Kitchen Steward

The Usual; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

25 vacation days

Personal development

Employee discounts

Exchange program

Job summary

The Usual Rotterdam seeks a Kitchen Steward to keep our pantry and displays inviting and well-organized, supporting the service team with consistent, high-quality food presentation.

You will work in a design-led, hospitality-focused environment that values sustainability, teamwork, and personal growth, with full-time hours and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required; other languages are a plus.
• 1–2 years of relevant hospitality experience preferred.
• Must be legally allowed to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Co-responsible for guest satisfaction by ensuring high presentation of dishes.
• Maintain mise en place and daily F&B setup.
• Keep pantry and culinary zones neat, clean and organized.
• Clean cookware and dining materials to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain clean floors and remove broken or defective equipment.
• Ensure food items are well stocked and HACCP checks are completed.

Skills

English fluency

Hospitality experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Join us as

Kitchen Steward

Welcome to The Usual, the design hotel and F&B hotspot you’ve been waiting for. Our incredible design hotel offers more than just accommodation. It provides a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests are treated like friends. Join us at The Usual Rotterdam.

You are responsible to put the dots on the ‘’i’’ while serving our delicious food. Your base is the pantry, always in touch with fellow employees and hotel guests. Are you the foodie we are looking for?

Be you with us

We're committed to being a hotel that won’t treat the planet like a hotel. We think that travel can be a force for good. Our solution-oriented group of optimists is committed to offering welcoming city trips that empower and inspire our guests, our colleagues, and the locals to do good, every step of the way.

At our workplace, we foster an empowering environment where individuals are encouraged to unleash their full potential. Our team embraces a warm and welcoming atmosphere, creating a sense of belonging and support for everyone. Collaboration is at the heart of our culture, as we believe that great achievements are made through teamwork and shared ideas. We are a game-changing company, constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo of traditional hospitality. Join us and experience a workplace where being your authentic self is celebrated.

The role

You are co-responsible for serving our delicious food on a daily basis. You create unforgettable experiences for our guests through food. The pantry and our food displays are your responsibility, and you'll make this as appealing as possible. By doing so, you contribute to making our guests want to eat with us again. Some of your tasks will be:

• Co-responsible for guest satisfaction by putting the cherry on the top of our ready to be served dishes.
• Co-responsible for mise and place and set up of our daily F&B offering
• Keep our pantry and culinary zone neat clean and tidy
• Clean all cookware and dining materials to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and make sure that guests have the best service
• Maintain clean floors
• Remove broken or defective cooking/dining equipment
• Ensure that food items are all well stocked
• Ensure that mandatory HACCP checks are completed, and flag concerns and improvements plans.

What you'll bring to the table

We are in search of someone with a passion for F&B. You know what to do to keep our kitchen clean and have a great eye attention to detail. Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively are essential for success in this role. Next to this, the following requirements apply:

• Preferably 1-2 years relevant work experience or passionate about food. We also welcome great characters from other industries / fields next to hospitality.
• Fluency in English is a must, additional languages you speak are welcome.
• Fulltime available with flexible availability including weekends starting time between 6:00-08:00 (AM shifts) or shifts starting between 14:00-17:00 (PM shifts).
• Must have a heart for sustainability
• You are legally allowed to work in The Netherlands.

What's in it for you?

• Monthly salary around €2470 gross;
• We are looking for someone who is available fulltime (38 hours);
• 25 vacation days to relax and unwind throughout the year based on fulltime;
• Personal development opportunities;
• Personal monthly Alleo budget to be used for fun-stuff: shopping, entertainment, education, well-being and more.
• The opportunity to join an innovative, international hospitality group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a brand;
• Are you fond of your coworkers and enjoy spending time with them? Join us for get-togethers, which include food and beverages, to further strengthen those connections.
• Fixed travel allowance for commuting
• Personal coaching based on (y)our goals, development and ambition
• Discount for you and family while enjoying time off (eat, sleep, play) in our hotels
• Exchange program across The Usual hotels (optional program)
• We celebrate you and your style. We provide uniforms however we leave room for your personal touch.
• Joining our cause will give you the unique chance to be part of a major transformation, leaving a long-lasting impact;
• Extra time off to volunteer with our charities.

How we work

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We strive to be open, honest, and inclusive, and we believe that these values are essential for everyone to be their best selves. We don't believe in a one‑size‑fits‑all approach - we want to hear about your passions and help you build a career that fits your needs! There is freedom for growth, change, and defining our culture together.

Contact information

Do you have questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out, we can’t wait to meet you! You can reach out to our People & Culture department at [e-mail].