Kitchen Steward

As a Steward at Tao Group Hospitality, you will play a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of our kitchen and service areas. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will make a significant impact on our guests' experience.

• Maintain the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the area of responsibility.
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures.
• Set up, operate, and clean all kitchen machinery and equipment properly and safely.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and handling of equipment.
• Clean and sanitize food service, preparation ware, dish room, pot room, and kitchen areas.
• Scrape and spray all ware before placing in the ware-washing machine.
• Rack all china and glassware according to dish room standards.
• Practice proper food handling procedures.
• Ensure all ware is clean and sanitary before removing from dish room areas.
• Separate all ware and store properly in designated areas.
• Efficiently work with materials and/or resources, being aware of and minimizing costs and expenses.
• Maintain equipment quality through preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Attention to detail on areas of grease, grime, proper storage, stacking heights, chemical usage, and storage, etc.
• Follow cleaning schedule and closing list thoroughly.
• Constantly monitor trash and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Keep workstations clean at all times during service time.
• Communicate effectively on all levels, including product needs to the chefs and/or purchaser.
• Report problems and concerns with machinery to the Executive Chef.
• Report all breakage and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management.
• Create and maintain a sense of urgency.
• Maintain and promote a friendly atmosphere for guests and staff.
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures as well as Company and/or departmental policies/procedures.
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of employees.
• Proper storage and removal of garbage and soiled linens.
• Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player.
• Possess general knowledge of the venue.
• Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings (where applicable).
• Attend and participate in any training sessions or departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
• Portray a positive and professional attitude.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned.

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Steward training.

• Previous porter and/or dishwasher/steward experience preferred.

• Ability to write and verbally communicate.
• Must be able to move quickly.
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume.
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment.
• May work extended hours, irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required.
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards.
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.

This job description is a summary of duties, which you are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide to expected duties. As a team member, you should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Also, at the request of management, any team member may be asked and expected to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects without notice.

About Us

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates over 80 branded locations in over 20 markets across four continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Wet Republic, Yauatcha, Ling Ling, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors.