Kitchen Steward: Sanitation Pro & Team Player

Reitmr; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 5%+1

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 5%

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term 6%

Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a dedicated Steward to support culinary and Food & Beverage teams. You will wash, sanitize, and organize kitchen items, ensuring sanitation standards and safe operation of dishwashing equipment in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Food Handlers Certificate and a flexible schedule including mornings, weekends, and holidays. Prior stewarding or hospitality experience is preferred, with opportunities to contribute to a cohesive team and guest

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a Food Handlers Certificate.
• Previous stewarding, dishwashing, kitchen, restaurant, banquet, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred.

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

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to cleanliness

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dishwashing machines

Stewarding tools

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a dedicated Steward to support culinary and Food & Beverage teams. You will wash, sanitize, and organize kitchen items, ensuring sanitation standards and safe operation of dishwashing equipment in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Food Handlers Certificate and a flexible schedule including mornings, weekends, and holidays. Prior stewarding or hospitality experience is preferred, with opportunities to contribute to a cohesive team and guest