Kitchen Steward

Avion Hospitality; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality is seeking a Steward to maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass and silver, ensuring top sanitation standards. You will support kitchen staff in keeping the kitchen and storage areas clean, and assist with proper food storage and rotation.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, ability to communicate clearly, and the capacity to work well under pressure in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related field preferred.
• Ability to convey information clearly.
• Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Operate the dish-washing equipment and ensure sanitation.
• Replace clean china, glass and silver in proper storage with care to minimize breakage.
• Wash pots, pans and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and restaurant.
• Empty garbage from Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster; maintain back dock cleanliness.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Skills

Clear communication

Decision making

Stress management

Composure under pressure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Hotel/related experience preferred

Job description

Description

Job Summary

A Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. He/she is also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area. He/she is also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Job Duties & Functions

• Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Operate the dish-washing equipment to ensure that all china, glass and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Replace all clean china; glass and silver in its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Wash pots, pans and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness andsanitation, storing them in the proper location.
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and restaurant
• Empty garbage from Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster. Maintain the cleanliness of the back dock and dumpster area.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.