Kitchen Steward - FT

Highgate Hotels, LP; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels, LP in Las Vegas is hiring a Kitchen Steward/Cleaner to support the Food & Beverage team. The role focuses on operating dishwashing equipment, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas, and ensuring proper storage of cleaned china, glass, and silver.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, the ability to stand for long periods, and flexibility with hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related field experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule and long hours required.
• Heavy work; ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift.
• Effective verbal and written communication with staff and guests.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Maintain professional appearance and comply with hotel standards.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashing equipment to thoroughly clean china, glassware, and silver.
• Return cleaned items to storage with care to prevent breakage.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in all kitchen and F&B areas.
• Stock dispensers with paper, soap and sanitizer.
• Sweep, mop, and keep kitchen areas organized.
• Follow safety rules and procedures; participate in trainings.
• Support loss prevention guidelines.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Kitchen Steward - FT

Compensation Minimum: USD $15.00/Hr.

Compensation Maximum: USD $15.00/Hr.

Compensation Type: Hourly

Location: US-NV-Las Vegas

About the Company

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Overview

The Kitchen Steward/Cleaner is responsible for the cleaning operation in all Food and Beverage areas, and is also expected to to maintain an acceptable level of sanitation and cleanliness throughout the Food and Beverage areas, in accordance with the Department of Environmental & Health Services

Responsibilities

• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Sweep and Mop and assure organization of the entire Kitchen area including: sinks, ice machine, soap and sanitizers
• Manually wash and scrub all pots and pans.
• Ensure all dispensers are fully stock of paper, soap and sanitizer.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens and utility work areas.
• Wash tile floors in all food and beverage areas.
• Empty trash and keep cans clean.
• Comply with all Loss Prevention guidelines.
• Sweep and mop floor. Keep floors clean and dry; clean up wet spills immediately.
• Comply and assure compliance with all safety standards by following all safety rules and procedures.
• Attend meetings/training as required by management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours required at times.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.