Steward

Hotel Name: M Social Sunnyvale
Location: Onsite - Sunnyvale, CA
Salary Range: $21.00 Hourly
Join the Team at M Social Sunnyvale

At M Social Sunnyvale , we don't just welcome guests-we create moments, spark connections, and bring energy to every interaction. Designed for the young at heart, M Social delivers a bold and vibrant hospitality experience.
About M Social Sunnyvale

As the first ground-up M Social in the U.S., this innovative property features 263 rooms, a dynamic courtyard, and the signature Beast & Butterflies social hub. Located in Silicon Valley, the hotel blends technology, design, and social connectivity to create a unique guest experience.

As part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, a global hospitality leader with over 145 hotels across key destinations worldwide, our hotel is backed by a legacy of quality, consistency, and service excellence-driven by a passion for hospitality, an entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and a progressive, solutions-oriented approach."


At Millennium, we are guided by our core values:

• Passion for Hospitality - Delivering meaningful and memorable guest experiences
• Entrepreneurial - Taking ownership and acting with agility
• Innovation & Progressive - Continuously improving how we operate and serve
• Solutions & Results Oriented - Staying adaptable and focused on results

These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we create exceptional experiences for our guests and our teams.


About the Role:

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.

Your Impact - Operational Support

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.

What You'll Be Doing

Stewarding Operations

• 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

Kitchen & Facility Cleaning

• 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

Kitchen Support

• 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

Safety & Compliance

• 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

Team Collaboration

• 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

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

Technical / Role-Specific Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

Benefits

At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, we support our employees with a competitive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing and long-term success:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Hotel Room Discounts across our global portfolio
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to plan terms and company policy.


Why Join Us


At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, you're not just taking on a role-you're joining a global organization committed to people, performance, and growth.

Whether you're supporting operations behind the scenes or delivering service on the front line, your work contributes to a culture focused on hospitality, collaboration, and results.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact, we invite you to join our team.