Luxury Hotel Steward & Kitchen Sanitation Aide

Highgate; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate is seeking a Steward/Potwasher/Warewasher at The Elser Hotel & Residences in Downtown Miami. The role maintains cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver and supports kitchen staff in sanitation and storage areas.

Responsibilities include heavy cleaning of equipment, stocking supplies, safe handling of chemicals, and assisting with setup and breakdown of buffet and banquet services. A high school diploma and flexibility are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel experience preferred.
• Able to work flexible, long hours when required.
• Heavy work: up to 100 pounds occasional lifting.
• Ability to stand for the entire shift.
• Must communicate effectively with guests and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy 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.
• Sweep, mop and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, and restaurant and dock area.
• Keep management informed of shortage of equipment and supplies.
• Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location with care.
• Knowledge of 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 to avoid injuries.
• Follow proper procedures in breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Assist in set up and breakdown of restaurant buffet.
• Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand

Skills

Flexible schedule

Stand for long shifts

Strong communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate is seeking a Steward/Potwasher/Warewasher at The Elser Hotel & Residences in Downtown Miami. The role maintains cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver and supports kitchen staff in sanitation and storage areas.

Responsibilities include heavy cleaning of equipment, stocking supplies, safe handling of chemicals, and assisting with setup and breakdown of buffet and banquet services. A high school diploma and flexibility are preferred.