Lux Kitchen Steward — Fast-Paced, Team-Driven, Benefits

Saks Fifth Avenue Llc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Saks Global is seeking a Restaurant Dishwasher/Steward in New York to support high‑volume luxury service. You will maintain a pristine, organized kitchen and ensure every plate, glass, utensil and tool is impeccably sanitized for service, enabling culinary and service teams to deliver the expected Saks experience.

You must be reliable, fast, and able to work with minimal supervision while upholding sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Previous stewarding, dishwashing, or utility experience in a high-volume restaurant or upscale hospitality environment is preferred but not required.
• Drive: Proven ability to work autonomously and maintain high operational standards with minimal direct supervision.
• Speed & Efficiency: Highly motivated, results-driven, and able to work quickly and safely under high-pressure, fast-paced kitchen conditions.
• Team Mindset: Fosters a positive, collaborative spirit with a dedicated "win together" attitude.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Stewarding & Dish Operations: sanitization pacing, restocking, safe handling of breakables, machine maintenance, station organization.
• Kitchen Cleanliness & Environmental Safety: floor maintenance, waste management, chemical literacy, culinary support as needed.
• Team Collaboration & Professional Conduct: maintain professional relationships and uphold luxury grooming standards.
• Schedule & Shift Integrity: punctuality, proper PPE, accurate time-in/out, coordination with culinary team.

Skills

Dishwashing

High-volume kitchen

Autonomy

Speed & efficiency

Team mindset

Job description

Saks Global is seeking a Restaurant Dishwasher/Steward in New York to support high‑volume luxury service. You will maintain a pristine, organized kitchen and ensure every plate, glass, utensil and tool is impeccably sanitized for service, enabling culinary and service teams to deliver the expected Saks experience.

You must be reliable, fast, and able to work with minimal supervision while upholding sanitation standards.