Kitchen Steward: Master of Cleanliness & Organization

Kaiya Beach Resort; Rosemary Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiya Beach Resort in Inlet Beach, Florida, is seeking motivated Stewards to join our kitchen team. The role focuses on dishwashing, maintaining a clean and organized stewarding area, and supporting sanitation across all back-of-house spaces.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, reliable, and professional, with a willingness to learn alongside an experienced culinary team. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is needed.

Qualifications

• Stewarding, dishwashing, or professional cleaning experience helpful; training is available.
• Ability to follow sanitation instructions and established cleaning procedures.
• Comfort working efficiently in a busy kitchen and keeping the work area controlled during service.
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, organization, and personal responsibility.
• Professional communication, a positive attitude, and willingness to receive instruction and constructive feedback.
• Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, along with scheduled training.
• Food Handler Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, air-dry, and properly organize cookware, utensils, china, kitchen tools, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized dish and stewarding area throughout the shift and keep clean and soiled items separated.
• Keep floors, sinks, drains, shelving, trash areas, and other back-of-house spaces clean according to assigned procedures.
• Use dishwashing equipment and cleaning chemicals safely; follow instructions for proper sanitation concentrations.
• Keep chemicals labeled, stocked, and stored separately from food and food-contact items; communicate supply shortages.
• Remove trash and recycling promptly and participate in scheduled deep-cleaning projects.
• Return clean equipment to designated locations; handle china and tools with care and report damage or maintenance concerns.
• Follow opening, closing, cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures; support the team with cleaning and organizational tasks as needed.
• Communicate respectfully with chefs, cooks, and other team members; demonstrate professionalism and hospitality toward guests and colleagues.
• Be willing to learn equipment, cleaning methods, and kitchen procedures and receive coaching.

Skills

Dishwashing & Stewarding

Attention to detail

Follow sanitation procedures

Team player

Job description

Kaiya Beach Resort in Inlet Beach, Florida, is seeking motivated Stewards to join our kitchen team. The role focuses on dishwashing, maintaining a clean and organized stewarding area, and supporting sanitation across all back-of-house spaces.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, reliable, and professional, with a willingness to learn alongside an experienced culinary team. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is needed.