About Us
The story of The Laura Hotel is inextricably linked to the steamboat of the same name which inspired the property’s rebirth. Just as The Laura once forged intrepidly ahead, navigating waters once thought impassable, our hotel will help to take Downtown Houston into a brave new future filled with culinary excellence, inspiring creativity, and opportunities for both business and pleasure too numerous to count. We are building our team with passionate, hospitality focused individuals who are looking to create a memorable experience for our guests. When you join the family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from free lunch, discounted parking to travel benefits, and much more.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.
Compensation
Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoOverview
Assist Stewarding Supervisor and Restaurant Outlets in the cleaning and organizing of the Food and Beverage Outlets.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly. Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas as designated.
Physical strength and stamina are essential to this position due to the high activity level.
Keep dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
Operate burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware.
De-tarnish and polish silver for proper appearance.
Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
Knowledge of service ware and how to maintain same in order to complement guest experience.
Ability to push/pull service carts weighing up to 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to transport heavy objects through a crowded room with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
Benefits
HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.
HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Skills Required
- Sort and wash soiled ware; operate dish and pot machines
- Maintain and properly clean and fill dish machine per standards
- Operate burnishing machine and de-tarnish/polish silverware
- Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely
- Physical strength and stamina to perform high activity level tasks
- Ability to push/pull service carts weighing up to 150 pounds
- Ability to transport heavy objects through crowded rooms
- Ability to grasp, lift, carry or move goods on hand cart/truck up to 200 pounds
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt communication style for supervisors, coworkers, and public
- Comply with attendance rules and be regularly available to work
What We Do
Founded in 1985, HEI Hotels & Resorts is one of the nation's leading privately held hotel investment and third-party management companies. The company owns or operates over 100 luxury, upper-upscale, and upscale independent and branded hotels and resorts throughout the United States. They specialize in maximizing the value of hotel real estate within key urban, super-suburban, and resort locations across the country.
