Lead Steward | Club Kitchen Operations Leader

Shore-and-Country-Club; East Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shore and Country Club in Norwalk, CT is seeking a dependable Lead Steward/Dishwasher to join our culinary team. This hands-on role keeps our kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service and events.

You will serve as the main point person for the stewarding area, working with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and team to ensure dishes, equipment, supplies, and work areas are properly cleaned and ready when needed. Hours and schedule vary.

Qualifications

• Prior dishwashing, stewarding, kitchen utility, or similar food service experience preferred.
• Experience in a restaurant, private club, hotel, catering, or banquet environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen sanitation and safe cleaning practices.
• Dependable, organized, and able to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Comfortable working independently while also being part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and service items are clean, sanitized, and ready before use.
• Keep the dishwashing and stewarding areas clean, organized, and running efficiently.
• Receive deliveries and assist with unloading, organizing, and putting away food, products, and supplies.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen, storage, and receiving areas.
• Monitor cleaning supplies, dish chemicals, and other stewarding supplies and communicate when items need to be restocked.
• Assist with trash, recycling, and food waste removal.
• Support banquet and event setup and breakdown, including cleaning and organizing equipment and serviceware.
• Help ensure proper cleaning and sanitation procedures are followed within the stewarding area.
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure clean equipment and supplies are available when needed.
• Assist with other kitchen and stewarding responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Dishwashing

Sanitation knowledge

Fast-paced

Flexible schedule

Job description

The Shore and Country Club in Norwalk, CT is seeking a dependable Lead Steward/Dishwasher to join our culinary team. This hands-on role keeps our kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service and events.

You will serve as the main point person for the stewarding area, working with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and team to ensure dishes, equipment, supplies, and work areas are properly cleaned and ready when needed. Hours and schedule vary.