Steward/Dishwasher

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 1:1

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

Sonesta Denver Downtown is seeking a dedicated Steward/Dishwasher to support culinary operations. This role focuses on cleaning, sanitizing, transporting and storing dishes and kitchenware while maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and related areas.

Ideal candidates have a passion for hospitality and can thrive in a fast-paced setting. This part-time, non-exempt hourly position offers shift flexibility including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen worker experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
• Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Hospitality mindset

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting). What this role is all about Incredible guest experiences are powered by strong teams behind the scenes — and our Stewards play a huge role in keeping hotel kitchens and Food & Beverage operations clean, organized, safe, and running smoothly. As a Steward, you’ll support the heart of our culinary operations by helping maintain cleanliness, sanitation, dishwashing operations, and kitchen organization across restaurants, banquets, catering, and event spaces. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in keeping things organized, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. If you’re dependable, hardworking, team-focused, and ready to be part of creating exceptional guest experiences — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing Position Title: Steward/Dishwasher Location: Sonesta Denver Downtown Department: Culinary Reports To: Executive Chef Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Part-Time Salary: $19.84 to $20.50 per hour Application Deadline: November 14th, 2026

Job Description Summary

The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s responsibility is to clean, sanitize, transport and store pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware, and other equipment to be used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dumpster area and back dock area according to established safety and sanitation guidelines. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service.

Work Environment

Must be able work in a fast-paced environment. Majority of work takes place indoors. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e., freezers, loading dock.

Physical Demands

Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching. Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays. Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights). Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Principal duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
• Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Qualifications and Skills

Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Prioritization and time management skills. Able to work quickly without compromising quality. Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance. Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near the dish machine when assigned for the entire shift. Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.

Pay

Pay: $19.84 to $20.50 per hour.

Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific experience/overall experience.

Pay: $19.89 to $20.50 per hour.

Application Deadline

This job posting will be closed on November 14th, 2026.

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

WHO WE ARE We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality. We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Pay: $19.89 to $20.50 per hour.

Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific experience/overall experience.

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues. If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.