Lead Steward

  • Sonesta International Hotels
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • Full Time

Job Description Summary

The Steward works with the culinary team to clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils, the kitchen and other kitchen equipment, in accordance with time, product and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.

Job Description

Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

  • Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
  • Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
  • Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
  • Collect and properly dispose of trash.
  • Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
  • Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
  • Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
  • Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
  • Train and onboard newly hired stewards, ensuring adherence to department standards and procedures.
  • Receive, store, and organize all food deliveries, maintaining cleanliness and proper rotation within walk-ins and freezers.
  • Collaborate with the Chef to identify and prioritize the use of time-sensitive products in order to minimize waste and prevent spoilage.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Prioritization and time management skills.
  • Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
  • Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near dish machine, when assigned for entire shift.
  • Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.

Additional Job Description

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account with Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts
  • Educational Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Various Employee Perks and Discounts
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

Job ID: 483477397
Originally Posted on: 6/30/2025

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