Kitchen Steward / Dishwasher

Kitchen Utility Steward / Dishwasher

The Palms Hotel & Spa - Miami Beach, FL

The Palms Hotel and Spa, Miami Beach, is an independent luxury beach resort focused on wellness, sustainability, and personalized service. Our beachfront property features 247 guest rooms and suites, an extensive tropical garden and pool area with Tiki Bar, a spacious beach concession, and over 8,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space for social and corporate events. The hotel's signature eatery, Essensia Restaurant and Bar, delivers all-natural dining with a focus on locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. The Palms AVEDA Spa features holistic treatments influenced by ancient Ayurvedic philosophy designed to deliver a highly personalized experience.

A member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and Beyond Green, The Palms has been independently owned and operated by a European family for over 25 years. Known as Miami Beach's premier destination for wellness and relaxation, a forerunner in sustainable hotel operations, an expert in wedding services, an authority in healthful eating and all-natural spa services, our hotel, restaurant, and spa have won many accolades and awards. Enjoy a stable work environment in a professionally run hotel, where we help each other to flourish and grow. Come and be a part of The Palms family!

Job Summary

The Kitchen Utility Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, dishwashing areas, and food preparation spaces. This role supports the culinary and banquet teams by ensuring that all kitchen equipment, utensils, cookware, and service ware are cleaned, sanitized, and available for use. The Utility Steward plays a key role in maintaining the hotel's high standards for food safety, sanitation, and operational efficiency.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment to properly clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dishwashing stations, kitchen areas, and storage spaces.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and utensils are properly washed, sanitized, and stored according to hotel standards.
• Assist with the removal of trash, recycling, and compost, ensuring proper disposal procedures are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, work surfaces, and drains in kitchen and stewarding areas.
• Support culinary and banquet operations by providing clean equipment and supplies in a timely manner.
• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries when needed.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and local health department regulations.
• Assist with cleaning of kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, refrigerators, and workstations as directed.
• Maintain proper chemical usage and safety procedures when cleaning and sanitizing.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with banquet setup and breakdown when required.
• Support kitchen team during high-volume service periods.
• Help maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisors when supplies are low.
• Follow hotel sustainability practices including recycling and waste reduction initiatives.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stewarding, dishwashing, or kitchen support preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Basic understanding of sanitation and food safety standards.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and pushing.
• Exposure to hot water, cleaning chemicals, kitchen equipment, and loud kitchen environments.
• Ability to work in warm and humid kitchen conditions.