Steward

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Virtual care

Mental health support

World class training

Career advancement

GED/Associate degree support

Employee recognition

HELP Fund

Community involvement

Award-winning employer

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Steward to support back-of-house operations across the restaurant. You will manage inventory, place orders, receive deliveries, and ensure products meet quality standards. Join a hospitality-driven team focused on great food and guest experiences.

The role offers growth in a high-volume environment with flexible hours, including full-time or part-time options, and benefits such as meal perks and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant, kitchen, or food service preferred.
• Experience with inventory, ordering, receiving, or supply management is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards is important.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support for all food, beverage, and supply needs.
• Place orders while maintaining accurate documentation and inventory logs.
• Receive and inspect deliveries, verify order accuracy, weights, and measurements.
• Stock, zone, and organize inventory in dry storage, coolers, and freezers.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO practices.
• Maintain organized storage systems to support kitchen efficiency.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Work with speed and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication

Teamwork

Sanitation knowledge

Detail oriented

Reliability

Punctual

Job description

Compensation Range

$18.00 - $20.00 / Hour

Overview

As a Steward, you’ll play one of the most important roles in supporting our full-service restaurant, serving as the go to person for all food, beverage, and supplies. Our Stewards are essential to back of house operations, taking pride and ownership to ensure the right products are always on hand so our teams can focus on what they do best, creating great food and memorable guest experiences. This is an excellent role for anyone looking to grow their restaurant career while being part of a supportive, hospitality driven team.

Why Join our Team

Steady Hours, Flexible Life

• High-volume restaurant with consistent hours
• Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your life
• Faster Pay – access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)
• Free shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and family

Benefits That Have Your Back

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options
• Medical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay period
• Virtual Care and no cost online mental health services

Grow With Us

• World class training designed to support your personal and professional growth
• Career advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from within
• No cost GED or Associate Degree programs

Perks, Recognition & Community

• Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings
• Employee recognition and appreciation awards
• HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matter
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity events
• Join an award-winning company, including:
  – Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014)
  – PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021)
  – Great Place to Work® Certified

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary support for all food, beverage, and supply needs
• Place orders while maintaining accurate documentation and inventory logs
• Receive and inspect deliveries, verifying order accuracy, weights, and measurements while ensuring items meet quality standards
• Stock, zone, and organize inventory in designated areas, including dry storage, coolers, and freezers
• Rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices
• Maintain organized storage systems that support kitchen efficiency and accessibility
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards
• Work with speed and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Follow instructions accurately, completing assigned tasks with consistency and attention to detail
• Communicate clearly and professionally, fostering positive vendor relations
• Demonstrate leadership through accountability, problem solving, and upholding standards
• Multitask and work well under pressure with a positive, patient attitude

Your Background

• Previous restaurant, kitchen, or food service industry experience preferred
• Experience with inventory, ordering, receiving, or supply management, a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety standards
• Ability to maintain accuracy with attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and organized team player
• Dependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethic
• Passion for hospitality and contributing to a positive workplace culture
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist
• Must be at least 18 years old

Who We Are

Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.

We currently own and operate over 370 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.

We are an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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