Steward - Banquets

About the Role

Serenely located within the historic Kansas City Club building, The Hotel Kansas City combines old-world charm with modern luxury, offering 144 guest rooms, inventive dining, nightlife, and 20,000 square feet of meeting space. As a Steward or Dishwasher, you will maintain the cleanliness of all hotel china, silverware, and cookware in a fast-paced environment with constant customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Operate pot-washing and dish-washing machines.
• Maintain a hygienic working environment in accordance with hygiene regulations and company standards.
• Carry out general cleaning as directed, including sweeping, mopping, washing, wiping down, and emptying trash receptacles.
• Clean coolers, freezers, and back hallways.
• Ensure all kitchen and back-of-house areas are kept clean, with equipment stored properly and cleaned per the schedule.
• Observe Health, Hygiene & Safety guidelines when handling hazardous substances.
• Report maintenance and hazard issues to the supervisor on duty.
• Maintain kitchen supplies of china, glasses, and silverware.
• Assist the kitchen in plating and dishing menu orders when needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred but not required.
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards.
• 1-2 years of stewarding experience preferred.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to speak and understand English to communicate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations during busy periods.

Work Environment

• Make continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements.
• Bend or stoop repeatedly, such as when removing items from stoves, ovens, refrigerators, or freezers.
• Clean work areas and equipment using brooms, mops, sponges, cleaning solutions, and other materials.
• Move objects between 20-50 lbs. short distances.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and on-the-job training.
• Work in a team environment.
• Stand, walk, and perform essential job functions continuously for extended periods.

Benefits

• Free room nights and discounted/friends & family room rates.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K with company match starting at 30 days of employment.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.