Kitchen Steward & Sanitation Specialist

Kessler Collection; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Kessler Collection's Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville is seeking a Steward/Potwasher/Warewasher to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in our kitchen areas and storage rooms. You will assist in heavy cleaning, handle dishwashing duties, and support food & beverage operations with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires standing for long periods, the ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, and a customer‑oriented, team‑driven attitude.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Flexible and willing to work long hours when required.
• Ability to stand during the entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor while interacting with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy‑duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk‑in refrigerators and freezers and other heavy kitchen equipment.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation, and vacuum carpeted areas through the food and beverage outlets.
• Sweep, mop and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, and restaurant and dock area.
• Keep management informed of shortages of equipment and supplies.
• 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.
• Know proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Empty garbage from the food and beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Follow the proper procedures for breaking down, cleaning and reassembling all kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
• Assist banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kessler Collection's Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville is seeking a Steward/Potwasher/Warewasher to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in our kitchen areas and storage rooms. You will assist in heavy cleaning, handle dishwashing duties, and support food & beverage operations with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires standing for long periods, the ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, and a customer‑oriented, team‑driven attitude.