Part Time Steward/Dishwasher

Steward/Dishwasher Position at Sonesta Denver Downtown

The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role's responsibility is to clean, sanitize, transport and store pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware, and other equipment to be used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dumpster area and back dock area according to established safety and sanitation guidelines. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service.

Position Title: Steward/Dishwasher

Location: Sonesta Denver Downtown

Department: Culinary

Reports To: Executive Chef

Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Part Time

Salary: $19.29 to $20.00 per hour

Application Deadline: August 29th, 2026

Job Description Summary

The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role's responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, transporting, and storing pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware, and other equipment used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, the dumpster area, and the back dock area in accordance with established safety and sanitation guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service.

Work Environment

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
• Ten to twelve-hour shifts are sometimes required.

Education and Experience

• Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
• Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.

• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near dish machine, when assigned for entire shift.
• Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.

Pay: $19.29 to $20.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific experience/overall experience.

Application Deadline: This job posting will be closed on August 29th, 2026