Kitchen Steward - Regent Santa Monica Beach

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Regent Santa Monica Beach is seeking a Steward/Stewardess to uphold the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards in our culinary areas. You will support daily operations behind the scenes, ensuring equipment, dishes, and workspaces are pristine and ready for service.

Reporting to the Stewarding Supervisor, you will handle dishwashing, maintain sanitation, assist with banquet setups, and collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely, flawless guest service.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with dishwashing and sanitation procedures.
• Basic food handling and prep skills are a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of inventory management and ordering processes.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and polish dishes, utensils, glassware, and kitchen equipment using proper techniques.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment by sweeping, mopping, and cleaning work surfaces, coolers and equipment.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing kitchen supplies, including dry goods, perishables, and cleaning materials.
• Maintain a stock of clean and sanitized kitchen tools and utensils for the culinary team's use.
• Run food for plated and buffet banquet events and restock buffets.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of banquet spaces for events and meetings.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handwashing and PPE.

Job description

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ prestigious luxury and lifestyle portfolio, introduces a new era of coastal indulgence in Los Angeles. This flagship beachfront resort features 167 expansive guest rooms and suites—among the largest in Santa Monica—starting at a generous 720 square feet and designed for elevated comfort. Each room offers spa-inspired bathrooms with soaking tubs, walk‑in rain showers, double vanities, and Perricone MD amenities, alongside thoughtful Regent hallmarks that create a refined residential feel. Set along a coveted stretch of Pacific coastline, the hotel blends timeless elegance with contemporary design, delivering a truly immersive luxury experience. As the Americas flagship for Regent, the property also features a 10,000-square-foot Guerlain Wellness spa, an oceanfront pool experience, a state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, and curated retail at The Regent Boutique.

At the heart of Regent Santa Monica Beach's food and beverage program is Orla and Orla Bar, created by James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina. Showcasing vibrant Mediterranean and Middle Eastern–inspired cuisine, Orla brings bold flavors, fresh seafood, and elevated hospitality to the Southern California dining scene, drawing inspiration from Mina's Egyptian heritage and the spirit of coastal markets. Orla Bar complements the restaurant with a refined social atmosphere, featuring expertly crafted cocktails and light bites in an elegant setting at the center of the hotel. Additional dining experiences include Azure Bar, offering sophisticated poolside dining and oceanfront cocktails, and Sweet July Café, developed in collaboration with Ayesha Curry, serving thoughtfully curated coffee, tea, and casual fare. Together, these concepts establish Regent Santa Monica Beach as one of Los Angeles’ premier culinary destinations.

Job Summary:

As Steward/Stewardess at Regent Santa Monica Beach, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and operational efficiency within our culinary and dining areas. Your dedication to ensuring a seamless operation behind the scenes will contribute to the overall exceptional guest experience.

A little bit about your day:

Reporting to the Stewarding Supervisor, every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Promote Regent's service philosophy and style through our people attributes.
• Maintain impeccable personal grooming standards to uphold the professional and property style of the resort.
• Wash, sanitize, and polish dishes, utensils, glassware, and kitchen equipment using proper techniques.
• Ensure that all items are cleaned to the highest standards and ready for use by the culinary team.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment by regularly sweeping, mopping, and cleaning work surfaces, Coolers and Equipment.
• Empty and clean trash and recycling bins to prevent the buildup of waste.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing kitchen supplies, including dry goods, perishables, and cleaning materials.
• Maintain a stock of clean and sanitized kitchen tools and utensils for the culinary team's use.
• Ensure all F&B equipment is organized and available for all banquet events.
• Run food for Platted and Buffet Banquet Events. Maintain and restock Buffets. Assist in Platted up Banquet Functions.
• Assist in the efficient setup and breakdown of banquet spaces for events and meetings.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handwashing and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Monitor and report any maintenance or safety issues to the appropriate department.
• Dispose of kitchen waste in an environmentally responsible manner, following recycling and waste separation guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and other team members to ensure smooth operations and timely service.
• Maintain accurate records of the dishwashing and cleaning processes, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• Familiarity with proper dishwashing and sanitation procedures.
• Basic food handling and prep skills are a plus.
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management and ordering processes.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, stoop, and bend repetitively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Willingness to assist in other areas when necessary and reasonable requested.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What you can expect from us:

The hourlypay range for this role is$26.92 to $33.65. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed atRegent Santa Monica Beach.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled.