Hospitality Kitchen Steward — Fast-Paced, Guest‑Focused

Sonesta International Hotels; Carolina (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Paid Parental Leave

Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Career Development Programs

Employee Cafeteria

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a dedicated Steward to support our culinary team by cleaning, sanitizing, and transporting pots, pans, and kitchenware. The role helps maintain a spotless kitchen, storage areas, and back dock in line with safety standards.

The ideal candidate embraces hospitality and delivering exceptional service to guests and coworkers. This entry-level position offers opportunities to develop in a dynamic, guest-focused hotel environment across multiple properties.

Qualifications

• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures and cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
• Store all clean items to proper storage locations to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Skills

Attentive

Friendly

Courteous

Guest service

Team player

Time management

Detail oriented

Safety awareness

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a dedicated Steward to support our culinary team by cleaning, sanitizing, and transporting pots, pans, and kitchenware. The role helps maintain a spotless kitchen, storage areas, and back dock in line with safety standards.

The ideal candidate embraces hospitality and delivering exceptional service to guests and coworkers. This entry-level position offers opportunities to develop in a dynamic, guest-focused hotel environment across multiple properties.