Lead Steward/Dishwasher

Shore and Country Club Incorporated; 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 the kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for daily service and events.

Pay ranges from $21.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience, with a typical schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Wednesday through Sunday. As the main point person for the stewarding area, you will work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to

Qualifications

• Previous dishwashing, stewarding, kitchen utility, or similar food service experience preferred.
• Dependable and organized with ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, utensils, and equipment.
• Keep stewarding areas clean, organized, and efficient.
• Receive deliveries and assist with unloading and storing supplies.
• Maintain clean kitchen, storage, and receiving areas.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and restock as needed.
• Assist with trash, recycling, and waste removal.
• Support banquet and event setup/breakdown and keep equipment clean.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Kitchen utility experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

# **Lead Steward/Dishwasher****The Shore and Country Club | Norwalk, CT**The Shore and Country Club is looking for a dependable and organized **Lead Steward/Dishwasher** to join our culinary team. This is a hands-on position responsible for helping keep our kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for daily service and events.The Lead Steward will serve as the **main point person for the stewarding area**, working closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and culinary team to ensure dishes, equipment, supplies, and work areas are properly cleaned, organized, and ready when needed.**Position Details*** Pay: $21.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience* Typical Schedule: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Wednesday through Sunday* Schedule may vary based on Club operations, events, and business needs.### **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.### **What We're Looking For*** Previous 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.* Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.* Comfortable working independently while also being part of a team.* Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.* Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.### **Physical Requirements*** Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.* Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull throughout the shift.* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.* Comfortable working in a commercial kitchen environment that may be hot, humid, wet, and noisy.### **About The Shore and Country Club**The Shore and Country Club is a private, family-oriented club located on Norwalk Harbor. Our team works together to provide a welcoming and high-quality experience for our members and guests.We are looking for someone who takes pride in keeping things clean and organized, can be counted on to keep the stewarding area running smoothly, and enjoys supporting a team.