Overnight Steward - Brasserie Boulud - New York

Overnight role focused on deep cleaning, sanitization, and preparation of a fine-dining kitchen and back-of-house facilities to ensure the restaurant opens each day in pristine condition.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize all dishes, cookware, utensils, and service equipment remaining after service.
• Perform deep cleaning of all kitchen stations, cooking equipment, refrigeration units, shelving, storage areas, and work surfaces.
• Clean ovens, grills, ranges, fryers, flat tops, hoods, and other kitchen equipment according to established cleaning schedules.
• Sweep, scrub, sanitize, and mop all kitchen and back-of-house floors.
• Clean floor drains, walls, mats, baseboards, and hard-to-reach areas.
• Empty trash, recycling, and grease containers following company procedures.
• Organize storage areas, walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and stewarding stations.
• Restock clean china, glassware, flatware, cookware, and kitchen equipment for the morning shift.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, or safety hazards to management.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Secure cleaning equipment and ensure all stewarding areas are organized before the end of the shift.
• Perform additional cleaning projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous stewarding, dishwashing, janitorial, or restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete overnight cleaning assignments.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Availability to work overnight, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, climb, kneel, stoop, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Comfortable working around commercial cleaning equipment, chemicals, hot water, and kitchen equipment.