Steward/Dishwasher

Sonesta International Hotels; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a dishwashing/kitchen helper at Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island. The role involves cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing plate ware, silverware, glassware, pots and pans, and maintaining a tidy work area across shifts.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, stand for long periods, and handle cleaning chemicals; nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Join a team focused on quality service and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen or other designated areas.
• Handling objects, products, chemicals, cleaning supplies, and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up work station as required to include filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, presoaking, and gathering required set-up equipment for appropriate work stations. Replenish as needed for all shifts. Rinse/scrape all dishes. Operate dishwashing machine to manufacturer specifications and instructions. Place clean dishes in assigned storage location.
• Clean designated equipment, such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator/freezers, service areas, walls, floors, kitchen cafeteria dump site/compactor area as assigned. Use and dispose of kitchen substances (such as grease) and kitchen chemicals properly.
• Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications. Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies, or threats to the security of guests, employees, or hotel assets.
• Empty and clean trash cans when they become full; transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dump sites; adhere to recycling regulations.
• Set up and monitor the pot sink according to procedures.
• Sweet and mop kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after each spill.
• Monitor chemicals and water temperature during shift. Clean and organize associated work area and kitchen equipment according to procedures to maximize efficiency.
• Promote team work and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, and Maintenance.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Job description

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S—and growing fast.

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S—and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive

bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

Job Overview: Clean and sanitize plate ware, silverware, glassware, pots and pans, utensils and equipment, and work area in a timely manner.

Job Description

• Set up work station as required to include filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, presoaking, and gathering required set-up equipment for appropriate work stations. Replenish as needed for all shifts. Rinse/scrape all dishes. Operate dishwashing machine to manufacturer specifications and instructions. Place clean dishes in assigned storage location.
• Clean designated equipment, such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills, sinks, refrigerator/freezers, service areas, walls, floors, kitchen cafeteria dump site/compactor area as assigned. Use and dispose of kitchen substances (such as grease) and kitchen chemicals properly.
• Check the working condition of equipment and machinery in accordance with specifications. Inform supervisor of hazardous situations, emergencies, or threats to the security of guests, employees, or hotel assets.
• Empty and clean trash cans when they become full; transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dump sites; adhere to recycling regulations.
• Set up and monitor the pot sink according to procedures.
• Sweet and mop kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after each spill.
• Monitor chemicals and water temperature during shift. Clean and organize associated work area and kitchen equipment according to procedures to maximize efficiency.
• Promote team work and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Catering, Banquets, Outlets, and Maintenance.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen or other designated areas
• Handling objects, products, chemicals, cleaning supplies, and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or Holidays.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Sonesta Resort is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance