Dishwasher/Steward

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

The Steward works with the culinary team to clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, the kitchen, and other kitchen equipment, in accordance with time, product and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.

Fundamental Requirements

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy-duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and other heavy kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment with knowledge of proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Be able to properly use chemicals to sanitize and know the MSDS information of each.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
• Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand.
• Breakdown and store necessary equipment as needed.
• Report any maintenance needed on equipment.
• Change the water on the dishwashing machine.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, sort, and store all pots, glasses, china, silver, and flatware.
• Clean and organize all designated areas to include sweeping, mopping, and washing floors.
• Be able to support any position in the Kitchen that is in need of help.
• Be able to operate and maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a "Clean As You Go" policy.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range

Pay range $21.00 - $22.00 per hour. The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/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.