Steward
Company: Hyatt Regency Bethesda
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: June 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Highgate Hotels:Highgate is a leading real estate investment and
hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in
the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway
cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and
Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The
hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all
stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through
recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of
developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands,
legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary
programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes
industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify
and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and
maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of
the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a
trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.
Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas,
London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.Location:Hyatt Regency
Bethesda is an iconic hotel located in the heart of downtown
Bethesda. Nestled above the Bethesda Metro Red Line, the hotel
offers easy access to Washington DCs famous museums, monuments and
zoo and is only minutes from Bethesda Row, which offers unlimited
shopping, dining, and entertainment. The Hotel offers 390 modern
guestrooms with upscale amenities.Overview:The
Steward/Potwasher/Warewasher is responsible for maintaining
cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass, and silver, 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, walk-in 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
demandQualifications: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 service-oriented
manner.Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.Maintain
regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as
required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of
the hotel.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and
grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and
nametag.Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to
encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.Maximize efforts
towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in
implementing solutions.Must be effective in handling problems,
including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving
problems as necessary.Must be able to understand and apply complex
information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate
objectives.Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related
areas. Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating
guest or operational needs.Perform other duties as requested by
management. Associated topics: cleaning, cleanliness, cookware,
dishwasher steward, duties, housekeeping, lavaplatos, sanitation,
stock, utensils
Keywords: Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Bethesda , Steward, Other , Bethesda, Maryland
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