Steward - Seasonal

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. 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 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. 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 to include weekends and holidays. • Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights). • Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required. Education and Experience • Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred. • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Job Description Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils. Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas. Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas. Collect and empty trash from designated areas into the hotel dumpster. Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor. Store all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage. Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines. Adhere to uniform and grooming standards. Perform other duties or projects as requested by management. Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range $25 to $27 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/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. At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues. If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.