Steward

Denú Hotel & Spa - Phoenix, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Hospitality Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a motivated Steward to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of kitchen and food service areas. You will ensure all dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment meet health standards while supporting culinary and catering operations.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training on safety and sanitation will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous stewarding or dishwashing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work areas, storage rooms, and food preparation areas.
• Follow all health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Assist culinary staff by ensuring clean cookware, utensils, and equipment are readily available.
• Transport clean dishes and kitchen equipment to designated storage locations.
• Support banquet, restaurant, and catering operations with dishwashing and cleanup needs.
• Remove trash, recyclables, and food waste from kitchen and service areas promptly.
• Participate in opening, closing, and deep-cleaning assignments.

Skills

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Job description

Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.Our Guiding Principles:Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & FulfillmentJob DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Steward is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of kitchen and food service areas. This role ensures all dishes, utensils, cookware, equipment, and kitchen facilities meet company and health department standards. The Steward plays a critical role in supporting culinary and food service operations by providing a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.What You Will AccomplishKey ResponsibilitiesWash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.Operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficientlyMaintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work areas, storage rooms, and food preparation areas.Clean floors, walls, drains, mats, trash receptacles, and other kitchen facilitiesFollow all health, sanitation, and food safety regulationsEnsure proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals and suppliesAssist culinary staff by ensuring clean cookware, utensils, and equipment are readily availableTransport clean dishes and kitchen equipment to designated storage locationsSupport banquet, restaurant, and catering operations with dishwashing and cleanup needsAssist with receiving, organizing, and storing supplies when needed.Remove trash, recyclables, and food waste from kitchen and service areas promptlyRemove trash, recyclables, and food waste from kitchen and service areas promptlyReplenish soap, sanitizer, and cleaning supplies as requiredMaintain organization of dishwashing and stewarding areasInspect equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns to managementFollow all company safety policies and proceduresParticipate in opening, closing, and deep-cleaning assignments.Support other Food & Beverage departments as needed during busy periodsMaintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with all team membersWhat You Will BringQualificationsPrevious stewarding, dishwashing, janitorial, or food service experience preferred but not requiredAbility to follow sanitation and safety proceduresStrong work ethic and attention to detailAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently and as part of a teamFlexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods.Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 poundsFrequent bending, stooping, reaching, and repetitive motionsAbility to work in wet, hot, and humid kitchen environmentsAbility to safely handle cleaning chemicals and equipmentWe provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.-We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.