Steward, Part-time, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

Job Description

Job Description

The luxurious Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa ranks #1 in the region, thanks to stylish guest rooms and suites, top-tier dining, sparkling event spaces and service that's both gracious and intuitive. Winner of the 2020 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, The Park Bistro & Bar is where contemporary bistro fare meets European flair, offering a vibrant atmosphere combined with farm-to-table California cuisine. The Spa at the Park promotes well-being through a holistic approach that rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit.

We are seeking a Steward to join our outstanding team.

The unsung heroes of the Culinary team, our stewards keep our operation humming along. Their role in cleaning and maintaining the Kitchen to ensure the hotel’s high standards of quality are met is crucial to our success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mops and/or sweeps the Kitchen floors and washes all floor mats.
• Thoroughly cleans all Kitchen equipment to include stove tops, grills, steamers, dish machines and vents with cleaning agents.
• Follow all safety, hygiene and cleanliness protocols at all time.
• Cleans oven hoods and filters and wipes down shelves and all Kitchen counters and prep areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Completes any projects assigned by the supervisor.
• Empties all wastebaskets in the Kitchen and discards any additional trash.
• Cleans all grease traps and disposes of grease properly.
• Reports all items that need repair to the Executive Chef.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the Hotel from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with the hotel rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of the hotel facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of stain removal and chemical cleaning agents and operation of different types of equipment.
• Able to learn and apply Hazardous Chemical training standards.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Very detail oriented, to ensure the quality of cleanliness.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences in English.
• Able to maintain a good working relationship with other departments, associates and guests.
• Meets legal age requirements for the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Previous janitorial experience is preferred. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill and ability.

CERTIFICATES

Food Handler Certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel and crouch. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The associate is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

GROOMING

All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available.)

PAY SCALE

The pay range for this position is $19.00 per hour. This is the pay rate for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay.

The Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender-related appearance and behavior), partnership status, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, citizenship status or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Consistent with the American’s With Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodation needed to complete the application process. Please contact the People and Culture Department if you have any questions regarding this policy.