Steward

Flour Bakery + Cafe • Watertown, MA

26d

About The Position

Flour Bakery + Cafe is hiring dining room stewards for full- and part-time positions. The Steward provides hospitality to guests and helps keep the bakery clean, stocked, and comfortable. The role includes completing rounds every 15 minutes to maintain dining areas, condiment stations, bathrooms, patios, and waste and recycling areas. The Steward directly reports to the Bakery Kitchen Manager and also receives direction from the FOH Manager and FOH Assistant Manager.

The position may include dishwasher duties during designated shifts, break coverage, or periods of high dish volume. During downtime, the Steward assists the Chef with preparation or cleaning tasks. The role requires availability for at least three shifts or 20 hours per week, including at least one weekend shift, and a minimum commitment of one year.

Requirements

• Excellent sense of urgency and hospitality.
• Ability to recognize when and where additional cleaning is needed to meet standards.
• Ability to accept feedback and direction.
• Ability to maintain grooming and uniform standards.
• Ability to stand for long periods; walk, push, pull, and reach; and lift less than 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate a dishwasher and cleaning tools.
• Availability to work at least three shifts or 20 hours per week, including at least one weekend shift.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and help other departments as needed.
• Commitment to stay for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Clean and organize the condiment station; refill water, milk, syrups, and lemons; and stock utensils, plates, and napkins.
• Remove full compost, recycling, and trash from the dining room, and keep the trash area free of debris.
• Restock bathrooms and clean bathroom floors, sinks, mirrors, trash cans, and toilets.
• Clean glass windows and doors and keep them free of smudges.
• Clear tables promptly and bus guests’ dirty dishes as needed.
• Sweep the kitchen, dining room, sandwich station line, walk-ins, and freezers throughout the day, keeping areas clean and dry.
• Act as dishwasher during designated shifts, break coverage, and periods of high dish volume.
• Assist the Chef with preparation or cleaning tasks during downtime.
• Conduct rounds every 15 minutes to maintain guest areas and keep the bakery stocked and clean.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with a generous match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Staff meal policy
• Training and opportunities for growth into more senior positions
• Pastries to eat

What This Job Offers

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