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The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.
An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.
Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.
Job Description Summary
The Steward works with the culinary team to clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, the kitchen, and other kitchen equipment, in accordance with time, product and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.Job Description
Fundamental Requirements:
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
- Heavy-duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and other heavy kitchen equipment.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
- Be able to properly use chemicals to sanitize and know the MSDS information of each.
- Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
- Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
- Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
- Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
- Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
- Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
- Follow all sanitation standards.
- Assist in the setup and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
- Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand.
- Breakdown and store necessary equipment as needed.
- Report any maintenance needed on equipment.
- Change the water on the dishwashing machine.
- Wash, rinse, sanitize, sort, and store all pots, glasses, china, silver, and flatware.
- Clean and organize all designated areas to include sweeping, mopping, and washing floors.
- Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
- Be able to operate and maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
- Maintain a “Clean As You Go” policy.
Additional Job Information/Anticipated
Pay Range
Pay range $30.40 - $30.40 per hour. The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.
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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Skills Required
- Maintain high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility areas
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators/freezers, and other kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation procedures
- Proper use of chemicals to sanitize and knowledge of MSDS information
- Operate dishwashing equipment and change dishwasher water as needed
- Wash, rinse, sanitize, sort, and store pots, glasses, china, silver, and flatware
- Return clean china, glass, and silver to proper storage locations with care to minimize breakage
- Know location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment and practice safe work habits
- Assist in setup and breakdown of restaurant buffet and support banquets as required
- Report any maintenance needed on equipment
- Clean and organize designated areas including sweeping, mopping, and washing floors
- Be able to support any position in the kitchen that is in need of help
- Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor
What We Do
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is a rapidly expanding hospitality company that operates a diverse portfolio of hotel brands ranging from upscale to extended stay across the U.S. and internationally.
