Steward-Full Time - The Langham, Chicago

Careers - Langham Hospitality Group; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Sick/Personal time

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Free meals while on duty

Uniforms provided

Free hotel stays

Discounted parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Langham Hospitality Group seeks a dedicated Steward at The Langham, Chicago to transport and clean cooking utensils and serviceware, supporting Culinary and Front of House teams for guest dining experiences. You will ensure cleanliness of kitchen and stewarding areas and comply with hotel standards.

Responsibilities include sorting and washing serviceware, operating dishwashing and burnishing equipment, polishing silver, and maintaining health standards.

Qualifications

• Prior Food and Beverage or Stewarding experience required.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.
• High school diploma preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Sort soiled serviceware and wash through dish/pot machines; replace in storage.
• Check station for setup and cleanliness before/during/after shift.
• Keep dishwashing machine clean and filled with water as required.
• Operate burnishing machine to finish silverware.
• Polish silverware for proper appearance.
• Clean kettles, skillets, pots and pans promptly for culinary needs.
• Empty trash in service areas as scheduled or requested.
• Perform routine cleaning with standard hotel products to health standards.
• Clean and dry floors to prevent slips; separate linen from debris.
• Move supplies/equipment as needed; report to supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand 90% of shift

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Transport and clean cooking utensils and serviceware to provide Culinary and front of house Food and Beverage departments with appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience. The Steward position also requires cleaning of kitchen and Stewarding areas.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Promptly and carefully sort soiled serviceware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine for cleaning. Quickly wash all serviceware and replace in storage areas as designated. Physical strength and stamina are essential to this position due to the high activity level.
• Check station before, during, and after shift for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• Keep dishwashing machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
• Operate the burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware.
• Polish silver for proper appearance.
• Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so the Culinary department can carry out their work.
• Empty all trash in service areas at predetermined times and upon request from the manager.
• Perform general /routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
• Clean and dry floors to avoid slip/fall accidents.
• Separate linen from other debris.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc.
• Report for duty as scheduled by direct supervisor according to operating hours.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Provide maximum levels of guest service while maintaining Langham Hospitality Group standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Standing for 90% of work shift is required.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Prior Food and Beverage or Stewarding experience required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

SALARY RANGE:

$22.17 - $27.72/hour

BENEFITS INCLUDED FOR FULL-TIME COLLEAGUES:

• Vacation Pay and Sick/Personal time (in accordance with Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave Law)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family (employee paid partial premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance, Child Life, Spouse Life, Pet Insurance, ID Theft Protection Coverage, Prepaid Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury Supplemental Plans (available for purchase)
• 401k plan with Roth option and employer match
• Free meals while on duty
• Uniforms and cleaning of uniforms (for applicable positions)
• Free and discounted hotel stays
• Discounted parking
• Guidance Resources – company paid benefit for personal counseling

EOE, Including Disability/Veterans

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

Majestic views of the cityscape, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan. All housed in a skyscraper designed by renowned architect Mies van der Rohe. Situated in downtown Chicago, our hotel is mere minutes from the Loop, Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier. Discover the perfect blend of convenience and stylish comfort only at The Langham, Chicago.

For more information about the property, please visit:https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/chicago/