Banquets & Catering | Steward | Full Time | AM

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Franklintown (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of fun

Complimentary meals

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Discounted associate rates

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Banquet Steward to support event operations across our Florida facilities. You will transport equipment and meals to functions, maintain clean service areas, and help with dishwashing as needed.

Ideal candidates have hands-on hospitality knowledge, strong guest service, and the stamina to stand for long events. You will contribute to a safe, sanitary environment and support senior management in busy banquet settings.

Qualifications

• Hands-on food and beverage knowledge and hospitality operations awareness.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events.

Responsibilities

• Transport equipment and food/beverage to functions per hotel standards.
• Replenish kitchen line with clean pots, plates, and china.
• Establish dish out and breakdown stations; assist with dishwashing as needed.
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation standards and prepare for inspections.
• Clean and sanitize ice machines and all food & beverage areas.

Skills

Hospitality knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Stamina/standing/walking

Mentoring talent

Job description

Banquet Steward

Overview

The Banquet Steward is responsible for transporting all equipment and food/beverage to functions in accordance with hotel standards. The Steward comprehends the food and beverage operation and prioritizes cleanliness of food preparation and service areas.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to replenish kitchen line with clean pots, plates, and misc. china.
• Responsible to assist with banquet plate ups as directed.
• Establish dish out and breakdown stations for all banquet events. Assist with dishwashing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation awareness standards. Prepare daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing ice machines.
• Ensure upkeep, safety and cleanliness in food preparation areas, refrigeration, storage areas, food and beverage service areas, hallways, corridors, and storerooms.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all food & beverage shelving, carts, and trash receptacles
• Perform any other duties required by senior management.

Qualifications

• The Candidate must have hands-on food and beverage knowledge and a comprehensive, working knowledge of the hospitality business.
• A minimum of relevant stewarding experience in a large convention hotel is strongly preferred.
• Highly developed customer service skills; possessing a friendly approachable demeanor and strong problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Must have the ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop growing talent for the company.
• PERKS AND BENEFITS:
  • A culture of fun, inclusion, and growth
  • Complimentary meals
  • Health Insurance and matching 401(k) after one year
  • Generous Paid Time Off offered after 90 days
  • Performance-driven, ALL-IN culture
  • Discounted associate rates at Omni properties nationwide