Barchetta | Steward

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is seeking a Steward to clean all kitchens and food and beverage equipment in line with hotel standards. The Steward comprehends the food and beverage operation and prioritizes cleanliness of all food preparation and service areas.

Responsibilities include washing dishes, sanitizing cookware, maintaining clean floors, assisting chefs, cooks, and banquet staff, and supporting banquet and restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen or hotel environment.
• Ability to operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of dishwasher setup, operation, and chemical safety.
• Clean pots, pans, and cookware; sanitize dishes and silverware.
• Maintain clean kitchen floors and food prep areas.
• Assist chefs, cooks, and banquet staff with tools and equipment.
• Support banquet and restaurant operations by transporting and setting up equipment.

Job description

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel has over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre-function meeting space with waterfront views.

Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel The Omni Ft. Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story hotel, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, and connected directly to the Broward County Convention. The property offers 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple restaurants, a vibrant rooftop bar, a sprawling pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel has over 120,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom, junior ballroom, 25 breakout rooms and pre-function meeting space with waterfront views.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible to clean all kitchens and food and beverage equipment, in accordance with hotel standards. The Steward comprehends the food and beverage operation and prioritizes cleanliness of all food preparation and service areas.

Essential Job Functions

• Knowledge of dishwasher presentation; how to set up, how to clean, chemicals and temperature setting of dishwashers.
• Clean pots, pans and all other cookware utensils. All cookware and utensils will be completely cleaned and sanitized.
• Keep the kitchen floor clean and wash area free of food residue or any other debris.
• Knowledge of floor maintenance, equipment used, and good knowledge of chemical safety & usage.
• Wash and sanitize all dishes and silverware after each meal of service.
• Polish silverware, chafing dishes, China and other service equipment as required.
• and silverware for high-end presentations. Organize clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
• Knowledge of dumpster procedures and cardboard (making bales).
• Waste removal and safe lifting practices associated with waste removal.
• Scrub stovetops, ovens and grills to remove food residue.
• Clean range - hoods and ventilation filters to prevent grease accumulation.
• Sweep, mop coolers and Freezer
• Wipe down shelves to prevent spills and odors in coolers and freezers.
• Sweep and mop floors to remove food debris and spills.
• Sanitize rubber mats to prevent bacterial growth
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Wash and sanitize all kitchen related items using a three-compartment sink.
• assist chefs, cooks, and banquet staff by providing clean and organized tools and equipment.
• Support banquet and restaurant operations by transporting, setting up, and breaking down service equipment.
• Empty trash bins regularly transport garbage and recyclables to designated disposal areas.
• Stock and replenish plates on cooking stations.
• Assist and support all kitchens at Omni Fort Lauderdale

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with Supervisor and Department Manager.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Maintain a professional business appearance, attitude, and performance.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Team oriented with a positive, professional attitude.
• Ability to operate dish washing equipment.

Environment & Position Analysis

• Move, bend, lift and carry place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Requires repetitive motion of arms, hands, and legs.
• Must be able to push and pull carts, hot boxes, and queen Mary’s.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending, twisting and going up and down stairs.
• Hot, humid, and noisy kitchen environment.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and sharp equipment

Tools & Equipment

• Queen Mary cart, utility cart, glass racks, dollies and Tilt Truck (trash cart).
• Gloves, Aprons, glass racks, flatware racks, and bus tub.
• Mop bucket, mop, broom, dustpan and floor squeegees.
• Inventory Scale.
• Ware washer machine and chemicals.
• China, flatware and glassware.

Omni Hotels & Resorts Is An Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO Is The Law Poster Is Available Using The Following Link

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.