Hospitality Steward: Clean Kitchens, Teamwork & Perks

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 401k

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 33

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term  {

Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a dependable Steward to keep kitchens and Food & Beverage areas clean, organized, and safe across restaurants, banquets, and events. You’ll operate dishwashing equipment, support service periods, and help maintain sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a passion for hospitality, with opportunities to contribute to guest experiences behind the scenes and participate in events and catering functions.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented with strong communication.
• Attention to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Able to follow operational procedures consistently.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Reliable and proactive with a service mindset.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness across kitchens, dish areas, storage rooms, and banquet spaces.
• Support kitchen and banquet teams with clean equipment and supplies during service.
• Assist with waste removal, floor cleaning, and sanitation tasks.
• Operate dishwashing machines and stewarding equipment safely.
• Follow food safety regulations and OSHA requirements at all times.
• Organize and store china, glassware, and banquet equipment properly.
• Assist with banquet setup and breakdown for events.
• Monitor cleaning supply levels and communicate needs to leadership.
• Support a clean, safe kitchen environment for culinary teams.
• Work with Culinary, Banquets, and F&B teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented workplace aligned with Sonesta’s culture.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Cleanliness

Safety

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a dependable Steward to keep kitchens and Food & Beverage areas clean, organized, and safe across restaurants, banquets, and events. You’ll operate dishwashing equipment, support service periods, and help maintain sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a passion for hospitality, with opportunities to contribute to guest experiences behind the scenes and participate in events and catering functions.