Restaurant Steward

Philadelphia, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $15.00 - $21.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Meal Allowances

Paid training

uniform provision

Job Description

The Pride of America ship offers a distinctive and immersive dining experience as part of its comprehensive hospitality and cruise services. Serving guests aboard a luxury ship requires a dedicated team of food service professionals committed to maintaining superior cleanliness and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment. The ship's Food and Beverage Department is devoted to delivering high-quality dining services that exceed guest expectations through attention to detail, excellent customer interactions, and impeccable service standards.

The role of the Restaurant Steward is integral to the smooth functioning of the Main Dining Rooms, Buffet, and Crew Mess within the Prid... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or foreign equivalency
minimum of one year previous restaurant experience
minimum of one year previous experience in selling and serving beverage products
intermediate to advanced English verbal and writing skills
courses and training in safety, environmental, public health and sanitation regulations
ability to stand and walk long distances
ability to lift more than 25 pounds
able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills
able to work in multi-cultural environment
able to work 7 days a week
ability to adjust to changing schedules and assignments
must pass basic safety course
professional appearance and good hygiene
positive attitude and teamwork orientation

Job Qualifications

Minimum of one year previous restaurant experience in land-based or shipboard operation
minimum of one year previous experience selling and serving wine and other beverage products
intermediate to advanced level English verbal and writing skills including proper use of English grammar
high school diploma or foreign equivalency
courses and/or training in safety, environmental, public health and sanitation regulations and procedures
passionate about hospitality and customer service driven
professional appearance and good hygiene
respect for all co-workers and guests
pride in work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
ability to work 7 days a week
demonstrate positive behaviors such as smiling, being polite and courteous
able to develop camaraderie with team members
ability to live in close quarters and share limited space with cabin-mates

Job Duties

Turning over tables and promoting beverage service in the Buffet
responsible for safeguarding all equipment and materials required for operation by adhering to proper handling procedures
turning of tables and capitalizing on beverage service in the Buffet
performing other related duties as assigned or as directed
must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SEMS and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position
escorting guests and/or resetting tables as assigned
assisting Waiters and Assistant Waiters with stocking, cleaning and maintaining waiter stations throughout service
ensuring that the restaurants are properly cleaned at the end of each meal period according to cleaning schedules
setting up mess rooms with all food, beverage product, condiments, sign stands, utensils, china, glassware and silverware prior to each service
maintaining food line and cleanliness of tables throughout service
cleaning and sanitizing food line, beverage dispensing machines, and restocking all of the china, glassware and silverware at the end of each service
setting up assigned station with required amounts of equipment and mise-en-place prior to the start of service
cleaning tables in assigned station throughout service
complying with sequence of service for beverage to ensure timeliness of service
performing side work such as silverware roll-ups, emptying trash, and stocking/cleaning beverage station
performing other jobs as assigned including manning non-cooking buffet action stations such as carving station and dessert station

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