Steward

Tishman Speyer • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Steward contributes to the Rainbow Room’s guest experience by maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and supporting culinary and service teams with the equipment they need. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing kitchenware, equipment, work areas, storage spaces, walk-ins, freezers, and back hallways; handling trash, linens, and kitchen waste; replenishing supplies and sanitation solutions; and setting up buffet lines and equipment for meals, banquets, and other events. The Steward may also assist the Culinary team with plating and food preparation. Employees must follow company safety and sanitation requirements, uniform and grooming guidelines, and other Rainbow Room policies.

Requirements

• Be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Adhere to company-specific safety policies.
• Understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with team members and take direction and constructive feedback from management.
• Maintain a positive attitude and the highest level of professionalism.
• Possess excellent computer skills and be able to multitask.
• Have open availability, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to walk and stand for a significant portion of the workday and move around the restaurant in a timely manner.
• Be able to bend, stoop, squat, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to occasionally push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.
• Be able to perform grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing, and have listening, hearing, and visual acuity.
• Be able to work in limited physical spaces and in variable atmospheric conditions, including ventilation, lighting, smoke, and extreme temperatures.
• Be able to work where noise levels are usually moderate to loud.
• Have the manual dexterity to use and operate necessary equipment.
• Follow uniform and grooming guidelines and other Rainbow Room policies.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a similar role in the hotel, restaurant, or catering industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, china, glassware, silverware, kettles, roasting pans, kitchen surfaces, shelves, cabinets, and drains.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors, elevator landings, storage spaces, and other assigned areas.
• Wash floor mats, speed racks, dollies, and queen marys.
• Empty trash cans and keep the loading dock clean.
• Replenish sanitation solution every two hours.
• Clean walk-ins, freezers, reach-ins, back hallways, and kitchen ice machines, including the sub-basement machine.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of equipment such as rational machines, ovens, and tilt pans.
• Remove kitchen debris and waste, including discarded boxes, kitchen cloths, and aprons, and take it to the sub-basement.
• Remove dirty linen and kitchen cloths from SixtyFive and bring them to the sub-basement.
• Restock buffet lines with ice, china, flatware, and glassware; replenish buffets with sternos and replenish plastic trinkets for passed hors d'oeuvres.
• Restock aprons for kitchen staff and replenish kitchen supplies such as chemicals, napkins, tasting spoons, gloves, and cleaning equipment.
• Polish silver equipment as needed or directed.
• Set up hot lines with china and specialty equipment for banquet events, a la carte service, dining club events, tastings, and brunch.
• Set up events with chinaware, glassware, and silverware according to FOH BEO requisitions, including hot lines and passing trays for hors d'oeuvres.
• Fill hot tables or stations with water for each meal period.
• Assist the Culinary team with plating salads, entrees, and other items.
• Clean the station and dishwasher machine at the end of every shift.
• Sign next to each task completed.
• Follow all applicable health department, sanitation, company safety, and other company policies.

Benefits

• Employee affinity and interest groups provide opportunities to develop professional relationships across the business and identify opportunities for development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

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