Steward

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan with match

Hotel room discounts

Travel perks

Pet insurance

Job summary

Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel in Rutherford, NJ seeks a Steward / Dishwasher to support the Executive Chef and outlets, keeping dishroom operations efficient and clean.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 200 lbs, work flexible shifts, and a commitment to guest service; HEI Hotels & Resorts offers competitive compensation, benefits, and travel perks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of service ware and how to maintain same to complement guest experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, such as guests and staff.
• Physical strength and stamina are essential for this role, due to high activity.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled ware for dish or pot machines and wash quickly.
• Keep dish machine clean and filled with water.
• Operate burnishing machine to finish silverware.
• De-tarnish and polish silverware for a pristine appearance.
• Clean kettles, skillets, pots and pans for cooks.
• Be available to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Service ware knowledge

Verbal communication

Adaptable to audience

Physical stamina

Job description

About Us

Renaissance Meadowlands offers our associates a sophisticated and contemporary environment, strategically situated near the region's highly coveted attractions and business hubs. Nestled in vibrant Rutherford New Jersey provides our associates easy accessibility, with a bus stop directly across the street and amble complementary parking for our team. We invite you to come and join our amazing, talented and dedicated team. Along with a rewarding work life balance, as an HEI employee you would be offered competitive compensation, PTO benefits, healthcare and wellness benefits, a robust 401K retirement plan and travel perks which included discount services.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $23.18 - $25.75 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

We are looking for a Steward / Dishwasher to join our team at the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel! You will assist Executive Chef and Restaurant Outlets in the cleaning and organizing of the Food and Beverage Outlets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly. Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas as designated.
• Physical strength and stamina are essential to this position due to the high activity level.
• Keep dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
• Operate burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware.
• De-tarnish and polish silver for proper appearance.
• Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work a flexible shift including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of service ware and how to maintain same in order to complement guest experience.
• Ability to push/pull service carts weighing up to 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to transport heavy objects through a crowded room with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.