Evening Dishwasher/Steward - The Farnam, Autograph Collection

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Evening Dishwasher/Steward for The Farnam, Autograph Collection, in Omaha, Nebraska!

Essential Functions of Position

Dishwashing Skills

• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including the dish washing machine, hand wash stations pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen and store room areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Receive deliveries, store perishables properly, and rotate stock.
• Ensure clean wares are stored in appropriate areas.
• Use detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink to clean dishes.
• Inspect, pull, and stack cleaned items, send soiled items back for re-scrubbing and rewashing. Rack and spray all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
• Sort, soak, and wash/re- wash silverware.
• Breakdown dirty bus tubs.
• Empty and maintain trashcans and dumpster area.
• Clean and mop all areas in assigned departments.
• Dispose of glass in the proper containers. Break down cardboard boxes and place them and other recyclables in the recycle bin.
• Prevent loss of dishware, utensils and other kitchen equipment
• Promptly report all maintenance issues
• If necessary, assist Servers with clearing, cleaning and resetting tables upon guests’ departure
• If necessary, assist Servers with clearing room service trays from corridors

Guest Relations Skills

• Take every opportunity to amaze the guests, co-workers
• Smile, have eye contact any greet guests, co-workers immediately
• Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance at all times, including uniform and nametag
• Handle special requests promptly

Supportive Functions

Teamwork Skills

• Respond promptly to Managers requests
• Attend required meetings
• Be enthusiastic, helpful and a positive member of the team
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
• Be self-motivated and use time wisely o Communicate pertinent information
• Respond positively to new ideas
• Accept critical/developmental feedback openly
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company
• Be cross-trained and available to help other departments
• Perform other assignments as requested by the management staff
• Maintain open lines of communication with all departments
• Model desired behavior

Safety and Security Skills

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area free of hazards
• Properly handle and account for keys
• Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures, lost and found items and security concerns
• Adhere to all Health Department requirements

Education and Experience

• High school or equivalent education strongly preferred
• Prior dishwashing experience preferred

Other

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
• Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, afternoon, nights, weekends and/or holidays

Amazing Benefits At A Glance

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision for full-time ambassadors consistently working 30 or more hours weekly
• Vacation & Holiday Pay for full-time ambassadors consistently working 30 or more hours weekly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth and training opportunities
• Reduced room rates throughout the portfolio
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account for full-time ambassadors consistently working 30 or more hours weekly
• Life insurance
• FMLA per state and federal regulations