Steward

Estancia La Jolla, A Noble House Hotel; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hotel discounts

401k matching

On-Demand Pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is seeking a Steward to wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, and cookware, and to support the Team Member Cafeteria. You will clean kitchens and cafeteria areas, sort and prep used wares, and stock supplies in serving stations.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting moderate weights, and shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hospitality experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior hotel stewarding experience is desirable.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move/pull moderate amounts of weight.
• Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Wash/sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots/utensils and related equipment.
• Prepare and deliver food for Team Member Cafeteria.
• Clean kitchen and cafeteria areas and equipment.
• Sort soiled ware and prepare for cleaning through dish or pot machine.
• Stock supplies in serving stations, refrigerators or salad bars.
• Dispose of kitchen waste and follow recycling regulations.
• Follow all food handling, sanitation, and health guidelines.

Skills

People skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Description

ABOUT US:

From the hacienda-style architecture to the lush gardens and scattered artwork, Estancia La Jolla is a true Southern California escape. This former ranch dates back to the late 1800s, a history the property celebrates and honors. In Estancia's 210 casually elegant rooms and suites, this AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel feels like home.

THE JOB:

As a Steward, you will be responsible for washing/sanitizing dishes, glassware, flatware, cooking pots/utensils, and related food service-related equipment. Helps prepare and deliver food for Team Member Cafeteria. Cleans kitchen & cafeteria areas and equipment. Properly sorts soiled ware and prepares it for cleaning through the dish or pot machine and maintains Team Member Cafeteria.

Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans according to hotel's standard of cleanliness. Items are washed using appropriate dishwashing machines or other kitchen cleaning equipment. Visually inspects all items to assure cleanliness. Cleans and sanitizes all walls, floors, counter surfaces, and cutting boards on a continuous basis or as assigned.

Places clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in appropriate storage areas.

Stocks supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.

Disposes of kitchen substances (such as grease) and kitchen chemicals properly. Transports garbage containers to dump sites and adheres to recycling regulations. Sorts and removes trash, placing it in designated pickup areas. Empties and cleans trashcans,

Follows all standard food handling, sanitation, and health department guidelines.

Must wear non-slip, oil-resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures.

YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for an amazing people connector who thrives on creating experiences and problem-solving. This role as Steward requires skills such as producing quality work, enjoying helping others follow procedures, and ensuring outstanding guest satisfaction.

Our CULTURE:

Be part of our award-winning team named TOP Workplace in San Diego 2022-2025 and TOP Workplace USA 2023-2026 by our Team Members. Estancia La Jolla is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts, offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts in the Americas. To provide our guests with exceptional service and the most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values. The people who best fit Estancia La Jolla are sharp, hardworking team players. We are looking for candidates with experience in having fun!

The OFFER:

In return, we offer competitive pay, health insurance benefits, Team Member and Family & Friends hotel and restaurant discounts within the Nobel House Hotel & Resorts family, Matching 401k (After 1 year), On-Demand Pay (Earned wage access before payday!) PTO, Complimentary Parking, and Meals.

Requirements

Prior hotel stewarding experience is desirable.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to lift/move/pull moderate amounts of weight.

Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by operational needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience within a hotel/resort environment

At Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D

EEO Statement

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal-opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.