Kitchen Steward & Sanitation Specialist

Highgate; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Steward/Cleaner to manage the cleaning operation in all Food and Beverage areas, ensuring sanitation in line with the Department of Environmental & Health Services.

You will operate the dishwashing facility, restock supplies, and maintain a safe, orderly kitchen. The role requires flexible hours, physical endurance for heavy lifting, and reliable attendance. Strong communication and a service-oriented demeanor are essential to support guests and hotel staff.

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 often and/or 20 pounds constantly to 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 levels of employees and guests in a courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance per hotel standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to storage with care to minimize breakage.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Sweep and mop and organize the entire Kitchen area including sinks, ice machine, soap and sanitizers.
• Manually wash and scrub all pots and pans.
• Ensure dispensers are fully stocked with paper, soap and sanitizer.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in kitchens and utility 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 floors, keep them clean and dry; clean spills immediately.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Stand for shifts

Guest service

Attendance reliability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Steward/Cleaner to manage the cleaning operation in all Food and Beverage areas, ensuring sanitation in line with the Department of Environmental & Health Services.

You will operate the dishwashing facility, restock supplies, and maintain a safe, orderly kitchen. The role requires flexible hours, physical endurance for heavy lifting, and reliable attendance. Strong communication and a service-oriented demeanor are essential to support guests and hotel staff.