Mokara | Steward

Omni Hotels & Resorts; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mokara Hotel & Spa, part of Omni Hotels & Resorts, seeks a dedicated Steward/Dishwasher to uphold cleanliness and sanitation in our kitchen. You will sort and wash ware, maintain the dishwashing area, and support kitchen staff to ensure a smooth dining operation.

Candidates should demonstrate strong customer service, teamwork, and the ability to work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays. A Food Handler certificate is required or obtained upon hire.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
• Create a courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Must have unexpired Food Handler certificate or obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled ware for dishwasher
• Wash ware and return to storage
• Keep dish machine clean and stocked
• Polish silverware and cleaning equipment
• Transport and arrange utensils for kitchen staff
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas and floors
• Report inventory and supplies to supervisor
• Follow safety guidelines for chemicals and storage
• Assist kitchen staff and stewarding supervisor as needed
• Attend department meetings and trainings

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication

Sanitation safety

Professional demeanor

Flexibility

Food handlers

Physical stamina

Job description

Mokara Hotel & Spa

The Mokara Hotel & Spa, a relaxing retreat on San Antonio's world-famous Riverwalk is just steps from all the action yet worlds away. Mokara has a long-standing history of excellence. As the only Forbes four-star hotel in San Antonio, Mokara is the first choice for sophisticated travelers. Be a part of an attentive staff by making our guest stays a memorable one where exceptional is included.

The Mokara Hotel & Spa's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Mokara Hotel & Spa may be your perfect match.

Steward/Dishwasher

Overview:

This team member is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Responsibilities:

• Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly.


• Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas as designated.


• Keep dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.


• De-tarnish/polish silver for proper appearance.


• Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work.


• Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware to provide cooks, banquet servers and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests' dining experience.


• Performs duties to maintain kitchen work areas and restaurant equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition.


• Sweep and mops floors.


• Washes worktable, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.


• Separates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers.


• Steam-cleans or hoses-out garbage cans.


• Scrapes food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine.


• Run glasses through the dish machine twice.


• Puts away and rotates stock.


• Put away all clean utensils and stock in designated areas.


• Cleaning and sanitizing all kitchen equipment, stoves, grills, prep tables, etc.


• Cleaning and sanitizing all kitchen areas, floors, and walls.


• Report inventory to supervisor for supplies and cleaning chemicals.


• Following safety guidelines and proper usage of all cleaning chemicals before, during and after usage, which includes proper storage of all chemicals when not in use.


• Report kitchen equipment when not in working order to a supervisor/manager assigned.


• Assist kitchen staff when needed.


• Assist Stewarding Supervisor in organizing and maintaining all inventories of china, glass & silver.


• Attend department meetings and other company required training.


• Complete other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service orientation and skills.


• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.


• Ability to communicate effectively.


• Excellent safety and sanitation skills.


• Create a courteous, friendly, professional work environment.


• Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule which includes working on weekends and holidays.


• Must have unexpired Food Handlers - or obtain upon hire.


• Physical strength and stamina are essential to this position due to the high activity level. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.