Steward (A)

The Role

This role performs stewarding responsibilities with a high level of independence, consistency, urgency, and attention to detail in a luxury club and ranch environment. You will support smooth food and beverage operations by maintaining timely dish flow, caring for equipment, completing deep-cleaning priorities, and ensuring supplies are available when needed.

What You’ll Do

• Stewarding, Dishwashing & Sanitation Support
  • Operate dishwashing equipment and properly clean, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, flatware, cookware, utensils, and smallwares.
  • Maintain clean and organized dish areas, kitchens, service support spaces, storage areas, and stewarding stations throughout the shift.
  • Assist with deep cleaning schedules, equipment cleaning, floor care, trash removal, recycling, and sanitation projects.
  • Ensure clean dishware, cookware, and service items are available and properly stocked for culinary and food and beverage operations.
  • Monitor stewarding supplies and communicate inventory or equipment needs to leadership in a timely manner.
• Kitchen Operations & Team Support
  • Support culinary and food and beverage teams with timely dish flow, equipment readiness, and clean work areas during daily service and special events.
  • Assist with receiving, stocking, rotating, organizing, and transporting supplies, food products, and operating equipment.
  • Help coordinate stewarding priorities during high-volume service periods, banquets, member dining, and special functions.
  • Assist with training new or less-experienced stewarding team members on cleaning standards, safety expectations, and proper equipment use.
  • Communicate professionally with culinary leadership regarding workflow, cleanliness, breakage, equipment concerns, and operational needs.
• Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and temperature control procedures.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, tools, storage areas, coolers, and workstations.
  • Comply with health department standards, company policies, and safe food handling practices.
  • Properly use, clean, and store knives, kitchen tools, smallwares, and cooking equipment.
  • Immediately report safety concerns, equipment issues, food quality concerns, or supply needs.
• Teamwork & Hospitality Standards
  • Work collaboratively with culinary, food and beverage, club operations, and hospitality team members.
  • Respond professionally to direction from the Sous Chef, Executive Chef, and culinary leadership team.
  • Support a positive, respectful, and service-focused kitchen culture.
  • Provide support for special projects, tastings, events, and other operational needs as assigned.
  • Represent Thomas Ranch and Loraloma Club with professionalism, teamwork, and pride in service excellence.

Requirements

• Wednesday to Sunday from 7:00am to 5:00pm or 8:00am to 6:00pm
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of stewarding, dishwashing, kitchen, restaurant, club, resort, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dishwashing equipment, sanitation practices, chemical safety, and safe food service support procedures.
• Ability to work independently, follow cleaning schedules, prioritize tasks, and support service needs with urgency.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, safety, and operational readiness.
• Positive attitude, dependability, teamwork, and willingness to support changing operational needs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required.
• Food Handler certification required or ability to obtain within the required timeframe after hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during food preparation and service.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, lifting, carrying, and repetitive hand and arm movement are required.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Exposure to kitchen equipment, sharp tools, cleaning chemicals, slippery surfaces, steam, heat, and food allergens.
• Must follow all safety, sanitation, PPE, and food handling procedures.
• Schedule may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on business needs.
• Travel to field locations may be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
• Professional growth opportunities