About the Role
The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s responsibility is to clean, sanitize, transport and store pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware and other equipment to be used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dumpster area and back dock area according to established safety and sanitation guidelines. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service.
Responsibilities
- Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils when needed.
- Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas when needed.
- Collect and empty trash from designated areas into the hotel dumpster.
- Clean, organize and sanitize loading dock.
- Fill all washing stations with hand soap, sanitizer and paper towel.
- Maintain and refill coffee station in the Diner with all condiments.
- Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
- Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
Requirements
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
- Ability to stand during entire shift.
- Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.
- Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near dish machine, when assigned for an entire shift.
- Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.
- Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
- Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
- Follow safe work procedures as outlined in Departmental Policy and Procedures manuals, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Know and comply with all Occupational Health & Safety regulations, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ministry of Labour.
- Report all injuries or illnesses to a supervisor or manager immediately.
- Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee by bringing health and safety concerns or issues to the attention of the committee.
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Prioritization and time management skills.
- Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
- Attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
Location
- Kitchen
- All areas of facility
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $21.76 to $24.18/hour
Benefits
- Food and Beverage Discount
- RRSP Match
- Drycleaning
- Competitive Medical and dental benefits
- Competitive Extended health care coverage
- Various employee perks and benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company
- Tool and shoe reimbursement
About the Company
- 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.
- We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.
- We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following protected grounds under The Ontario Human Rights Code or any other characteristic protected by local, Provincial , or Federal laws, rules, or regulations.
- Age
- Ancestry, colour, race
- Citizenship
- Ethnic origin
- Place of origin
- Creed
- Disability
- Family status
- Marital status (including single status)
- Gender identity, gender expression
- Receipt of public assistance (in housing only)
- Record of offences (in employment only)
- Sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding)
- Sexual orientation.
