Steward

Loews Hotels & Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality invites you to join their dynamic team in the heart of Chicago. This role focuses on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in food and beverage areas, ensuring guests enjoy a pristine dining experience. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where teamwork is essential, and your contributions directly impact guest satisfaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about providing excellent service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us and be a part of creating memorable experiences for our guests!

Qualifications

• Ability to understand basic English and follow safety regulations.
• Knowledge of dishwashing chemicals and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains food and beverage areas to ensure sanitation.
• Operates and maintains dishwashing equipment for clean utensils.
• Assists in food service setup and breakdown for banquet functions.

Skills

Dishwashing Equipment Operation

Sanitation Practices

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dishwashing Equipment

Floor Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Experience the Windy City from the heart of it all. Loews Chicago Hotel, situated steps from Navy Pier and Magnificent Mile, offers guests spectacular city skyline and lake views, while enjoying the comforts of home. Welcome to City Sophistication where convenience and relaxation meet.

Job Specific

• Cleans and maintains food and beverage storage/preparation/cooking areas and equipment, ensuring that they are kept at the highest level of sanitation and quality.
• Maintains proper sanitation of all dishwashing and pot washing areas and equipment.
• Operates/maintains dishwashing equipment properly to provide clean, sanitized china, glass, and silverware.
• Sorts, washes, and stores all china, glassware, silverware, service wares, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Operates silver burnishing equipment.
• Polishes silver serving equipment, silverware, and utensils.
• Operates floor cleaning equipment and maintains resilient floor surfaces.
• Removes all trash from kitchen areas, operates garbage disposal and trash compactor.
• Maintains control over food and beverage china, glass, silver, cookware, and service equipment inventories.
• Assists in food service setup of banquet areas prior to functions.
• Performs breakdown of all food service materials and equipment after banquet functions.
• Attends required department meetings to stay informed about in-house activities, promotions, and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

General

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times.
• Notifies appropriate individuals promptly of problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management, and fellow employees.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.
• Complies with safety regulations and procedures.
• Attends hotel meetings and training sessions as required.
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.
• Follows hotel standards, policies, and rules.
• Recycles whenever possible.
• Remains current with hotel information and changes.
• Follows hotel uniform and grooming standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand basic English.
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop repetitively during an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Knowledge of dishwashing equipment operation, chemicals, and chemical feed equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.