Steward

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Transport and clean cooking utensils and serviceware to provide Culinary and front of house Food and Beverage departments with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience.  The Steward position also requires cleaning of kitchen and Stewarding areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Promptly and carefully sort soiled serviceware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine for cleaning.  Quickly wash all serviceware and replace in storage areas as designated.  Physical strength and stamina are essential to this position due to the high activity level.
• Check station before, during, and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• Keep dishwashing machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
• Operate the burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware.
• Polish silver for proper appearance.
• Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so the Culinary department can carry out their work.
• Empty all trash in service areas at predetermined times and upon request from the manager.
• Perform general /routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Clean and dry floors to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Separate linen from other debris.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc.
• Report for duty as scheduled by direct supervisor according to operating hours.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Provide maximum levels of guest service while maintaining Langham Hospitality Group standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Standing for 90% of work shift is required.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  High school diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Prior Food and Beverage or Stewarding experience required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.  

SALARY RANGE:

$22.17 - $27.72/hour

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR FULL-TIME COLLEAGUES:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family (employee paid partial premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Child Life, Spouse Life, Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury Supplemental Plans (available for purchase)
• 401k plan with Roth option and employer match
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking
• Guidance Resources – company paid benefit for personal counseling

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans