Kitchen Steward
Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt Hilton
Nashville, TN
Position Summary
The Kitchen Steward keeps our hotel kitchen and service areas clean, stocked, and running smoothly. This role supports dish, sanitation, comp service setup, and restaurant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Wash, sanitize, and organize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots/pans
Maintain dish station cleanliness and readiness (chemicals, racks, trash, floors)
Collect used plates from hotel floor landings and return them to dish
Support the restaurant team as needed (stocking, resetting, cleaning support)
Set up, replenish, and break down comp service
Assist with basic food prep tasks as assigned (organization, simple prep work)
Requirements
Able to stand for up to 8 hours per shift
Able to lift up to 40 lbs
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable moving throughout the hotel (floors/landings)
Reliable attendance and punctuality
What Success Looks Like
Dish never becomes a bottleneck during the dinner rush
Floors/landings are cleared consistently (no plate pileups)
Comp service stays clean, stocked, and guest-ready
You stay organized, communicate early, and keep standards high
Growth Opportunity
High performers can earn training hours toward Prep Cook / Line Cook duties. What we look for:
Strong organization and cleanliness standards
Reliable attendance and urgency during busy periods
Willingness to learn prep basics and follow recipes/instructions
Great communication and teamwork