Executive Steward jobs in Trenton, NJ

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The Kitchen Steward/Utility at the River House at Odette’s performs manual work in maintaining a clean and orderly food service operation. They receive, store, and distribute supplies for the dining area such as plates, silverware, glassware, sugar caddies, candles, candle holders, cleaning supplies, etc. They clean, wash, and polish dining equipment. They perform all tasks necessary in the front and back of the house.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Maintain a clean and pleasant atmosphere in the kitchen and back of house areas at all times.

· Operate dish washing machine set-up, load, run and remove clean dishes once process is complete.

· Maintain dish washing machine cleanliness ensure filters are frequently cleared.

· Place clean dishes on correct shelves.

· Manually hand wash and scrub pots to ensure they are thoroughly cleaned.

· Keep all kitchen floors swept and mopped at all times. Empty all trash cans and keep trash dumpster areas clean.

· Assist with receiving and storing deliveries.

· Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will possess the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Technical Skills: We prefer at least 1 year of experience using various kitchen cleaning supplies and chemicals, using a industrial dishwasher, and handling all types of kitchen cookware and equipment.

· Customer Service and Professionalism: Experience as or willingness to learn to be a role model and setting the standard for all staff to maintain high-quality and consistent customer service.

· Problem Solving, Quality Control, and Priority Assessment: Must evaluate current practices and processes; immediately recognize potential areas of conflict; and suggest ways to improve current business methods and services provided.

· Communication: Commitment to details both verbally and non-verbally and ability to encourage cooperative and consistent levels of communication with the back of house staff, front of house staff and management. Must understand instructions, read written company information and communicate with little or no additional direction.

· Interpersonal Relationships: Ability to adapt to different personalities of guests, staff and outside vendors without losing focus. Must possess high professional ethics and avoid extreme familiarity or conflicts with others.

· Conflict Management: Capacity to recognize problems when they arise and be able to resolve them appropriately by using good judgement, tact, and initiative according to company policy and procedure. Requires unbiased communication skills to handle all types of conflicts that will occur at all levels of supervision and the ability to negotiate effectively.

· Perform General Physical Activities: Ability to perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate to maximum strength including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, handling materials.

· Flexibility: Must be available to work overtime when needed, assist with the workload of others, and perform other duties as assigned.

Employee benefits for full time employees.

Bridge Hospitality is a Collection of Luxury-Lifestyle Hotels and Experiences. A curated portfolio of destination-driven luxury-lifestyle hotels, restaurants, and catering venues that are by definition: polished, stylish, sophisticated, cultured, and distinct in how they are designed and operated for unparalleled guest service experiences. Collection includes The Reeds at Shelter Haven, Stone Harbor, NJ; The Grove at Centerton, Pittsgrove, NJ and River House at Odette’s, New Hope, PA. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person