Steward - InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

IHG•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

As the tallest building west of Chicago, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown will forever elevate the city skyline. Located in the epicenter of downtown’s historic financial and arts district, and mere blocks from Staples Center and L.A. Live, InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown leads the way as the new architectural icon of luxury hospitality. The hotel features 889 guest rooms including 109 suites, and a host of culinary venues, including La Boucherie, an elegant American steakhouse with a French twist; lively Lobby Bar; and Spire 73 – the tallest open-air rooftop bar in the Western Hemisphere – located atop the 73rd floor, boasting breathtaking 360-degree views. Bedecked in sustainable design, the hotel is the first LEED-Gold certified building in downtown Los Angeles for Building Design and Construction. InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown has received awards from US News & World Report, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice, Travel + Leisure World's Best, AAA Four Diamond, Wine Spectator, Meetings Today, and more. La Boucherie is also a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant. The hotel offers a 70th-floor sky lobby, 13,000 sq. ft. fitness center, Club InterContinental Lounge, and outdoor pool, as well as over 100,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event spaces, including a 21,500-square-foot elegant Wilshire Grand Ballroom. From intricate light fixtures inspired by L.A.’s infamous freeways to billboard-inspired headboards in each guest room reflecting L.A.’s classic beach towns, foothills, car culture and urban scene, the hotel aims to bring a fresh, iconic and elevated perspective of Los Angeles to travelers and locals alike.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds
Standing up and moving about the kitchen or other designated areas
Handling, objects, products, chemicals, cleaning supplies and utensils
Bending, stooping, kneeling
Communicating with other people, following instructions.
Reading abilities are utilized often when reading chemical or machine labels or operating instructions.
Basic mathematical skills are used to mix chemical solutions.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize plateware, silverware, glassware, pots & pans, utensils and equipment, and work area in a timely manner.
Set up work station as required to include filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, presoaking, and gathering required set-up equipment for appropriate work stations. Replenish as needed for all shifts.
Rinse/scrape all dishes.
Operate dishwashing machine to manufacturer specifications and instructions.
Place clean dishes in assigned storage location.
Clean designated equipment, such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator/freezers, service areas, walls, floors, kitchen cafeteria dump site/compactor area as assigned.
Use and dispose of kitchen substances (such as grease) and kitchen chemicals properly.
Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications.
Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
Empty and clean trash cans when they become full; transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dump sites; adhere to recycling regulations.
Set up and monitor the pot sink according to procedures.
Sweep and mop kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after each spill.
Monitor chemicals and water temperature during shift.
Clean and organize associated work area and kitchen equipment according to procedures to maximize efficiency.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, and Maintenance.
May assist with other duties as assigned.