operations and special events.
Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dishwashing, and banquet service areas throughout each shift.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors and regularly empty trash containers using proper waste handling and disposal procedures.
Return cleaned pots, pans, utensils, and equipment to designated storage locations and keep workstations organized.
Follow food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety standards, including proper use of cleaning products, chemicals, and equipment.
Use safe lifting, handling, and storage practices and promptly report hazards, spills, or equipment concerns to a supervisor.
Assist team members as business needs change and perform additional cleaning and organizational duties as needed.