Steward

The Langham Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (P

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance and Disability

401k plan with employer match

Free meals on duty

Uniforms provided

Free hotel stays and parking

Job summary

The Langham Chicago is seeking a Steward to transport and clean utensils and serviceware for the Culinary and front-of-house teams. This role involves washing, polishing, and maintaining kitchen and stewarding areas to meet Langham standards.

Responsibilities include dishwashing, silver care, and routine cleaning. Physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required. Benefits are provided for full-time colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred.
• Prior Food and Beverage or Stewarding experience required.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled serviceware and run through dish/pot machines; maintain storage areas.
• Check station before/during/after shift for cleanliness and setup.
• Keep dishwashing machine clean and filled with water.
• Operate burnishing machine to finish silverware.
• Polish silverware for appearance.
• Clean kettles, skillets, pots and pans for the Culinary team.
• Empty trash in service areas as scheduled or requested.
• Perform routine cleaning with hotel cleaning products to meet health standards.
• Clean and dry floors to prevent slips; separate linen from debris.
• Help move supplies and equipment; assist with spills as needed.
• Report for duty as scheduled by supervisor; follow operating hours.
• Provide guest service per Langham standards.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lb

Stand for long shifts

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Transport and clean cooking utensils and serviceware to provide Culinary and front of house Food and Beverage departments with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience. The Steward position also requires cleaning of kitchen and Stewarding areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Promptly and carefully sort soiled serviceware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine for cleaning. Quickly wash all serviceware and replace in storage areas as designated. Physical strength and stamina are essential to this position due to the high activity level.
• Check station before, during, and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• Keep dishwashing machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
• Operate the burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware.
• Polish silver for proper appearance.
• Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so the Culinary department can carry out their work.
• Empty all trash in service areas at predetermined times and upon request from the manager.
• Perform general /routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Clean and dry floors to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Separate linen from other debris.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc.
• Report for duty as scheduled by direct supervisor according to operating hours.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Provide maximum levels of guest service while maintaining Langham Hospitality Group standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Standing for 90% of work shift is required.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Prior Food and Beverage or Stewarding experience required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

SALARY RANGE:

$22.17 - $27.72/hour

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR FULL-TIME COLLEAGUES:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family (employee paid partial premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Child Life, Spouse Life, Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury Supplemental Plans (available for purchase)
• 401k plan with Roth option and employer match
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking
• Guidance Resources – company paid benefit for personal counseling

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.

For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/chicago/

Source: Hospitality Online