Steward

Kitchen Steward

The Manchester Hotel

Kentucky poet Wendell Berry once said of his home soil, "What I stand for is what I stand on." The Manchester follows suit — a handsome monument built to Lexington Kentucky's unbridled enthusiasm, warm Southern light, and full-galloped feeling.

The Kitchen Steward at The Manchester Hotel provides the support and backbone necessary to make the kitchen run smoothly and efficiently daily. While the position's primary focus is cleaning serving ware, glass, flatware, pots, and pans, it is also important that the position removes and organizes trash and recycling and cleans the kitchen floors, shelving, and equipment. The Stewards report directly to the Executive and Sous Chefs.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shifts.
• Breaks the machine down properly to thoroughly clean all parts.
• Changes water in the machine and cleans all debris baskets once an hour.
• Keeps all chemicals full during service so machines are cleaned correctly.
• Informs supervisors if low on soap products (solid power, solid brilliance, silver fusion).
• For the three-compartment sink, keeps the wash, rinse, and sanitizer tank water fresh, changing at least once an hour.
• Makes sure there are sanitizer test strips present.
• Keeps the shelf above the sinks organized and dry.
• Takes out trash and recycling at specified times or when needed during service.
• Makes sure hand sinks are stocked with soap and hand towels throughout the workday.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of both dish stations.
• Maintains an organized soil table, so there is a proper landing spot for all dirty items.
• Keeps all soaking basins clean and fresh.
• Stores and organizes BOH space daily.
• Stores and organizes non-F&B orders.
• Removes boxes from receiving area and maintains a slop sink in the back of the kitchen.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of glass rack storage area.
• Performs all opening and closing duties as outlined by supervisors.

Qualifications:

• Able to work flexible hours (nights, weekends).
• Responsible, dependable, and punctual.
• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Must pass a background check.

The Manchester Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: