Steward

Flour Bakery+Cafe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Staff meal policy

Job summary

Flour Bakery + Cafe in Boston is seeking a dining room steward for full and part-time roles. You will report to the Kitchen Manager and FOH leadership, ensuring guests have what they need and the bakery remains stocked and clean.

Responsibilities include maintaining condiment stations, restocking supplies, cleaning, and assisting the kitchen staff. A minimum one-year commitment is requested, with a supportive team environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent sense of urgency and hospitality.
• Ability to maintain grooming and uniform standards.
• Able to stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, reach, and lift.
• Scheduling availability: at least 3 shifts/20 hours weekly and one weekend shift.
• Team player who can take feedback and direction.
• Operate dishwasher and cleaning tools.

Responsibilities

• Clean and stock condiment station.
• Refilling of water, milk, syrups, lemons, etc.
• Stocking utensils, plates, napkins.
• Removal of full compost, recycling and trash.
• Restocking bathrooms with toilet paper, paper towels.
• Clearing tables and bussing dishes.
• Sweep kitchen, dining room, and storage areas.
• Act as dishwasher during shifts and high-volume periods.
• Assist Chef with prep or cleaning during downtime.

Skills

Excellent sense of urgency and hospit​

Attention to cleaning standards

Open to feedback/direction

Grooming standards

Physical stamina

Dishwashing

Weekend availability

Team player

Tools

Dishwasher

Job description

Steward - Flour Bakery 131 Clarendon St Boston

Do you like to eat award winning baked goods and sandwiches? Do you like working on a great team in a wonderful environment? If so, we have the opportunity for you!

Flour Bakery + Cafe is looking for dining room stewards for full and part time positions! The Steward directly reports to the bakery Kitchen Manager but will also be given direction from the FOH manager, FOH assistant manager. Flour’s steward responsibility is to provide ultimate hospitality and make sure our guests have everything they need to enjoy their visit and the bakery is fully stocked and cleaned. Filled milks, water pitcher, and clean/full condiment station, clean tables chairs and floors, clean/stocked bathrooms, clean patio areas, and trash and recycling emptying as needed. Stewards are a vital part of the guests overall comfort and experience when visiting Flour. Rounds to address each of the above tasks must be conducted every 15min throughout one's shift.

Day-to-Day Performance Expectations

• Clean & Organize condiment station


• Refilling of water, milk, syrups, lemons etc.


• Stocking utensils, plates, napkins etc


• Removal of full compost, recycling and trash from dining room


• Keeping trash area clean from debris on floors and on/in barrels.


• Restocking bathrooms with toilet paper, paper towels.


• Keeping bathroom floors, sinks, mirrors, trash and toilet clean.


• Cleaning glass windows, doors and keeping them free of smudge marks.


• Clearing tables as soon as guests leave, providing a clean area for our next guest to sit comfortably.


• Bus guests dirty dishes as needed.


• Sweep kitchen, dining room, sandwich station line, walk-in’s and freezers throughout the day, keeping all areas clean and dry.


• Acting as the dishwasher during specific shifts, break coverage, and during high-volume of dishes


• Assist Chef with any prep or cleaning tasks needed during any downtime

Skills for Qualification

• Excellent sense of urgency and hospitality


• Ability to recognize when and where further cleaning up to our standards


• Ability to take feedback and direction


• Must be able to maintain grooming and uniform standards


• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, reach, and lift


• Ability to operate equipment such as a dishwasher, and cleaning tools


• Must have scheduling availability to work at least 3 shifts/20 hours per week and at least one weekend shift


• Willingness to work in a team and help all other departments, as needed

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in an environment with loud noises and machinery.


• Must be able to work around various aromas and fluctuating temperatures


• We do our best not to cross‑contaminate anything containing gluten. However, there may be gluten in the air at times. We do our best to accommodate any staff allergy requests.

We ask for a minimum commitment of one year, unfortunately, we do not offer seasonal or temporary work.

Compensation

This position has an average starting compensation of $15 - 17 per hour ($15 per hour + a shared percentage of sales known as the BOH appreciation, which on average adds around $2 per hour). The starting pay rate for this position is $15, but the total pay range is $15-$19.86

Additional Information

Flour offers a fantastic work environment, an unparalleled commitment to training to make you a better team member (plus all the pastries you can eat)! We offer benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with a generous match, paid vacation/sick time, and a great staff meal policy. We offer a real commitment to growth – both in your skill/knowledge and growing into more senior positions if that is an interest of yours!