Steward

Avion Hospitality; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality in Houston, TX is seeking a Steward to maintain cleanliness and proper storage of china, glass, and silver while upholding the highest sanitation standards. This role assists kitchen staff in keeping the kitchen and storage areas clean, including equipment, utensils, and workspaces, and supports proper food storage and rotation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and thrive in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must convey information clearly.
• Must evaluate options quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work well under stress.
• Maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Operate dish-washing equipment to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitation of china, glass, and silver.
• Restock cleaned china, glass, and silver in proper storage, minimizing breakage.
• Wash pots, pans and utensils following proper cleaning procedures and sanitation, store properly.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and restaurant floors.
• Empty garbage from Food and Beverage areas to hotel dumpster; keep back dock and dumpster area clean.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Clear communication

Work under pressure

Sanitation awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary

A Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. He/she is also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area. He/she is also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Job Duties & Functions

• Maintain friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Operate the dish-washing equipment to ensure that all china, glass and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Replace all clean china; glass and silver in its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Wash pots, pans and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness andsanitation, storing them in the proper location.
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and restaurant
• Empty garbage from Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster. Maintain the cleanliness of the back dock and dumpster area.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.