Banquet Kitchen Steward at OMNIA Nightclub

The Banquet Kitchen Steward is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and sanitizing the kitchen as well as transport of all stewarding equipment for banquets. This job description is a summary of duties however it is by no means an all-inclusive list. It is merely a broad guide to expected duties of the position. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Set-up, operate and clean all kitchen machinery/equipment properly and safely and store it in its proper place
• Clean and sanitize food service, preparation ware, dish room, pot room and kitchen areas
• Scrape/spray all ware before placing in ware-washing machine
• Rack all china and glassware according to dish room standards
• Take out trash as needed
• Practice proper food handling procedures
• Ensure all ware is clean and sanitary before removing from dish room areas
• Separate all ware and store properly in designated areas
• Efficiently work with materials and/or resources being aware of and minimize costs and expenses
• Maintain equipment quality through preventative maintenance and cleaning
• Attention to detail on areas of grease, grime, proper storage, stacking heights, chemical usage and storage, etc.
• Follow cleaning schedule and closing list thoroughly
• Constantly monitor trash and cleanliness of kitchen
• Keep workstations clean always during service time
• Juggle multi-tasks, multiple projects and/or people
• Communicate effectively on all levels
• Report problems and concerns with machinery to the Executive Chef
• Create and maintain a sense of urgency
• Maintain and promote a friendly atmosphere for customers and staff
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as Company and/or departmental policies/procedures
• Comply with all state and federal liquor laws
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and handling of equipment
• Maintain highest level possible of cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the area of responsibility, which will meet or exceed Federal, State, and Local standards
• Ability to observe steps of service and standards in all kitchen areas
• Ability to participate in service as dictated by Company philosophy
• Assist and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: 

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Banquet Kitchen Steward training

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE  

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions 

• Ability to write and verbally communicate 
• Must be able to move quickly 
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time 
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume  
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment 
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials 
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment 
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required 
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards  
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment