Steward Location Brooklyn, NY (Boerum Hill area) : SUMMARY Fortune favors the bold. Ace Hotel Brooklyn seeks kind, curious and industrious humans to join our family.
Ace Hotel's home here is in Boerum Hill on the cusp of Downtown Brooklyn, at a geographical Venn diagram of overlapping energies — from the tree-lined streets and brownstones of Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens all the way down to the restless East River. The ever-evolving intersection of everything. Ace Brooklyn is anchored by a vibrant culinary program that's as inspired and culturally alive as the neighborhoods around us. As You Are is an all-day affair, a bar, restaurant and bakery that serves seasonal, from-scratch fare dawn and through dusk. The Lobby is our womb-like hub offering all who pass through a place to enjoy a coffee, a cocktail or a comforting bite. Now all we need is you.
A Steward cleans, transports and store all pots, pans, plates, glasses, flatware and other equipment used in the food and beverage operations and maintain the storage room/area in a clean and orderly manner.
CORE FOCUS & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Qualified candidates must be able to satisfactorily complete the following responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
Clean and sanitize all china, glassware, silverware, flatware, pots and pans in the property Ensure restaurant and banquet kitchens have the proper quantity of the above to properly open their shifts and that there is sufficient storage and racks in which to place dirty dishes, silver, pots, and pans 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 SUPPORTING FUNCTIONS In addition to the above responsibilities, the candidate is expected to complete the following duties:
Basic food preparation as directed by the chef de cuisine and executive chef Assist culinary staff during any special request or priorities as requested by culinary leadership ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Basic English preferred Prioritize and organize work assignments, have timely follow up and execution Have superb time management skills Ability to comply with physical demands as outlined below Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma preferred. Previous experience in a hotel and/or restaurant preferred.
LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL, and REASONING ABILITIES Candidate must meet the following cognitive abilities:
Ability to understand guests' service needs & requests. Ability to acknowledge guests' requests in a polite manner. Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written English (additional foreign languages are encouraged and preferred). Ability to apply logical thinking and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to address and solve problems involving guest and operational issues. Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in a typical kitchen environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit, walk, and stand continuously. Lift / carry 25lbs (frequently) and 50lbs (occasionally) Bend, squat, crawl, and reach above shoulder level. Use dominate hand coordination for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. May be exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, dampness, height, and moving machinery. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce.