Steward

  • Lacoste
  • Washington, Virginia
  • Full Time

Located in the picturesque town of Washington, Virginia.

30 minutes from Culpeper, Front Royal, and Warrenton, Virginia
40 minutes from Gainesville and Stephen City, Virginia
Just a bit over an hour from Reston, Loudoun County, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join our growing team of exceptional people. Your next career awaits.

Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, Michelin Green Star, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.

Why join our team:

We offer:

  • Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
  • Paid time off (Full time employees)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • On-the-job training
  • Employee education allowance
  • Advancement potential
  • Flexible schedules
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Complimentary uniforms
  • Delicious family meals daily prepared by the chefs
  • Referral bonuses
  • Competitive pay

www.theinnatlittlewashington.com

Summary

TheSteward is responsible for general sanitation and cleaning of all back of houseareas. The stewarding position upholds the Virginia Department of Healthcleanliness and sanitation standards. Maintenance of the dish machine and careof other sanitation tools are essential to this role. Maintaining thecleanliness of the dish machine area, basin sinks, and other culinary areas isrequired.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

  • Thoroughcleaning of all plates, utensils, and kitchen tools.
  • Deep cleaning and organization projects as needed or delegated bymanagement.
  • Proper scrubbing and storing of all pots and pans.
  • Upkeep and cleaning of the employee dining area.
  • Daily sweeping and mopping of kitchen floors, before service and afterservice and as directed.
  • Cleaning of all floor drains and catches.
  • Assisting with polishing of service ware as needed.
  • Organization of all storage areas for non-food items and cleaningsupplies.
  • Communicate when cleaning supplies run low.
  • Pressure washing of floors as directed.
  • Proper cleaning and maintenance of dish machine.
  • Stocking and maintaining hand soap and hand towel stations.
  • Assisting with other cleaning and maintenance projects as prescribed byculinary management.
  • Polishing of copper service ware as needed.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Ability to work nights and weekends.
  • Access to a reliable mode of transportation.
  • Servsafe certified within 6 months.
  • Capable of following direction and completing tasksgiven in a timely manner.
  • Self-motivated to work diligently and at speedparticularly during service.
  • Strong team player.
  • Desire to work quickly and efficiently.

Desirable

  • Minimum of one year stewarding experience in a foodestablishment.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.

SKILLS

  • Attention todetail when cleaning.
  • Able to handle china and glassware with care.
  • Quickly and efficient work manner
  • Able to follow direction and completing tasks given in the required time
  • Self-motivated to work diligently particularly during dinner service.
  • Strong communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to lift 50lbs.
  • Ability to standfor long periods of time (8-10 hours consistently).
  • Requires exposureto hot pans, sharp knives, open flames, and temperatures ranging from hot tocold.
  • Availability andunderstanding that the position often requires hours more than a standardworkweek (40-50 hours).

**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**

Job ID: 484948111
Originally Posted on: 7/11/2025

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