Seasonal Steward (October 2026 - May 2027)

Oetker Hotel Management Company GmbH; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Excellent Training and DevelopmentOppt

Complimentary Hotelier Meals

Complimentary Dry Cleaning

Job summary

The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach invites you to apply for the Steward position to help uphold luxury kitchen cleanliness and guest satisfaction. You will support chefs and service staff, ensuring top-notch hygiene across dishwashing areas and dining spaces.

Responsibilities include washing, sanitizing, storing tableware, operating dishwashing equipment, and maintaining waste disposal in line with health regulations. Join a team committed to exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a luxury restaurant, hotel or catering environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a shift

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, cutlery, and kitchen equipment according to luxury hotel standards.
• Clean and maintain kitchen areas, including countertops, floors, walls, and storage spaces.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste and recyclables in compliance with health regulations.
• Clean and polish silverware, chinaware, and other dining utensils to maintain a pristine appearance.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing machines and other cleaning equipment.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Ensure proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Work closely with chefs, servers, and other staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with special requests or urgent tasks during peak service times.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the kitchen team.
• Support the broader culinary team during high-volume periods or special events.
• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation regulations, including HACCP and local codes.
• Ensure that personal appearance and hygiene standards are an example for the team and reflect a professional image for our guests.
• Inspire an elevated level of creativity, personal commitment to service excellence and an emotional sense of gracious hospitality to enhance the restaurant’s luxury ambience.

Skills

Flexible hours

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Job description

The Vineta Hotel - situated in the heart of Palm Beach, in homage to an illustrious history dating back 100 years, The Vineta Hotel has been restored to its former splendor and reopens shortly in a familiar location. Two blocks away from Worth Avenue in the heart of Palm Beach, The Vineta embodies the elegant, artistic life of a destination famed for its restaurant scene, designer boutiques and noteworthy galleries. The hotel is the first in the US to join the Oetker Hotels portfolio.

Originally called The Vineta Hotel, this landmark dates back to 1926 and is a fine example of Mediterranean Revival architecture seen throughout the destination.

A top-to-bottom renovation marks an opportune moment to bring back the original name of this establishment, The Vineta, to clearly mark a bold new chapter in its history. Combining stylish décor with contemporary comfort and the city’s most coveted social setting, complemented by world-class cuisine and unrivalled service, the property will quickly be established as the pinnacle of hospitality in Palm Beach

The Vineta Hotel invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Hotels.

Missions

The steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in the kitchen, dishwashing areas, and related facilities. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas, as well as assisting with inventory and ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards. The steward supports the culinary and service teams to uphold the luxury hotel’s high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

Profile

• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, cutlery, and kitchen equipment according to luxury hotel standards.

• Clean and maintain kitchen areas, including countertops, floors, walls, and storage spaces.

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste and recyclables in compliance with health regulations.

• Clean and polish silverware, chinaware, and other dining utensils to maintain a pristine appearance.

• Operate and maintain dishwashing machines and other cleaning equipment.

• Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the supervisor.

• Ensure proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines.

• Work closely with chefs, servers, and other staff to ensure smooth operations.

• Assist with special requests or urgent tasks during peak service times.

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the kitchen team.

• Support the broader culinary team during high-volume periods or special events.

• Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation regulations, including HACCP and local codes.

• Ensure that personal appearance and hygiene standards are an example for the team and reflect a professional image for our guests.

• Inspire an elevated level of creativity, personal commitment to service excellence and an emotional sense of gracious hospitality to enhance the restaurant’s luxury ambience.

What you bring

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a luxury restaurant, hotel or catering environment.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a shift

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities with Oetker Hotels
• Complimentary Hotelier Meals
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning

The Vineta Hotel is an Equal Opportunity, Affordative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf