Steward - Full Time

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rooms

Learning programs

Career growth

CSR initiatives

Job summary

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is seeking a dedicated Steward to join the kitchen team. You will maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and back-of-house areas, operate dishwashing equipment, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The role supports food and beverage operations across venues and events. The hourly position requires physical ability to lift, stand, and work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous stewarding experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to think clearly and decide quickly.
• Ability to identify potential sanitation issues.
• Ability to develop and implement preventive procedures.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, organized, and well maintained.
• Maintain dry and clean floors at all times.
• Operate dish and pot-washing machinery efficiently.
• Keep a hygienic working environment per health regulations and standards.
• Manage waste, recycling, and follow proper disposal procedures.
• Ensure equipment is clean and functioning; report issues promptly.
• Assist in food distribution for venues and events as directed.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of workstations and storage areas.

Skills

Stewarding experience

Lifting 75 lbs

Flexible schedule

Decision making

Problem identification

Procedures implementation

Job description

Company Description

At Fairmont, our passion is to connect our guests to the very best of our destinations. From the beaches of Hawaii to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates to the heart of London, our hotels offer guests extraordinary places, created by combining unique architecture, expressive decor and artistry, and magnificent features. Add engaging service, and the result is an unforgettable guest experience.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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• Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
• We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH

Job Description

As a member of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa Stewarding Team, you are essential to the success of the Food and Beverage operation. You will work as a team, maintaining all cleanliness, sanitation and par stock standards in the kitchen, food preparation and back of the house areas, ensuring that all are in line with the Local Health Department and Departmental Guidelines.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure the kitchen and back of the house is clean, well maintained and organized at all times
• Ensure floors are dry and clean at all times
• Operate dish machines for washing all hotel dishes include chinaware, glassware, flatware
• Operate pot-washing machinery
• Maintain a hygienic working environment in accordance with Health Department regulations, Brand and Departmental Standards
• Collects and removes trash from all areas of the Food & Beverage operation, adhering to the hotel travel path, ensuring to follow the established procedure for waste management, recycling and orca system
• Ensure waste containers are kept clean and tidy
• Carry out general cleaning as directed, including: sweeping, mopping up, washing up, emptying of waste/recycling bins and boxes ensuring placement in the correct containers
• Cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and other minor equipment routinely used in the kitchen following established procedures
• Cleans and maintains floors and walls in kitchen and dish washing area by following cleaning schedules
• Cleans and maintains all food carts and oven racks in designated cart washing area
• Clean, sanitize and maintain all shelves and floors in walk-in coolers and freezers
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes and related service ware following established procedures.
• Clean large equipment as assigned, following established procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Proper care and maintenance of all equipment in racking stacking, and storage to avoid breakage.
• Consistently adheres to SDS (Safety Data Sheet) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Load and unload the dishwasher in an safe, efficient and organize manner
• Wash, Wipe, Sort, and stack and store all cleaned items in an organized and safe manner.
• If any breakages or chipped items found then remove them from circulation and update the breakage and inventory register.
• Clean, sanitize and close workstations.
• Uses and maintains all equipment's according to manufacturer and department guidelines.
• Report any maintenance or hazard issues
• Assist in food distribution for all venues and events, or as directed by manager or chef on duty
• Always maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Return dirty towels and aprons to the laundry at the end of shift
• Check and refill paper towels and hand soap dispensers at the beginning and end of shift, or when otherwise directed by a leader
• Return kitchen equipment’s and other items to their departments.
• Other duties as necessary

Qualifications

• Previous stewarding experience
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Flexible schedule, able to work holidays, weekends
• Able to think clearly and make reasonable decisions.
• Ability to identify potential operating problems and/or sanitation issues.
• Ability to develop and implement procedures for preventing problems before they develop

Hourly Rate: $26.00

Additional Information

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, an elegant Spanish mission-style Inn, boasts exceptional accommodation in the heart of Wine Country. As one big team, community of service professionals, we come together and work with a common purpose to welcome, connect and serve others.

Visa Requirements

Applicants must be able to provide proof that they are legally able to work in the United States.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.