Lost Pier Cafe - Steward

The Ranch At Laguna Beach; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free golf

Discounted tickets to Disneyland

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

The Ranch at Laguna Beach is seeking a dedicated steward to support our food and beverage operations. You will clean and sanitize dishware, stock supplies, and help maintain a spotless, organized kitchen environment.

This role requires high school education, prior stewarding experience in a full-service restaurant or resort, and a neat, professional appearance as part of our team.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required. Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.
• Prior experience as a steward in a full-service restaurant or resort.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Ranch standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all china, glassware, silverware, pots and pans for the Ranch LB properties.
• Ensure adequate dishware and supplies for each shift and cart/rack availability.
• Maintain sanitation of kitchens and prep areas, including ovens, grills, stoves, hoods, fryers, and floors.
• Empty trash continuously to ensure cleanliness.
• Assist with food prep duties as needed.

Skills

Steward experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Location: Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

Clean, transport and store all pots and pans used in the food and beverage operations and maintain the dish pit and storage room in a clean and orderly manner.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and sanitize all china, glassware, silverware, flatware, pots and pans for the Ranch LB properties.
• Ensure the restaurant and banquet kitchens have the required amounts of dishware for each shift, and sufficient Queen Mary carts and racks to place dirty dishes, silverware, pots, pans, etc. on.
• Responsible for the proper sanitation and cleanliness of all kitchens and food preparation areas, including ovens, grills, stoves, hoods, fryers, preparation slicers, steam kettles, tables and floors.
• Empty trash continuously to ensure cleanliness.
• Assist with food prep duties as needed.

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as required in addition to the principal duties outlined above.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the requirements of The Ranch Laguna Beach.

PERKS AND DISCOUNTS

• Discount packages include: Free golf (based on availability), discounted pet insurance, discounted tickets to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm and more!

QualificationsREQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Education and Licensing

• High school or equivalent education required. Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience as a steward in a full-service restaurant or resort.

Grooming

• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per The Ranch standards.

Competencies

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Knowledge of The Ranch operations, its services, and facilities.
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Ability to create appropriate buffet displays up to 5-6 feet in height and the ability to set up, maintain and breakdown same.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.
• Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift up to 50 lbs., including, but not limited to, pots and pans and trays of food or food items, on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

OTHER

• Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position. Irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Due to the fluctuation in business levels in the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of The Ranch. In addition, attendance is required at all scheduled training sessions and meetings.
• Upon employment, all team members are required to fully comply with company rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of The Ranch’s facilities. Team members who violate The Ranch rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Flexibility with working hours and on-call rotation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

The Ranch at Laguna Beach provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive remarks, jokes, slurs, visual displays, physical conduct, or any other behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

This policy applies to all employees and applicants, as well as contractors, interns, volunteers, and any others conducting business with or on behalf of The Ranch. It applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This policy prohibits all forms of harassment and retaliation for reporting or participating in EEO-related investigations or complaints. Any employee who violates this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

The Ranch encourages employees to report all incidents of harassment to a member of management, HR department, and/or anonymous hotline or web portal. All reports are treated seriously, handled confidentially to the extent possible, and investigated promptly and fairly. When necessary, corrective action will be taken to stop the conduct and prevent its recurrence.

Managers and supervisors are expected to model inclusive behavior, promptly address inappropriate conduct, and report concerns to HR. They are instrumental to ensure that the work environment remains free of discrimination and harassment.

All employees are expected to read, understand, and comply with this EEO Policy. Acknowledgment of this policy may be required during onboarding and periodically throughout employment.