Kitchen Steward - Clean, Prep Support & Career Growth

Intercontinental Hotels Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

Movie tickets discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Community & volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Rydges Adelaide is seeking a reliable Kitchen Steward to support the chefs, keep the kitchen clean and organized, and maintain high hygiene standards across busy services.

The role suits someone proud of attention to detail, with a willingness to work early mornings, evenings and weekends to support events and daily operations. Training and career growth opportunities are available within EVT’s hotel network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as Kitchen Steward or similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and support chefs.
• Willingness to work rotating rosters including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitise crockery, cookware and kitchen equipment to high standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls and benches.
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and delivery of clean equipment.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling per procedures.
• Operate dishwashing machines safely and report faults.
• Set up and pack down kitchen areas for events and services.
• Monitor stock of cleaning supplies and consumables.
• Follow WHS, hygiene and food safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Kitchen Steward experience

Strong work ethic

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Works together with the staff as a team to gain optimum production and exceed guest needs. Inspects grooming and attire of staff and rectifies any deficiencies. Completes opening and closing duties including setting up supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, including opening and locking doors, etc. Inspect kitchens, restaurants storage areas for organization and food safety, use of FIFO, and cleanliness. Complete scheduled inventories and stock and requisition necessary supplies. Monitor production, safety and food safety. Assist the Chief Steward in Managing the day to day “heart of the house” operations for kitchens, restaurants, room service, banqueting and lounges in attaining their established company standards of operation, sanitation, accident prevention. Works closely with the Chief Steward and assists the other food and beverage areas in attaining their goals and standards. Complete required paperwork and orders for maintenance repairs. Communicate handover to next shift.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Kitchen Stewards play an important role in support of several hotel functions. These associates may work across departments (e.g., kitchen, food and beverage, employee dining room) to support cleaning and basic kitchen preparation needs. Whether preparing fresh clean linen and spotless dining ware for guests to enjoy, operating and maintaining cleaning equipment and tools (e.g., dishwashing machines, hand wash stations), or transporting dishware across the hotel, these associates do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma
Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
License or Certification: Food Safety certification course

About the Role

We're looking for a reliable, hardworking Kitchen Steward to join the team at Rydges Adelaide, supporting our chefs by keeping the kitchen clean, organised and ready to perform, shift after shift. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in the details others might overlook and enjoys being a key part of a busy, high-volume kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery, cookware, and kitchen equipment to a high standard, in line with food safety requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, benches, and equipment throughout and at the end of each shift.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks and the timely delivery of clean equipment during service.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling in line with hotel and environmental procedures.
• Safely operate dishwashing machines and cleaning equipment, reporting any faults promptly.
• Support the setup and pack-down of kitchen areas for conference, banquet, and restaurant services.
• Monitor and maintain stock of cleaning supplies and kitchen consumables.
• Follow all WH&S, hygiene, and food safety procedures at all times.

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Steward, Kitchen Hand, or similar role is desirable but not essential.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to get stuck into a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, especially during peak service and large events.
• Physical capability to manage the demands of the role, including standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks.
• A team player who communicates well with chefs and fellow kitchen staff.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends around the events calendar.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
• Owner's mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.
• Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.