Kitchen Steward

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Oakland, CA is seeking a Kitchen Steward to keep dishes, pots, and utensils spotless and to maintain clean, organized storage areas. You will support the kitchen team, handle routine sanitation, and contribute to a smooth, guest-focused operation.

The role emphasizes reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hotel environment, with opportunities for full-time benefits and growth within Evolution Hospitality's managed properties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and/or relevant experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate and select among alternative actions quickly and accurately.
• Ability to perform effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Capacity to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen shining by cleaning dishes, scrubbing pots, sweeping floors, and taking out the trash—making every corner fresh and fabulous for the whole team!
• Replace all clean china, glass, and silver in their proper storage spots (with care—no breakage here!)
• Bring your best smile, connect with guests and teammates (sometimes solo!), and jump into any task with a can-do, flexible attitude—because every day brings something new and awesome!
• Be the rock of reliability—show off your good character, make smart choices, and let your trustworthiness shine as you represent our team!

Skills

Cleaning

Organization

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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As a Kitchen Steward, you're the hero behind the sparkle! You'll keep our china, glass, and silver shining, make sanitation a top priority, and team up with the kitchen crew to keep every corner spotless. From scrubbing equipment to organizing utensils and ensuring food is stored and rotated just right, you're the guardian of cleanliness and order in our kitchen kingdom.

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleaning Champions

• Keep the kitchen shining by cleaning dishes, scrubbing pots, sweeping floors, and taking out the trash—making every corner fresh and fabulous for the whole team!

Organization Pros

• Replace all clean china, glass, and silver in their proper storage spots (with care—no breakage here!)

Team Spirits

• Bring your best smile, connect with guests and teammates (sometimes solo!), and jump into any task with a can-do, flexible attitude—because every day brings something new and awesome!

Trustworthy Representatives

• Be the rock of reliability—show off your good character, make smart choices, and let your trustworthiness shine as you represent our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, and/or relevant experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate and select among alternative actions quickly and accurately.
• Ability to perform effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Capacity to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information UNCOVER TIMELESS LUXURY IN UPTOWN OAKLAND To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light. Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

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