Reporting to the Executive Chef and Culinary Management Team, the Steward is responsible for cleaning all food and beverage areas using various tools, chemicals, equipment, and machinery. You will wash, sanitize, and store all dishes, flatware, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, and cutting boards for food service; clean and maintain all equipment and dish machine; take all trash to designated area; clean all trash receptacles and replace trash bags; sweep and mop areas designated by managing Chefs; and complete other special cleaning projects as assigned.

Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.

Perform all duties assigned by managing Chefs in a timely and professional manner.

Alert managing Chefs of any breakage and/or missing equipment.

Report any unsafe and/or unacceptable occurrences to managing Chefs immediately.

Check dish machine daily/nightly and report any concerns to managing Chefs.

Have workstation ready for service before service time, all chemicals, gloves, tools, and protective wear stocked.

Comply with and enforce all safety and health department procedures as well as L’Ermitage and/or departmental policies/procedures, including all state and federal laws.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

Must poses a positive attitude and work well with other team members.

Ability to communicate in English both verbal and non-verbal.

Highly responsible & reliable.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent Hotel data.

Flexible schedule - willing and able to work shift duties that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill necessary tasks.

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.

Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length.

Must be able to work under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold), variable noise levels, and around chemicals.

Qualification Standards:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent education preferred.

Language: Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Licenses or Certificates: ServSafe Food Handler Certification required.

Grooming: All colleagues must maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance (specific standards will be provided).