Banquet Steward: Elevate Guest Banquets

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Hawaii seeks a Steward to join our Culinary & Stewarding division. You will perform general cleaning, assist with transporting food and supplies to function areas, and help set up and breakdown buffet lines for events. The role requires ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate cleaning equipment.

Prior food safety knowledge is preferred. Working hours will vary to support events and kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Perform general or specialized cleaning and other miscellaneous unskilled tasks.
• Transfer food stuff and required China, glassware, silverware, etc. to banquet area.
• Assist the culinary department in transporting food and supplies to and from function area, set-up and breakdown buffet line.
• Must be able to stand and walk during almost entire shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have ability to communicate verbally to other employees and manager.
• Food Safety Certificate, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment and store China, silverware, glassware, etc.
• Clean floors, walls, counters, mats, grills, etc. and kitchen equipment.
• Remove and properly discard garbage from kitchens.
• Set-up chafers, sternos, utensils, etc. on buffet lines; break-down buffet lines.
• Load and transport food, equipment and supplies to function area.
• Handle breakdown station at functions; separate dishes, silverware and glassware and organize in racks and bus pans for washing.
• Wash pots, pans and all kitchen utensils
• Polish all silverware, hollowware, chafing dishes, and other silver items
• Report equipment in need of repair.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
• Assist with inventory of supplies, China, glassware and silverware.

Job description

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Hawaii seeks a Steward to join our Culinary & Stewarding division. You will perform general cleaning, assist with transporting food and supplies to function areas, and help set up and breakdown buffet lines for events. The role requires ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate cleaning equipment.

Prior food safety knowledge is preferred. Working hours will vary to support events and kitchen operations.