Steward

Marriott International is a globally recognized hospitality company known for its commitment to providing exceptional service and memorable experiences to guests around the world. With an extensive portfolio of brands spanning luxury, premium, and extended stay hotels, Marriott is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and diversity. Among its prestigious brands is JW Marriott, part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio, which includes more than 100 stunning properties located in gateway cities and distinctive resort destinations worldwide. JW Marriott focuses on fostering a culture where associates come first, recognizing that happy and supported employees are crucial to delivering superior guest experiences. JW Marriott associates are known for being confident, innovative, genuine, and intuitive, embodying the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J. Willard Marriott. JW Marriott prides itself on offering a unique work environment that emphasizes community, camaraderie, and diverse collaboration, while providing opportunities for training, development, recognition, and holistic well-being.

The role offered is a full-time, non-management position at Marriott's location at 1201 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within the Food and Beverage and Culinary sector. This role primarily involves operating and maintaining cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwashing machines, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing stations, and trash compactors, crucial to upholding the cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and store areas. Key responsibilities include washing and disinfecting kitchen equipment, tools, knives, tables, and storage rooms to ensure sanitary conditions are met. The individual is also responsible for receiving deliveries, proper storage of perishables, stock rotation, and ensuring that clean wares are correctly stored.

An essential part of this position is the proficient use of cleaning chemicals in the three-compartment sink for dishwashing duties. The role demands rigorous inspection and handling of both clean and soiled kitchen items to maintain quality standards, including rewashing when necessary. Additional tasks include sorting and cleaning silverware, managing trash and recyclables by maintaining dumpsters and proper waste removal, as well as cleaning and mopping assigned department areas. The role also involves physical tasks such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and repetitive motion duties like standing, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

This position requires adherence to all company safety and security policies, including reporting maintenance issues, accidents, injuries, or unsafe conditions, and completing required safety training and certifications. Communication skills are vital for interacting professionally with coworkers and supporting team objectives. Candidates should expect to perform various reasonable job duties as assigned by supervisors to support daily operations.

Marriott International strongly promotes equal opportunity employment, valuing diversity and inclusiveness. This workplace ensures non-discrimination on any protected basis and actively fosters an environment where unique backgrounds of employees are celebrated.

Working at JW Marriott means becoming part of a respected brand committed to delivering wonderful hospitality. It provides employees with a place where they can do their best work, find their purpose, belong to a global team, and become the best version of themselves in a luxury environment that values both professional growth and personal well-being.