Banquets Steward (Casual)

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

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Aloha and Welcome! Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Mauna Kea Resort. We invite you to our dynamic team of hospitality professionals. We are confident that our salary and benefits package will be attractive. In addition to industry-competitive salaries, team member recognition programs, and training and career opportunities, we also offer the following benefits: medical,drug, vision, and dental care, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, dining, and golf discounts, and more.

AtMauna Kea Resort,we're creating a hospitality company whose future is unlimited and whose values reflect the dedication and passion of our employees.Our success is measured by the quality of the relationships we build with one another, our guests, and our strategic partners. By seeking ways to add value to every encounter, we set ourselves apart from others and instill a sense of pride that is uniquely Prince. We invite you to share this journey with us.

Division: Culinary & Stewarding (CUL002)

Steward

Primary Responsibilities: 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.

• Operate dishwashing equipment and store China, silverware, glassware, etc.
• Clean floors, walls, counters, mats, grills, etc. and kitchen equipment.
• Remove and properly discard or 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
• Clean any spillage on kitchen, function area or dining room floors.
• Follow safety policies and procedures when performing job duties, using cleaning solutions and operating equipment.
• Secure equipment and supplies at the end of shift.
• Polish all silverware, hollowware, chafing dishes, and other silver items etc.
• Complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Report equipment in need of repair.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Other Duties:

• Assist with inventory of supplies, China, glassware and silverware.

Working Conditions:

• Kitchen noises; people talking in loud voice; pots, pans, cleaning equipment operating
• Work outdoors to set-up and break-down function area in various weather conditions.
• May get wet when operating the dishwasher, cleaning mats, garbage cans, etc.

Work Hours:

• Must be able to work shifts and days determined by the Executive Steward.
• Must be able to work in excess of 40 hours per week, when needed.

Equipment Use:

• Dishwashing machine, floor buffer, pressure washer, burnishing machine, food warmers, chill boxes, speed racks, rubbish dumpsters, grills, portable freezers, gas burners, broom, mop.
• Flat truck with hydraulic lift gate, van, electric carts to transport food and supplies.
• Trash compactor and cardboard bailer

Mental and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand and walk during almost entire shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to and over 50lbs.
• Push/pull warmers, carts, and wagons up to and over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and reach to set up buffets, do cleaning, operate machines.

Communication Demands:

• Must have ability to communicate verbally to other employees and manager.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions.
• Must have Dept of Health TB Clearance.
• Must be able to multi-task
• Food Safety Certificate, preferred.

As of 5/2024

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA