Steward

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability (ST/LT)

401K

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Room Rates

Training & Development

Career Advancement

Job summary

Concord Hospitality Enterprises is seeking a Steward to maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas, ensuring Sanitation and organization. You will support dishwashing, equipment care, and maintain a positive, professional attitude in a high-volume setting.

The role collaborates with culinary and service teams to promote smooth workflows, and offers full-time employment with benefits including health plans, 401K, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all dishware and service areas.
• Follow food safety regulations and keep work areas organized.
• Assist in setup and breakdown of tables; stock kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash dishes, silverware, and kitchen items.
• Support in deep cleaning projects as needed.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Job description

Description

The Steward demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness, organization, and sanitation in all kitchen and service areas. Stewards consistently follow health and safety standards, support kitchen operations through efficient dishwashing and equipment care, and ensure all supplies and workspaces are properly maintained. The Steward works collaboratively with culinary and service teams to promote a smooth workflow, demonstrates reliability, and maintains a positive, professional attitude even in high-volume environments

As a Steward, you will:

• Ensure the cleanliness of all dishware. Carefully wash by hand, and safely and skillfully operate the washing equipment, to thoroughly clean all service ware, cookware and utensils, including polishing stainless and silver ware.
• Help maintain safety in the kitchen by clearing spills promptly, keeping all kitchen equipment, oven vents, all floor, wall, and cook surfaces, thoroughly clean. Empty, wash, and return trash bins over ¾ full. Keep the wash area organized.
• Pitch in to help with special and deep cleaning projects. Fundamentals Prior dishwashing or kitchen experience is helpful.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a professional and friendly demeanor with customers and staff.
• Ensure that all food safety regulations are followed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist in setting up and breaking down tables.
• Stock supplies in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Clean dishes, silverware, and other kitchen items.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits:

We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

Why Concord?

Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America ---

“We Are Concord!” We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.