Kitchen Steward

Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt Hilton; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier Nashville hotel is seeking a Kitchen Steward to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and service areas. Responsibilities include washing dishes, maintaining dish station readiness, supporting restaurant operations, and assisting with basic food prep. Ideal candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights. This role provides a growth opportunity towards Prep Cook duties. Competitive compensation and a team-oriented environment await new team members.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable moving throughout the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and organize dishes and utensils.
• Maintain dish station cleanliness and readiness.
• Collect used plates from hotel floor landings.
• Support the restaurant team with cleaning and stocking.
• Set up and break down comp service.
• Assist with basic food prep tasks as assigned.

Skills

Ability to stand for up to 8 hours

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Strong organization and cleanliness standards

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Position Summary

The Kitchen Steward keeps our hotel kitchen and service areas clean, stocked, and running smoothly. This role supports dish, sanitation, comp service setup, and restaurant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and organize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots/pans
• Maintain dish station cleanliness and readiness (chemicals, racks, trash, floors)
• Collect used plates from hotel floor landings and return them to dish
• Support the restaurant team as needed (stocking, resetting, cleaning support)
• Set up, replenish, and break down comp service
• Assist with basic food prep tasks as assigned (organization, simple prep work)

Requirements

• Able to stand for up to 8 hours per shift
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable moving throughout the hotel (floors/landings)
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

What Success Looks Like

• Dish never becomes a bottleneck during the dinner rush
• Floors/landings are cleared consistently (no plate pileups)
• Comp service stays clean, stocked, and guest‑ready
• You stay organized, communicate early, and keep standards high

Growth Opportunity

High performers can earn training hours toward Prep Cook / Line Cook duties. What we look for:

• Strong organization and cleanliness standards
• Reliable attendance and urgency during busy periods
• Willingness to learn prep basics and follow recipes/instructions
• Great communication and teamwork