Steward Job Description

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Introduction / Job Description

Ensures a clean and workable kitchen area at all times by scraping food from dirty dishes, pots, pans, plates, glasses, flatware, service ware and miscellaneous items and washing them by hand and/or the dishwashing machine.

This position requires exemplary organizational and multi-tasking abilities. Attention to detail is necessary to clean and maintain equipment and work areas according to in-house, local, state and federal regulations for safety and sanitation. A restaurant steward must have mechanical skills to operate electric machines such as dishwashers, sanitizers, trash compactors and glass crushers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Assist Food & Beverage Servers in all aspects of the dining experience
• Assist guests regarding menu items in an informative and helpful way
• Ensure the proper set up of all side stations in the outlet
• Have knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
• Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
• Ensure cleaning schedule is adhered to and to the required standard
• Sweep, mop and polish restaurant
• Wash down bar; clean and polish equipment
• Clean lights, fans, chairs and tables
• Make sure all areas of the bars and restaurants are clean, including side boards
• Clean and mop lounge bar and equipment
• Assist barman with transporting of stock from Department Store Rooms
• Stock stipulated Food & Beverage areas with ice, as required
• Make sure bar and restaurant equipment is correctly stored
• Transport used linen to and from Housekeeping/Laundry for use in Food & Beverage service areas
• Stock and tidy up Store Room

Requirements

• Previous service experience an asset
• Primary school education
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

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