Steward at Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The Steward works with the culinary team to clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, the kitchen and other kitchen equipment, in accordance with time, product and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.

Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.


• Clean and sanitize the kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant and food preparation areas.


• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.


• Collect and empty trash from designated areas into the hotel dumpster.


• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.


• Store all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.


• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.


• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.


• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Work Environment

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.


• Majority of work takes place indoors.


• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Physical Demands

• 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.


• Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.


• Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.


• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

• 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).


• Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

• Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.


• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay range is $24.90 - $25.90. Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements.

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. Employees are offered a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

• Paid Holidays

• Pension

• Legal Services

• Maternity and Parental Leave

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

WHO WE ARE

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

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