Steward

Avocet Hospitality Group; Folly Beach (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for internal growth and development

Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

Job summary

A beachfront hotel is seeking a Dishwasher / Steward to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and assist in food preparation. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a similar role and possesses strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include washing dishes, keeping the kitchen organized, and supporting the culinary team. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $16-$18 per hour, along with various employee benefits, including a 401(k) plan with employer matching and discounts at all company-owned locations.

Qualifications

• 1 year steward experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean kitchen and organize dish area.
• Wash, stack, and store dishware and cookware.
• Assist in food prep and clean-up.

Skills

Customer service

Planning and multi-tasking

Self-motivated with a high energy level

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Dish machine

Mop

Broom

Job description

Who We Are

Tides Folly Beach is a beachfront hotel driven and defined by a singular passion: community. We go above and beyond to provide an expectation-exceeding, smile-inducing, memory-making experience for our community of guests. Internally, we focus on building a strong, tight-knit team community through growth, support, camaraderie, and pride. We embrace the community, culture, and spirit of Folly Beach while also being a steward in the evolution of the town as a coastal destination.

Job Title

Dishwasher / Steward

Department

Kitchen

Location

Tides Folly Beach

Reports To

Executive Chef/Sous Chef

Position Summary

A Steward assists in keeping a restaurant clean and sanitary, assists in cleaning dishes, and tends to customers' needs.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed. Keeps the dish area free of clutter and organized.
• Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
• Maintains clean / dry floors throughout the shift.
• Properly washes, stacks, and stores china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
• Changes water of machines and sinks every two hours, or more often as required by business levels, and properly uses chemical dilutions set by EcoLab.
• Assists in the timely storing of food deliveries.
• Maintains trash cans throughout shift and removes full trash cans and boxes at the end of each shift.
• Maintains the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves.
• Follows the posted daily dish cleaning duties.
• Assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Job Requirements

Education: high school diploma preferred

Experience: 1 year steward experience preferred

Skills

• Customer service
• Planning and multi-tasking
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Verbal communication

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment to Be Used

Dish machine, mop, broom

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same repetitive movements.
• Walk for long periods of time.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull items in excess of 30 pounds.

Work Environment

• Always work indoors.
• Often wear uniforms such as aprons or jackets.
• Are often exposed to hazardous situations and conditions that produce cuts or minor burns.
• Are often exposed to hot and cold temperatures, such as when working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers.
• Sometimes wear protective and safety attire, such as gloves.
• Work physically near others.
• May work near contaminants and hazardous equipment.
• Sometimes work in a noisy and distracting environment

Location

1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC

Rate Of Pay

$16-$18

Benefits

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!
• Opportunities for internal growth and development
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

EOE / DFWP