Restaurant Steward

About the Company

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, Highgate provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. The company specializes in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. Highgate utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools to efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics, driving outperformance and maximizing asset value.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster, and utility work areas.
• Perform heavy-duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and other heavy kitchen equipment.
• Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedures for cleanliness and sanitation.
• Vacuum carpeted areas throughout the food and beverage outlets.
• Sweep, mop, and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, restaurant, and dock area.
• Keep management informed of shortages of equipment and supplies.
• Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation standards are maintained.
• Return all clean china, glass, and silver to proper storage locations while minimizing breakage.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
• Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
• Follow proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning, and reassembling of all kitchen equipment as needed.
• Adhere to all sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to withstand temperature variations, both hot and cold.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.