Substitute Steward

New York, Hotel.Mandarin Oriental, NY
Onsite

About The Position

Mandarin Oriental New York is looking for a Substitute Utility Steward to join our Stewarding team. This role is based at the Mandarin Oriental New York within the Culinary/ F&B Department. The Substitute Utility Steward is responsible for the cleaning of pot/dish washing, removal of garbage/boxes, silver polishing, sweeping, mopping, and any other cleaning or organizational activity that may come up including inside of coolers and kitchen area. The Substitute Utility Steward will also help plate up and assist in the kitchen. Flexibility and a helpful attitude are paramount.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Two Up to Date Sanitation Classes
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in food and beverage, or other professional cleaning business
  • Possess a pleasant and outgoing personality
  • Good knowledge of stewarding and banquet operations
  • Possess superior organization skills
  • Ability to pay attention to detail, handle multiple tasks and show a high level of patience
  • Ability to work under high stress conditions
  • Stand/Walk 8 – 12 hours a day
  • Lift or Carry 0-20 pounds frequently
  • Lift or Carry 21-50 pounds occasionally
  • Lift or Carry 51-100 pounds occasionally
  • Bend frequently
  • Squat frequently
  • Kneel occasionally
  • Climb occasionally
  • Reach above shoulders frequently
  • Perform repetitive hand motions frequently

Responsibilities

  • Follow the goals and missions for the stewarding department
  • Help to do the inventory of China, glasses, silver and hollowware from the outlets and the main storage
  • Provide enough equipment (China, glasses, silver) to the outlets and banquets for the operations
  • Follow the cleaning schedule for the kitchen, pastry, garden manger, banquets, cafeteria and coolers
  • Follow the weekly schedule for the employees
  • Help kitchens whenever necessary
  • Do and follow the requisition for banquets from the B.E.Os.
  • Follow the cleaning schedule for the dumpster
  • Follow the maintenance schedule for the dishwasher machines
  • Assist and provide the equipment for any banquets function
  • Assist and help banquets kitchen colleagues to plate up
  • Follow the Hygiene and control program for the kitchen and surround areas
  • Develop and follow the training program for stewards
  • Follow the standard and procedures for department
  • Establish a good communication with the supervisor and colleagues

Benefits

  • Complimentary nights and attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones (MOstay program)
  • Variety of health benefits and wellness programmes
  • Different retirement plans depending on the length of service and role
  • Pay $30.46 to $40.62 hourly
  • A competitive benefits package
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