Steward

Steward Position at Vermejo Reserve – Raton, NM

Employer: Turner Enterprises Management, LLC

Position: Steward

Location: Vermejo Reserve – Raton, NM

Season: October–December 2026 Type: Seasonal / Hourly / Non-Exempt / Benefits-Eligible

Housing: Yes

Have you dreamed of working for a world-class hospitality brand which boasts some of North America's largest, privately-owned landscapes?

At Ted Turner Reserves, we connect people with nature by providing one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences in luxury settings, and we're looking for passionate, energetic individuals to be a part of our growing team.

Our premier Reserve, Vermejo, is currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Steward to join our Food & Beverage team.

About The Position

As a Steward, your primary responsibilities will center around maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment while supporting the culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests. This role is essential to the success of our Food & Beverage operations by ensuring all kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and workspaces meet the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

The ideal employee works well under pressure, takes pride in maintaining an organized workspace, and upholds Vermejo's commitment to excellence, sustainability, and outstanding guest service.

You will also be responsible for:

• Operating commercial dishwashing equipment and washing dishes, glassware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Assisting Cooks and Chefs with basic food preparation, stocking workstations, and plating support as needed.
• Washing and sanitizing kitchen work areas, food preparation surfaces, storage areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Receiving deliveries, storing perishables, and rotating inventory using First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Inspecting all dishes, cookware, and utensils for cleanliness and re-washing items as necessary to ensure quality standards.
• Maintaining clean and organized dishwashing, pot washing, and storage areas.
• Handling breakdown buss tubs and transporting soiled dishes from dining areas.
• Emptying trash, recycling, compost, and maintaining clean waste disposal and dumpster areas.
• Sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing kitchen floors and assigned work areas throughout each shift.
• Breaking down cardboard boxes and properly disposing recyclables.
• Communicating effectively and clearly with management and culinary staff during service.
• Following all food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation procedures.
• Following all Ted Turner Reserves policies and procedures.
• Reporting equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, or safety hazards.
• Assisting with deep cleaning projects and seasonal opening and closing duties.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Isn't:

• A management or supervisory position

Your Qualifications

Essential:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety standards.
• You'll need to present documentation establishing both identity and employment authorization within three days of hire pursuant to federal law.

Preferred:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous dishwashing or kitchen support experience.
• Previous experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.

Your Qualities

• You're alert, friendly and eager to assist guests politely and promptly.
• You demonstrate care and compassion for team members, putting the needs of the team before your own.
• You're self-directed, energetic, and motivated with multi-tasking capabilities.
• You're creative, adaptive and willing to work with existing core resort philosophy and style.
• You demonstrate clean work habits and attention to detail.
• You conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the work setting.

Employee Benefits & Perks

• Paid Sick Leave
• Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience.
• Access to amenities and outdoor adventures
• Live and work in one of the most stunning natural environments in the country
• Employee Assistance Program

Accommodations

This position will require you to live in Vermejo headquarters, located approximately 40 miles from the closest town (Raton, NM). Vermejo's location is approximately 4.5 hours' drive south of Denver or 4.5 hours' drive north of Albuquerque.

Vermejo offers single- and double-bedroom dorm room style company housing (subject to availability).

You may be subject to sharing a room with one other employee depending on the availability of a single dorm room.

You will need to provide or arrange for your own transportation to and from Raton for personal supplies.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

On a regular basis, you can expect to:

• Stand; sit; walk; move hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, bend, kneel, climb or balance; crouch, or crawl; lift, shake, pour, carry, and push; and talk or hear.
• Lift and/or carry trays and other items up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Wear slip resistance shoes or boots.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

You will regularly be required to work long hours, and you may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. You may be exposed to high altitude ~7,000+ feet; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. You will be occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and the work environment characteristics are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodation inquiries must be made to the Company's Human Resources Department for consideration.

Turner Enterprises Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Smoke Free/Drug-Free Workplace.