Steward

OLIVER HOSPITALITY PAYROLL, LLC•Oxford, MS

21d•Onsite

About The Position

A hotel steward maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and organization across all kitchen and food‑service support areas. The role includes dishwashing, equipment care, waste management, and assisting chefs and banquet staff with setup and breakdown. Stewards help ensure the hotel meets health, safety, and operational standards.

Requirements

Strong attention to cleanliness and detail
Ability to work efficiently in fast‑paced environments
Basic understanding of sanitation and food‑safety practices
Physical stamina for lifting, bending, and standing for long periods
Reliable and punctual
Team‑oriented with a positive attitude
Willingness to learn and take direction
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Prior stewarding, dishwashing, or kitchen support experience
Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
Experience in hotels, resorts, or large‑scale food‑service operations

Responsibilities

Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment using industrial dish machines and manual methods.
Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, floors, storage areas, and workstations.
Maintain cleanliness of walk‑ins, freezers, dry storage, and loading docks.
Follow all health department and hotel sanitation standards.
Properly store clean equipment and utensils in designated areas.
Monitor dish room supplies (detergents, sanitizers, gloves) and report shortages.
Assist with basic maintenance of dish machines and cleaning equipment.
Handle kitchen equipment carefully to prevent damage.
Remove trash, recycling, and compost from kitchen and banquet areas.
Maintain cleanliness of waste disposal areas.
Follow hotel procedures for waste separation and environmental standards.