Steward (Part Time) - Pendry Chicago

Montage International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company matching

Paid time off

Free meals for shifts

Free uniform dry cleaning

Hotel discounts

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Montage International, including Pendry Chicago, seeks a Steward to maintain immaculate kitchen areas and support F&B operations. You will handle dishwashing, storage, and sanitation, while assisting with event setup and food transport to ensure guest experiences meet high standards.

Ideal candidates bring dishwashing or stewarding experience, basic communication, and hotel exposure. This role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, in a hospitality-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Must Haves: Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Basic communication skills.
• Prior dishwashing/stewarding experience, a plus.
• Hotel experience, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean, transport, and store all china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans and equipment used in the food & beverage operations.
• Ensure the restaurant and banquet kitchens are stocked with proper amounts of equipment.
• Sanitize and clean kitchen floors, recycling bins and oil bins; maintain recycle/trash room cleanliness.
• Assist with restocking kitchen towels and transporting food for events.
• Operate dishwashing equipment to clean dishes and kitchen items.
• Ensure items are sanitized and stored per health codes and procedures.
• Monitor water temp and cleaning agents to maintain effective operations.
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and create WOW moments.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Stewarding experience

Hotel experience

Flexible schedule

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

About You

You love maintaining immaculate, clean kitchen and surroundings. You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments. You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same. You are trustworthy and have integrity.

• Must Haves: Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Basic communication skills
• Prior dishwashing/stewarding experience, a plus
• Hotel experience, a plus

Your Journey

• Clean, transport, and store all china, glassware, silverware, pots, pans and equipment used in the food & beverage operations.
• Ensure the restaurant and banquet kitchens are consistently stocked with the proper amounts of all equipment.
• Proper sanitizing and cleaning all kitchen floors, recycling bins and oil bins; maintain the cleanliness of the recycle/trash room at all times.
• Assist with removing used kitchen towels and restocking kitchen towels.
• Assist food & beverage operation with transporting & retrieving food for event functions.
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment to clean dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure that all items are properly sanitized and stored according to established procedures and health code regulations.
• Monitor water temperature, detergent levels, and equipment functionality to maintain effective dishwashing operations.
• Empty trash bins, dispose of food waste, and maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper handwashing, glove usage, and temperature control procedures.
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties, based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over.
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis.
• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F).

At Pendry Chicago, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude.

In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

The pay range for Steward is $22.80 - 23.10 hourly.

Benefits

• 401[k] retirement plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (Sick Time)
• free uniform dry cleaning
• free meals for every shift worked
• hotel discounts
• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associate’s events throughout the year
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

At Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we’re committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences. How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively. Grow their talents. Encourage them to have fun. And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember.

At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement. We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow. Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life.