Hotel Kitchen Steward: Sanitation & Prep

Highgate; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid jury duty leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Honolulu is seeking a dedicated Utility Steward to maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver, while supporting kitchen staff. The role assists with food storage and rotation, handles heavy cleaning, and upholds sanitation standards across all food and beverage areas, with a focus on safety and reliability.

This hourly position requires flexibility, long hours, and the ability to stand for long periods, contributing to guest satisfaction and smooth

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers and other heavy kitchen equipment.
• Sorting, stacking and prewashing all banquet plate ware, flatware and glassware.
• Transportation of soiled plate ware, flatware and glassware from event space to dishwashing areas.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation.
• Sweep, mop and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, and restaurant and dock area.
• Keep management informed of shortage of equipment and supplies.
• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.Assist Banquets and outlets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Honolulu is seeking a dedicated Utility Steward to maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver, while supporting kitchen staff. The role assists with food storage and rotation, handles heavy cleaning, and upholds sanitation standards across all food and beverage areas, with a focus on safety and reliability.

This hourly position requires flexibility, long hours, and the ability to stand for long periods, contributing to guest satisfaction and smooth