Steward

Ocean House Collection StewardThe Ocean House Collections includes 3 luxury properties. The Ocean House features 49 luxury guest rooms, 18 Signature Suites. The Cottage Collection includes 10 privately owned vacation homes. The Ocean & Harvest Spa is a 12,000 square foot Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star rated full-service health wellness spa. Over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. Up to 8 unique dining options during summer season including Coast, a Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star rated fine dining experience.The Weekapaug Inn offers quintessentially New England accommodations that effortlessly combine casual comfort and luxurious furnishings. The Inn features 31 unique guest rooms and 4 two-bedrooms signature suites. Farm-to-table dining utilizes the finest and freshest locally sourced ingredients, and inspired amenities and resort activities are designed to create extraordinary guest experiences. The Inn holds the distinction of both a 5 Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide and is a proud member of Relais & Chateaux.The Watch Hill Inn established in 1845, Watch Hill Inn carries with it a unique history marked by fame, natural disasters and, among all, resilience. Chic, minimalist decor intertwines with cutting edge technology like complimentary Apple TV, Netflix and an in-room iPad program that allows guests to order food and services to their door with the touch of a button. The Inn features 21 suite style accommodations with unrestricted access to dining, amenities, and resort activities at both Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn.Scope of PositionThe steward position is responsible for all aspects of the cleaning process for the culinary team and heart of the house. Including banquet items and kitchen equipment in accordance with standards. In addition, cleanliness of all walk in coolers, receiving and staff breakroom areas.Schedule RequirementsThe operation is 24 hours a day 7 days a week, inclusive of all holidays. While the company will make every attempt to create a work and life balance, all exempt staff may be required to work extended shifts and additional days based on business demands. Working more than eight hours per day and more than five consecutive days as needed is an essential job function for all exempt roles. Travel may be required and may include some overnight stays. All exempt team members should be responsible in scheduling their time off. The busiest of days during the season (Memorial Day through Columbus Day) are the weekend days from Friday through Sunday and on holiday weekends that are celebrated on Mondays. All exempt staff must be aware and able to work all weekends; requesting time off for a holiday weekend may not and will likely not be granted. The more flexible you are the more you can learn, grow, earn.Key RelationshipsInternal: This position reports to the Executive Chef and the Steward and Receiving Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesConstantly and consistently exhibit Ocean House Collections Culture and Standards of Conduct including adherence to the Forbes 5-Star standards.Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand.Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.Stock supplies such as utensils in serving stations, cupboards, trays, condiments etc.Sweep and scrub floors.Clean garbage cans with water or steam.Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.Responsible for practicing, managing, and promoting the Company's Statement of Purpose, Service Excellence Pillars, and Declarations so that it becomes an intricate part of the everyday operation.Represent the Company with a positive attitude and professional presentation.Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to the Company's sustainability programs.Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope, and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the role.Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, and Education:Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with fellow associates in a fast paced and often pressure filled environment. Must speak clearly.High school degree or equivalent work experience.Fluency in English both verbally and in writing.Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy under pressure of tense/confrontational situations.Uphold the Company standards, policies, and procedures.Prioritize and organize tasks and work area.Ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement as interpreted by the management.Follow directions.Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.Maintain confidentiality of guest/staff information and pertinent hotel data1-year previous luxury hotel operations experience preferredPhysical Requirements:See below Physical conditions description.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the person occupying this position. The person in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, VISUAL ACUITY, AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF:StewardI certify that I have read the physical requirements as set forth below and am physically able to perform the necessary duties as indicated herein.Staff Signature : _________________________ Date: _____________1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPlease check the ONE description of general physical requirements that best describes the work requirements of the position:A. Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.B. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.C. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.D. Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.E. Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESPlease check ALL physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position:A. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.B. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.C. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.D. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.E. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.F. Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.G. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.H. Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.I. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.J. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or