H2B - Steward

Overview

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa has been delighting vacationers—including 24 U.S. Presidents—for over 250 years. A recently completed $170 million renovation restored the historic character to this Allegheny Mountain resort in Virginia. We are a four‑season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings. Associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, and the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly.
• Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas as designated.
• Keep dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
• De‑tarnish/polish silver for proper appearance.
• Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work.
• Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware to provide cooks, banquet servers and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests' dining experience.
• Maintain kitchen work areas and restaurant equipment and utensils in a clean and orderly condition.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.
• Separate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers.
• Steam‑clean or hose‑out garbage cans.
• Scrape food from dirty dishes and wash them by hand or place them in racks or on the conveyor to the dishwashing machine.
• Run glasses through the dish machine twice.
• Put away and rotate stock.
• Put away all clean utensils and stock in designated areas.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment, stoves, grills, prep tables, etc.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen area, floors and walls.
• Report inventory to supervisor for supplies and cleaning chemicals.
• Follow safety guidelines and proper usage of all cleaning chemicals, including proper storage when not in use.
• Report any kitchen equipment that is not in working order to a supervisor/manager.
• Assist kitchen staff when needed.
• Assist the Stewarding Supervisor in organizing and maintaining inventories of china, glass & silver.
• Attend department meetings and other company‑required trainings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
• Create a courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
• Willingness to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must have an unexpired Food Handler card or obtain one upon hire.
• Physical strength and stamina are essential due to the high activity level.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.