Steward

About the role

The Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass, and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. He/she is also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically, for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area. He/she is also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

What you'll do

• 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.

• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation, and Vacuum carpeted areas through the food and beverage outlets.

• Sweep, mop, and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, and restaurant and dock areas.

• Keep management informed of shortages of equipment and supplies.

• 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 their proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.

• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.

• Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required.

• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

• Ability to stand during the entire shift.

• Approach all encounters with guests and team members in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.

• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.

• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.

• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana 
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands