Steward

ABOUT US: La Valencia Hotel has been an unforgettable destination since 1926 and a getaway for Hollywood elite in the Golden Era. Perched above the La Jolla Cove cliffs along the sparkling Pacific Ocean, La Valencia offers something for everyone. Intimate and charming, dramatic and unforgettable. La Valencia has been a destination and a place to remember for those near and far for generations. With expansive ocean views, our hotel and restaurants are perfectly situated to provide not only exceptional experiences but also a view to inspire.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an energetic person who would love to support the culinary department in the kitchen. Showcase your talents as a Kitchen Steward, where your attentiveness and care will ensure the creation of exceptional cuisine. Ideal candidates are highly motivated and effective at working in a fast-paced team environment. In addition, shares our passion for hospitality and creating exceptional and memorable experiences.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
• Operate an industrial dishwasher.
• Ensure the kitchen colleagues have the dishes/silverware required and guests have clean dishes.
• Sort, stack dishes, and load/unload dishwasher.
• Sort, stack, and store all cleaned items in an organized and safe manner.
• Ensure all breakages and chipped items are removed from circulation and inventoried.
• Ensure floors are always dry and clean.
• Follow department policies, procedures, and service standards.
•  Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• At least two to three years of related experience and/or training required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to frequently stand up or move with and outside of the hotel facility
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk and move about the facility for extensive period of times, bending, stooping and kneeling

Pay Rate: $17.25 per hr