Steward
The Steward is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, glassware, and food preparation areas. Additionally, they maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, the loading dock, and the dumpster area according to safety guidelines.
- On-site
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Aug 13, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting. 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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment, and other utensils when needed. Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas. Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas when needed. Collect and empty trash from designated areas into the hotel dumpster. Clean, organize and sanitize loading dock. Fill all washing stations with hand soap, sanitizer and paper towel. Maintain and refill coffee station in the Diner with all condiments Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines. Adhere to uniform and grooming standards. Perform other duties or projects as requested by management. Work Environment: Stewarding Department Kitchen All areas of facility Physical Demands: 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. Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching. Ability to stand during entire shift. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock Must be able to tolerate hot temperatures in excess of 110 degrees near dish machine, when assigned for an entire shift. Must be able to tolerate the use of certain chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing. Expected Hours of Work 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) Education and Experience: Stewarding experience in hotels is preferred. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Other: Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. 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. Attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees. Health and Safety: Follow safe work procedures as outlined in Departmental Policy and Procedures manuals, including the use of personal protective equipment. Know and comply with all Occupational Health & Safety regulations, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Ministry of Labour. Report all injuries or illnesses to a supervisor or manager immediately. Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee by bringing health and safety concerns or issues to the attention of the committee. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range Pay Range: $21.76 to $24.18/hour pay rate outlined follows contract requirements. Union/Non-Union: This is a unionized role. Job vacancy: This is an active posting and is a not new position. 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. We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation, please let Human Resources know. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following protected grounds under The Ontario Human Rights Code or any other characteristic protected by local, Provincial , or Federal laws, rules, or regulations. Age Ancestry, colour, race Citizenship Ethnic origin Place of origin Creed Disability Family status Marital status (including single status) Gender identity, gender expression Receipt of public assistance (in housing only) Record of offences (in employment only) Sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding) Sexual orientation. Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: Salaried FTE Benefits Food and Beverage Discount RRSP Match Drycleaning Competitive Medical and dental benefits Competitive Extended health care coverage Various employee perks and benefits Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program Paid vacation Paid sick days Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company Unionized FTE Benefits Food and Beverage Discount RRSP Match Tool and shoe reimbursement Competitive Medical and dental benefits Competitive Extended health care coverage Various employee perks and benefits Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Competitive Short term disability program Paid vacation Paid sick days Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company Unionized PTE Benefits Food and Beverage Discount Employee discounted hotel rate Tool and shoe reimbursement Various employee perks and benefits Employee Assistance Program Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
What you’ll do
The Steward is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, glassware, and food preparation areas. Additionally, they maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, the loading dock, and the dumpster area according to safety guidelines.
Requirements
Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED and prior experience in hotel or restaurant food preparation. Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and tolerating extreme temperatures.
Benefits
• Food And Beverage Discount • RRSP Match • Drycleaning • Medical And Dental Benefits • Extended Health Care Coverage • Employee Perks • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program • Short-Term Disability Program • Long-Term Disability Program • Paid Vacation • Paid Sick Days • Employee Discounted Hotel Rate • Tool And Shoe Reimbursement
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- Attention to detailPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Dishwashing
- Sanitization
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Waste Management
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Attention To Detail
- Safety Compliance
- Chemical Handling
- Hospitality Service
- Resilience
- Cleanliness
- Disabilities
- Mopping
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Food Preparation
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Sanitation
- Restaurant Operation
- Prioritization
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Hospitality
- Food & Beverage
- Trades
- Steward
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Helpers
- Dishwashers
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week