Kitchen Steward: Fast-Paced, Team-Driven Support

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a dedicated Steward to keep kitchens and F&B areas clean, organized, and safe across restaurants, banquets, catering and events. You’ll work as part of a team, thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment, and contribute to exceptional guest experiences behind the scenes.

You’ll wash, sanitize, store dishes and equipment; maintain cleanliness of kitchens and back-of-house areas; assist with waste management; follow food safety regulations and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous stewarding, dishwashing, kitchen, restaurant, banquet, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality and kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and safety standards.
• Ability to operate dishwashing equipment and stewarding tools safely and effectively.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a positive, service-focused attitude.
• Dependable, proactive, and able to follow operational procedures consistently.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed in hospitality operations.

Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, kitchen utensils, and Food & Beverage equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across kitchens, dish areas, storage rooms, banquet spaces, and back-of-house operations.
• Support kitchen and banquet teams by ensuring clean equipment and supplies are available throughout service periods.
• Assist with waste removal, recycling, floor cleaning, deep cleaning tasks, and maintaining sanitation standards across Food & Beverage operations.
• Operate dishwashing machines and stewarding equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow food safety regulations, sanitation standards, HACCP guidelines, OSHA requirements, and hotel safety procedures at all times.
• Help organize and store china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and banquet equipment properly.
• Assist with banquet setup and breakdown support as needed for meetings, events, weddings, and catering functions.
• Monitor cleaning supply levels and communicate inventory or maintenance needs to leadership.
• Support a clean, safe, organized, and efficient kitchen environment for culinary and Food & Beverage teams.
• Work collaboratively with Culinary, Banquets, and Food & Beverage teams to support smooth daily operations and guest satisfaction.
• Help create a positive and team-oriented workplace aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a dedicated Steward to keep kitchens and F&B areas clean, organized, and safe across restaurants, banquets, catering and events. You’ll work as part of a team, thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment, and contribute to exceptional guest experiences behind the scenes.

You’ll wash, sanitize, store dishes and equipment; maintain cleanliness of kitchens and back-of-house areas; assist with waste management; follow food safety regulations and