Steward

Millennium Hotels and Resorts•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Steward, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen and food service areas while supporting the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams. You will ensure all dishes, cookware, utensils, equipment, and workspaces are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards, helping create a safe and efficient environment that supports exceptional dining experiences. This role is ideal for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, enjoys working behind the scenes, and takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized workplace. You will play an essential role in the success of the hotel's culinary operation by ensuring the kitchen is always clean, organized, and fully equipped for service. Your dedication to sanitation, teamwork, and efficiency directly supports food quality, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction.

Requirements

Passion for hospitality and supporting exceptional guest experiences
Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules
Previous stewarding, dishwashing, restaurant, or hotel experience preferred but not required
Ability to safely operate commercial dishwashing equipment
Basic knowledge of sanitation and food safety procedures
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks
Comfortable working in hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environments
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hotel, resort, restaurant, or banquet operation preferred
Experience supporting high-volume kitchens is a plus
Familiarity with HACCP and commercial kitchen sanitation standards is beneficial
Bilingual abilities are a plus

Responsibilities

Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, kitchen utensils, and service equipment
Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently
Maintain an adequate supply of clean kitchen equipment for restaurant, banquet, and catering operations
Keep dishwashing and stewarding areas clean, organized, and stocked throughout each shift
Empty trash and recycling containers and maintain waste disposal areas
Clean and sanitize kitchen floors, walls, worktables, food preparation areas, storage rooms, walk-in coolers, and loading dock areas
Perform deep-cleaning assignments according to departmental schedules
Clean kitchen exhaust hoods, shelving, equipment, and other assigned areas
Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all employees
Assist culinary staff by transporting food, supplies, and equipment as needed
Support banquet and catering events with setup, breakdown, and equipment organization
Receive and organize deliveries following proper storage and rotation procedures
Restock cleaning supplies and notify supervisors when inventory is low
Follow all HACCP, food safety, sanitation, OSHA, and local health department regulations
Properly handle cleaning chemicals and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Report maintenance concerns, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards promptly
Follow hotel security procedures and company policies
Work closely with Culinary, Banquets, Restaurant, Engineering, and Housekeeping teams
Respond promptly to operational requests during busy service periods
Assist other departments with cleaning and support duties as business needs require
Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment