Dishwasher/Steward - Full Time

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE:CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visitwww.choicehotels.com.

The ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

The Steward is responsible for all activities pertaining to cleaning/maintaining the Food and Beverage storage, preparation and service areas and materials, to include controlling inventories for and ensuring spotless, sanitary condition of all china, glassware, silverware, cookware and serving utensils. In addition, the Steward is responsible for the following:

• Clean and maintain food and beverage storage/preparation/cooking areas and equipment;

• Maintain proper sanitation of all dishwashing and pot washing areas and equipment;

• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment properly to provide clean, sanitized china, glass and silver;

• Removal of all trash from kitchen areas, operation of garbage disposal and trash compactor;

• Maintain control over food and beverage china, glass, silver, cookware and service equipment inventories;

• Performs breakdown of all food service materials and equipment after banquet functions.

• Experience working in upscale hotel environment that provides a superior level of guest service with professionalism and discretion

• Excellent attention to detail

• Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to effectively communicate with department managers, team members and guests

• Must possess a strong team spirit

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening, weekends and holidays

Physical Demands

• Long hours are sometimes required, ability to work flexible schedule

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, frequent bending, occasionally stoop or crawl

• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and push or pull up to 150 pounds

• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment

Other Information

The hotel business functions seven days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must realize this fact and be aware that at all times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shift and alter assigned duties as business dictates. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be maintained at all times
his position description is not intended to create, nor is it to be construed, as a contract of employment or a promise of employment. I understand that my employment is an "at-will" relationship and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected class. Our locations are drug-free and pre-employment drug tests are required. Background checks are also required before employment begins. We participate in E-Verify and those who are ineligible to work in the United States will not be considered.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Ability to model Choice's Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.