Steward, Allocated Kitchen

Who we are:
We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better -- this means not just our guests, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new, or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole hotel. No-one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can't create that special experience for our guest.

Your mission:
Should you decide to accept it.

Leaping tall buildings in a single bound not required but it couldn't hurt.

The Steward CC will play an important role for maintaining a sanitary environment for the food and beverage preparation of banquet functions. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining dish stations, kitchen areas and back of house storage areas. The Steward CC will be responsible for receiving duties/responsibilities as described in pre-shift. Set-up and breakdown banquet functions as required, including but not limited to, transporting clean and dirty items to designated areas as needed.

The Nitty-Gritty:
What exactly you will be doing.

• This role will work closely with Executive Banquet Chef/Banquet Steward Supervisor to:
• Assist with any dish-up needs of the banquet kitchen prior to, and during service
• Assist the kitchen with the transportation of food to any designated banquet function areas
• Utilize proper cleaning chemicals and techniques of all banquet dinnerware, flatware, glassware, pot ware, etc.
• Operate dishwashing machines in accordance to sanitization and safety standards
• Deep cleaning and sanitation of all kitchens, equipment and food & beverage service areas. Including but not limited to, sweeping and mopping of all kitchen/BOH areas, scrubbing of walls & trash cans and cleaning of large kitchen equipment
• Responsible for storeroom cleanliness, organization, and inventory of banquet equipment
• Handle trash, recyclables and food waste as needed. Pick-up and dispose of trash in designated areas
• Maintain cleanliness of work area during and after function
• Perform all duties in accordance with departments SOP's
• Properly use equipment, tools or systems in compliance with safety and sanitation requirements
• Perform all other job related duties as assigned by management
• Check with management prior to leaving at the end of the shift

What qualities are we looking for?

You got skills? If you are able to perform the following, then you have come to the right place.

• Great team player with the ability create excellent working relationships across the group.
• Ability to break down barriers and resolving potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
• Creativity and innovation are essential!
• Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
• Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
• Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
• Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
• Enthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate others
• Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service

Background must-have:

• Operate in a working environment that is subject to varying levels of cold, heat, noise and vibration
• Work in all kitchens, dish rooms and service areas
• Work on ladders, step stools, and any other equipment required to perform the assigned task
• Inspect all work performed
• Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds, and move loads of up to 100 pounds
• Stand for prolonged periods of time, effectively and efficiently move throughout work area
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
• Work indoors, outdoors and be exposed to various environmental factors
• Follow directions, and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Utilize the English language, both in oral and written form
• Review and comprehend necessary documentation
• Communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashion, with customers and coworkers alike
• Must be 18 years of age.

Recommended nice-to-have

• The skills and abilities necessary for effective performance within this position are typically acquired through one (1)+ year of experience working in a similar hotel, resort, or restaurant setting.

Valuable Traits

• Proactive
• Enjoy working with a team and alone as the situation dictates.
• Adaptive, Flexible!
• Embody "good attitude."
• Enjoy process improvement
• Evoke inspiration in those around you and encourage them to create their best work.
• Unwavering integrity and endless work ethic.
• Appreciate constructive feedback, as well as graciously providing the same
• Tenacious and self-motivated
• Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time