nsures a clean and workable kitchen area at all times by scraping food from dirty dishes, pots, pans, plates, glasses, flatware, service ware and miscellaneous items and washing them by hand and/or the dishwashing machine.
This position requires exemplary organizational and multi-tasking abilities. Attention to detail is necessary to clean and maintain equipment and work areas according to in-house, local, state and federal regulations for safety and sanitation. A restaurant steward must have mechanical skills to operate electric machines such as dishwashers, sanitizers, trash compactors and glass crushers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
- Assist Food & Beverage Servers in all aspects of the dining experience
- Assist guests regarding menu items in an informative and helpful way
- Ensure the proper set up of all side stations in the outlet
- Have knowledge of beverage lists and promotions
- Follow outlet policies, procedures and service standards
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Ensure cleaning schedule is adhered to and to the required standard
- Sweep, mop and polish restaurant
- Wash down bar; clean and polish equipment
- Clean lights, fans, chairs and tables
- Make sure all areas of the bars and restaurants are clean, including side boards
- Clean and mop lounge bar and equipment
- Assist barman with transporting of stock from Department Store Rooms
- Stock stipulated Food & Beverage areas with ice, as required
- Make sure bar and restaurant equipment is correctly stored
- Transport used linen to and from Housekeeping/Laundry for use in Food & Beverage service areas
- Stock and tidy up Store Room
Requirements
- Previous service experience an asset
- Primary school education
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
- Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
- Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
Skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
