Restaurant Steward

Highgate; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support our culinary teams in Fort Worth. This role maintains cleanliness across kitchens and support areas, assists with proper food storage and rotation, and ensures sanitation of equipment and surfaces.

You will handle heavy cleaning tasks, operate dishwashing equipment, and help with inventory and safety procedures throughout the shift. The position requires physical stamina, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to multitask in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel or related field experience preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand during the entire shift.
• Able to withstand temperature variations (hot and cold).
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster, and utility areas.
• Perform heavy cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper sanitation procedures.
• Sweep, mop, and wash floors in food and beverage areas, kitchen, restaurant and dock areas.
• Keep management informed of equipment and supply shortages.
• Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure all china, glass, and silver are clean and sanitized.
• Return clean china, glass, and silver to proper storage with care to minimize breakage.
• Follow safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Follow procedures for breakdown, cleaning, and reassembly of kitchen equipment as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Customer service

Multitasking

Team player

Safety mindful

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

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Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location Overview

The Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass, and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. They are also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area. They are also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
• Heavy duty 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, and Vacuum carpeted areas through the food and beverage outlets.
• 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 that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
• Follow all sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.