Dishwasher / Steward (Part Time) - Providence, United States - Graduate Providence

Graduate Providence

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Providence, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Part time

Description

Compensation Type:

Hourly Highgate Hotels:
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S.

gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues.

The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.

Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location:

Located in the heart of downtown Providence, Rhode Island, the 294-room Graduate Providence is a landmark hotel with an illustrious past.

Designed by the celebrated firm Warren and Wetmore, the architects behind New York City's Grand Central Station, the hotel debuted to widespread acclaim in 1922 and quickly became the tourist and social center of Providence.

Today, deeply woven within the city's fabric and culture and beloved by generations of guests, the Graduate Providence is an authentic Providence tradition.

The Graduate Providence is a member of the Historic Hotels of America.

Overview:

The Steward is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitization and proper storage of all kitchen equipment, dishes, china, glass, silver, pots, pans, and cutlery, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation.

He/she is also responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area.

He/she is also responsible for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, back dock, dumpster and utility work areas.
Heavy duty cleaning of ovens, grills, sinks, walls, floors, walkin refrigerators and freezers and other heavy kitchen equipment.
Wash pots, pans, and kitchen utensils following proper procedure for their cleanliness and sanitation, and Vacuum carpeted areas through the food and beverage outlets.
Sweep, mop and wash floors in all food and beverage areas, kitchen, and restaurant and dock area.
Keep management informed of shortage of equipment and supplies.
Operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
Return all clean china, glass, and silver to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all chemicals used.
Report any faulty equipment to management immediately.
Empty garbage from the Food and Beverage areas into the hotel dumpster.
Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
Follow the proper procedures in the breakdown, cleaning and reassembling of all kitchen equipment, as needed.
Follow all sanitation standards.
Assist in the set up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
Assist Banquets by supplying china, glass, and silver as required by business demand

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a 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 effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and serviceoriented manner.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by sch