Steward

Position Overview

About the role

The Steward works to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils through manual and machine cleaning methods. The Steward reports to the General Manager, Bar Manager, Front of House Manager, Lead Line Cook, and collaborates with FOH and BOH staff.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all kitchen equipment
• Maintain inventory of all plate ware, event materials, and kitchen small wares
• Assist in prep projects as directed by Lead Line Cook and Bar Manager
• Dispose of all trash as needed throughout shift
• Assist in receiving and rotation of all foodstuffs
• Responsible for washing dishes, chinaware, flatware, kitchen machinery and detailing equipment
• Oversee upkeep of all areas including dry goods, walk-ins, bathroom, storage/locker room, and dish pit
• Complete opening and closing side work checklists for daily shifts
• Catch up on all internal communication via Slack before your shift
• Approach each shift with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and ready to contribute to the team’s overall goals
• Always check in with any staff working in your respective space on arrival, see if you can help with anything before beginning your assigned duties
• Complete other duties as assigned by management
• Ask for help when you need it; asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness

Additional Responsibilities

• Informs General Manager and Bar Manager immediately of any DOH or OSHA/workplace safety violations
• Maintains sanitation to DOH standards; keep work area clean and organized
• Oversees the inventory of all cleaning/ware washing products
• Help to promote a safe and clean environment for co-workers; maintain the ABK mantra.
• Have a focus on always continuing your education and in all facets of our business.
• Assist in training new hires by guiding them through training trails, answering their questions, providing workflow advice, and teaching them G&L's expectations, steps of service steps, and standards operating procedures.
• Act in a professional manner and represent Close Company / Gin & Luck graciously whether you are in house, traveling, or at another local establishment
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook

Physical Demands

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bar or hospitality setting
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining various kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, broilers, fryers, and other essential culinary tools
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with team members
• Flexibility in working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; and time for All Staff meetings and tastings
• Patience and adaptability
• Self-motivated and a team player
• High ethics, hard worker, and a great sense of humor

Desired Qualifications

• Have 1-2 years of Steward experience in a high-volume establishment
• Have sufficient skills, knowledge and personality to provide a memorable experience for our patrons

Core Values

• Curiosity: We learn and improve through active observation and creative problem solving.
• A.B.K.: We anticipate, prepare, and execute with intention.
• Pursuit of Excellence: We will forever be chasing excellence—it is a pursuit without end.
• Contagious Joy: When we’re having fun, it emanates out and influences our work and the people around us.
• Connection: We build relationships through intuition, empathy, and transparency

Benefits

• Compensation for this position is $21/hour
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k and life insurance are included in our benefits package for full-time/part-time employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gin & Luck is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.