Steward - Banquets

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Discounted room rates for employees

Medical, prescription, dental and 401K

Job summary

The Hotel Kansas City is seeking a Steward or Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness of all hotel china, silverware and cookware. This fast-paced role requires good communication, the ability to lift and move moderate weights, and availability for nights and weekends. Hyatt environments reward performance and offer career growth opportunities.

Join a historic, luxury setting with extensive event spaces and dining options, where teamwork and efficiency ensure seamless service for guests and events.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards.
• 1–2 years stewarding experience preferred.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to speak and understand English to communicate with colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate pot-washing and dish-washing machines.
• Maintain hygienic working environment per regulations and standards.
• Carry out general cleaning and ensure PPE is worn.
• Sweep, mop, wash, wipe, and empty trash receptacles.
• Clean coolers, freezers and back hallways.
• Keep kitchen and back-of-house areas clean and organized.
• Follow health, hygiene and safety guidelines when handling hazardous substances.
• Report maintenance or hazards to supervisor on duty.
• Maintain kitchen with china, glasses and silverware and assist with plating if needed.
• Assist Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Team environment

English language

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Serenely located within the historic Kansas City Club building, this premier Kansas City destination seamlessly combines the old-world charm of a historic social club with modern luxury and elegance. Drawing on over 100 years of history as the premier social meeting place, The Hotel Kansas City provides a truly unique setting for memorable events, as well as inventive dining and nightlife.

Organization - Hotel Kansas City

Serenely located within the historic Kansas City Club building, this premier Kansas City destination seamlessly combines the old-world charm of a historic social club with modern luxury and elegance. Drawing on over 100 years of history as the premier social meeting place, The Hotel Kansas City provides a truly unique setting for memorable events, as well as inventive dining and nightlife.

In addition to the hotel's 144 guest rooms are the Town Company, a three-meal restaurant; Nighthawk, a live music cellar cocktail bar; and a lobby lounge and bar that will bring locals and guests together for impromptu mingling. For the event minded guests, there will be 20,000 feet of meeting space that includes impressive historic ballrooms and a 3,000 square foot rooftop event patio.

Job Overview

A Steward or Dishwasher is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all hotel china, silverware and cookware. This person must have good communication skills and have the ability to lift, pull and push a moderate amount of weight. This is a fast paced position that will involve constant customer interaction.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate pot-washing machine and dish-washing machine.
• Maintain a hygienic working environment in accordance with hygiene regulations and company standards.
• Carry out general cleaning as directed and ensure the correct PPE is in place.
• Sweeping, mopping, washing, wiping down, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Responsible for cleaning the coolers, freezers, and any back hallways.
• Ensuring all kitchen and back of the house areas are kept clean, all equipment is stored in its’ proper location and cleaned in accordance with the cleaning schedule.
• Observe Health, Hygiene & Safety guidelines when handling hazardous substances.
• Report any maintenance and/or hazard issues to the supervisor on duty.
• Responsible for maintaining the kitchen with china, glasses and silverware.
• Responsible for helping the kitchen plate up and dish our menu orders when needed.

Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred but not required.

Experience

• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
• 1-2 years stewarding experience preferred.
• Must have availability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Interaction/Skill Set

• Must be able to speak and understand English to communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods.

Work Environment

• Make continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements
• Bend or stoop repeatedly over time, such as removing items from stove, oven, refrigerator or freezer.
• Clean work area and equipment using broom, mop, sponge, cleaning solution and other applicable materials.
• Move objects between 20-50lbs short distances.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation which takes place as on-the-job training.
• Ability to work in a team environment is essential.
• Ability to stand, walk, and continuously perform the essential job functions for an extended period of time.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We offer excellent benefits!

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K at 30 days of employment!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program