Kitchen Steward: Essential Back-of-House Support

21c Museum Hotel; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

21c Museum Hotels in the United States is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support the back-of-house operations. The role focuses on cleaning serving ware, maintaining a clean BOH area, and organizing the kitchen floor and equipment.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely shifts, proper machine cleaning, and maintaining supplies and cleanliness across dish stations. A background check is required and enthusiasm for the 21c brand is valued.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Must pass a background check.
• Enthusiasm for 21c values and brand.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work on time and ready to work scheduled shift.
• Breaks machine down properly to thoroughly clean all parts.
• Changes water in machine and cleans debris baskets hourly.
• Keeps all chemicals full so machines are cleaning properly.
• Notifies supervisors if low on soap products.
• Keeps three-compartment sink water fresh, changing hourly.
• Ensures sanitizer test strips are present.
• Keeps shelves above sinks organized and dry.
• Takes out trash and recycling as needed during service.
• Stocks hand sinks with soap and towels throughout the day.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of dish stations.
• Maintains an organized soil table for dirty items.
• Keeps soaking basins clean and fresh.
• Stores and organizes BOH space daily.
• Stores and organizes non-F&B orders.
• Removes boxes from receiving area and maintains slop sink.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of glass rack storage area.
• Performs opening and closing duties as outlined by supervisors.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Job description

21c Museum Hotels in the United States is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support the back-of-house operations. The role focuses on cleaning serving ware, maintaining a clean BOH area, and organizing the kitchen floor and equipment.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely shifts, proper machine cleaning, and maintaining supplies and cleanliness across dish stations. A background check is required and enthusiasm for the 21c brand is valued.