Steward/Dishwasher
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Salary$20 – $21/hr
LocationSonesta Denver, CO
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentCulinary
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 19, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live13h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Prioritization and time management skills
Able to work quickly without compromising quality
Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Previous experience as a kitchen worker
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near the dish machine
Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures including freezers and loading dock
Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing
Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays
Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights)
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
Must be able to stand during entire shift
We’re People People. Are you?
We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast 🚀).
With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.
But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).
What this role is all about
Incredible guest experiences are powered by strong teams behind the scenes — and our Stewards play a huge role in keeping hotel kitchens and Food & Beverage operations clean, organized, safe, and running smoothly.
As a Steward, you’ll support the heart of our culinary operations by helping maintain cleanliness, sanitation, dishwashing operations, and kitchen organization across restaurants, banquets, catering, and event spaces.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in keeping things organized, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
If you’re dependable, hardworking, team-focused, and ready to be part of creating exceptional guest experiences — we’d love to meet you.
What you’ll be doing
Position Title: Steward/Dishwasher
Location: Sonesta Denver Downtown
Department: Culinary
Reports To: Executive Chef
Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly), Part-Time
Salary: $19.84 to $20.50 per hour
Application Deadline: November 14th, 2026
Job Description Summary
The Steward sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s responsibility is to clean, sanitize, transport and store pots and pans, china, glassware, silverware, and other equipment to be used in the Food and Beverage department. The Steward is also responsible maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, storage areas, dumpster area and back dock area according to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional service.
Job Description
Work Environment
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Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
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Majority of work takes place indoors.
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Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e., freezers, loading dock.
Physical Demands
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Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
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Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
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Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
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Ability to stand during entire shift.
Expected Hours of Work
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Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
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Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
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Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.
Education and Experience
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Previous experience as a kitchen worker preferred.
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Principal duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
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Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
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Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
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Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
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Collect and properly dispose of trash.
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Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
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Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
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Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
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Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
Qualifications and Skills
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Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Prioritization and time management skills.
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Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
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Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near the dish machine when assigned for the entire shift.
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Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.
Additional Job Description
Pay:$19.84 to $20.50 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific experience/overall experience.
Application Deadline: This job posting will be closed on November 14th, 2026
Go Beyond @SonestaHotels
WHO WE ARE
We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.