Steward (Finance)

Job Description Summary

The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role's responsibility is to clean, sanitize, transport, and store pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware and other equipment to be used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dumpster area, and back dock area according to established safety and sanitation guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service.

Work Environment
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Physical Demands
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work
• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
• Ten to twelve-hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience
• Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Job Description

• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils.
• Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils to their proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.

• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.

• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

• Attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near dish machine, when assigned for the entire shift.
• Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.