Steward

Role & responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitation: Cleaning dishes, utensils, and equipment; maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and dining area; and adhering to all safety and sanitation regulations.
• Food and beverage support: Assisting servers with carrying food from the kitchen, helping prepare food like salads or appetizers, and ensuring bars and stations are fully stocked with items like napkins, silverware, and beverages.
• Guest service: Greeting and seating guests, taking drink and starter orders, answering phones, and responding to guest inquiries.
• Table and dining area setup: Setting tables with clean linens and silverware, and clearing tables as guests finish their meals.

Preferred candidate profile

• Assisting with inventory of supplies like crockery and glassware.
• Following duty schedules and performing tasks as assigned by a supervisor or manager.
• Ensuring minimum wastage, breakage, and spoilage of items.
• In some cases, a steward may also have supervisory responsibilities over junior staff, particularly in a senior steward role.