Steward

reitmr; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

Hotel discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Join the newly rebranded Sonesta Miami Airport Team! Our 308 room, full-service hotel is minutes from Miami International Airport and close to major city attractions.

We offer a 24-hour fitness center, business center, Marketplace, Roof Top Pool, and a shuttle to the airport. The Steward cleans, sanitizes, transports and stores pots and pans, china, glassware and other utensils for the Food & Beverage department.

Qualifications

• Attentive and courteous to guests and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish machine and sanitize pots, pans and utensils.
• Store clean wares in proper locations to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and food prep areas; sweep and mop floors.
• Dispose of trash and maintain cleanliness of back areas and dumpster area.
• Assist Chef/Kitchen Supervisor in daily duties as required.

Skills

Attentive

Organized

Time management

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Temperature tolerance

Chemical handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We're People People. Are you?

We're Sonesta International Hotels-the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast).

With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here's the thing-we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect-delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

Join the newly rebranded Sonesta Miami Airport Team! Our 308 room, full-service hotel is centrally located minutes from Miami International Airport and close to major city attractions. We offer a 24-hour fitness center, business center, Marketplace, Roof Top Pool, 1 dining outlet, and free shuttle service to and from the airport.

What you'll be doing

The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role's responsibility is to clean , sanitize, transport and store pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware and other equipment to be used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dumpster area and back dock area according to established safety and sanitation guidelines.

The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service.

Work Environment

Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.

Majority of work takes place indoors.

Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
• Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

• Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
• Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near dish machine, when assigned for entire shift.
• Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you'll want to use these )
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.