Steward
The Westin Arlington Gateway
Location: US - VA - Arlington
Jan 31, 2013
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Job Details
Steward
Company
Westin Hotels & Resorts® are havens of wellness and rejuvenation for those seeking a transformative hotel experience. Through innovative programs and thoughtful amenities such as WestinWORKOUT®, the Heavenly® Bed and SuperFoodsRx(TM) menu, we offer guests services to enhance their stay and leave them feeling better than when they arrived. Our more than 180 hotels and resorts worldwide are defined by modern design, gracious service and a deeply relaxing atmosphere. Whether you're golfing in Spain, snorkeling in Bali, or sightseeing in Times Square, Westin delivers an experience wholly unlike any other.
Location
The Westin Arlington Gateway enjoys easy access to the vibrancy of Washington, D.C.--from historic sites and museums to terrific dining and entertainment. Our Ballston neighborhood puts you near major technology and science institutions such as The National Science Foundation. With more than 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting facilities, we are one of Arlington's most desirable meeting destinations. We offer a 7,000 square-foot ballroom, professional staff, and top-notch audiovisual and connectivity options. Our 336 rooms and suites surround you in a naturally calm and comfortable environment, all in a soothing palette. Sink into a Westin Heavenly Bed®, linger in a Heavenly Bath®, or work with ease in an ergonomic desk chair. Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Department
Culinary Department
Job Description
Our Stewards are an essential part of the culinary department. You will be responsible for the proper sanitation and cleanliness of all kitchens and food preparation areas, including ovens, grills, stoves, hoods, fryers, preparation slicers, steam kettles, tables and floors. On a daily basis you will clean and sanitize all china, glassware, silverware, flatware, pots and pans in the hotel. As well as ensuring that the restaurant and banquet kitchens have the requisite amounts of china, glassware, silverware, flatware, pots and pans to properly open their shifts and that there are sufficient Queen Mary's and racks in which to place dirty dishes, silver, pots, and pans. At times you may also be required to assist the culinary staff during any special request or priorities as requested by the Executive Chef or the Banquet Chef. The stewarding position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities and a candidates must be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must be able to speak and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Requirements
Must be able to speak and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Requires good communication skills. Must possess basic computational ability. Basic knowledge of banquet set-up. Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more. Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift up to 50 lbs., including, but not limited to, pots and pans and trays of food or food items, on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks. Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
Company
Westin Hotels & Resorts® are havens of wellness and rejuvenation for those seeking a transformative hotel experience. Through innovative programs and thoughtful amenities such as WestinWORKOUT®, the Heavenly® Bed and SuperFoodsRx(TM) menu, we offer guests services to enhance their stay and leave them feeling better than when they arrived. Our more than 180 hotels and resorts worldwide are defined by modern design, gracious service and a deeply relaxing atmosphere. Whether you're golfing in Spain, snorkeling in Bali, or sightseeing in Times Square, Westin delivers an experience wholly unlike any other.
Location
The Westin Arlington Gateway enjoys easy access to the vibrancy of Washington, D.C.--from historic sites and museums to terrific dining and entertainment. Our Ballston neighborhood puts you near major technology and science institutions such as The National Science Foundation. With more than 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting facilities, we are one of Arlington's most desirable meeting destinations. We offer a 7,000 square-foot ballroom, professional staff, and top-notch audiovisual and connectivity options. Our 336 rooms and suites surround you in a naturally calm and comfortable environment, all in a soothing palette. Sink into a Westin Heavenly Bed®, linger in a Heavenly Bath®, or work with ease in an ergonomic desk chair. Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Department
Culinary Department
Job Description
Our Stewards are an essential part of the culinary department. You will be responsible for the proper sanitation and cleanliness of all kitchens and food preparation areas, including ovens, grills, stoves, hoods, fryers, preparation slicers, steam kettles, tables and floors. On a daily basis you will clean and sanitize all china, glassware, silverware, flatware, pots and pans in the hotel. As well as ensuring that the restaurant and banquet kitchens have the requisite amounts of china, glassware, silverware, flatware, pots and pans to properly open their shifts and that there are sufficient Queen Mary's and racks in which to place dirty dishes, silver, pots, and pans. At times you may also be required to assist the culinary staff during any special request or priorities as requested by the Executive Chef or the Banquet Chef. The stewarding position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities and a candidates must be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must be able to speak and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Requirements
Must be able to speak and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Requires good communication skills. Must possess basic computational ability. Basic knowledge of banquet set-up. Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F), possibly for one hour or more. Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift up to 50 lbs., including, but not limited to, pots and pans and trays of food or food items, on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks. Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously. The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
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Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
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Hotel/Resort
F&B - Banquets