Steward, Banquets

Starwood Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Austin, TX is seeking a Steward, Banquets to maintain kitchen areas and equipment, supporting chefs and staff during peak times.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and adhere to food safety standards. Training provided; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be organized and able to multitask.
• Reliable team player willing to learn and adapt.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently and 25 pounds constantly.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment and wash dishes, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
• Sanitize all kitchen equipment, work surfaces, and food preparation areas according to health department standards.
• Clean and maintain dishwashing machines, ensuring proper chemical levels and temperatures.
• Assist chefs and kitchen staff with food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables.
• Stock and organize kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment.
• Transport food items and supplies between storage areas, prep areas, and cooking stations.
• Empty trash receptacles and maintain waste disposal areas.
• Clean kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, fryers, and refrigeration units.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize kitchen floors throughout shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors.
• Receive and properly store food deliveries according to food safety protocols.
• Rotate stock using FIFO principles.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of supply needs.
• Ensure proper labeling and dating of stored food items.
• Follow all food safety regulations and hotel health policies.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Maintain personal hygiene standards required for food service.
• Complete required food safety training and certifications.
• Support other kitchen staff during peak service times.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness between meal periods.
• Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission, and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good-Natured Service, and uphold our Brand Pillars.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Lifting up to 50 lbs

English proficiency

Standing for long periods

Job description

Grow with us…

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

Our culture is caring and thoughtful, and we deliver good-natured and informed service, perfectly executed to evoke a sense of fulfillment and well-being.A job at 1 Hotels is about more than punching a clock.It’sabout changing the world - little by little.We’rethe world’s first mission-driven hotelcompanyandwe’vegot some lofty goals. All we ask is that you bring your true self and do all the good you can!

MAIN DUTIES:

AsSteward, Banquets you willbe responsible formaintainingkitchen work areas and restaurant equipment and utensils in clean and orderly condition by performing the following duties according to hotel standards of procedure.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment and wash dishes, glassware, utensils, and cookware
• Sanitize all kitchen equipment, work surfaces, and food preparation areas according to health department standards
• Clean andmaintaindishwashing machines, ensuring proper chemical levels and temperatures
• Assistchefs and kitchen staff with food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables
• Stock and organize kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment
• Transport food items and supplies between storage areas, prep areas, and cooking stations
• Empty trash receptacles andmaintainwaste disposal areas
• Clean kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, fryers, and refrigeration units
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize kitchen floors throughout shifts
• Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, walk-in coolers, and freezers
• Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors
• Receive andproperly storefood deliveries according to food safety protocols
• Rotate stock using first-in, first-out (FIFO) principles
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of supply needs
• Ensure proper labeling and dating of stored food items
• Follow all food safety regulations and hotel health policies
• Wearappropriate personalprotective equipment
• Maintainpersonal hygiene standardsrequiredfor food service
• Completerequired food safety training and certifications
• Support other kitchen staff during peak service times
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness between meal periods
• Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission, and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good-Natured Service, and uphold our Brand Pillars.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Are organized and proficient at multitasking.
• Are a reliable team player willing to learn and adapt to new situations
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 poundsfrequentlyand 25 pounds constantly.
• Proficient in verbal and written English communication
• Able to stand forlong periodsof time

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employeesare required towork varying schedules, including holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.Employees willbe requiredto perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Starwood Hotelsis an equal opportunity employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any specialaccommodation, please visit People Operations.

Please note that your job description is notan exhaustiveof tasks and duties, butservesa guideline for daily duties, which may change from time to time.

About us…

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.