Job description
Join Our Team at Pestana Amsterdam Riverside!
We are seeking a dedicated colleague to support our kitchen and restaurant team by ensuring they have all the items needed to provide our guests with the best service. As a Kitchen Steward, your primary duty will be maintaining the cleanliness of dishes and equipment during the hotel's bustling Food & Beverage service. Whether you're on the early or late shift, you'll work closely with the Kitchen and F&B departments. About Us: The Pestana Hotel Group is the largest multinational group of Portuguese origin in the tourism sector. Present in 16 countries, we manage 12,000 rooms and have a global team of 5,000 professionals, chosen by over 3 million customers annually. Pestana Amsterdam Riverside is a beautiful hotel with 154 rooms and suites, a spa with an indoor swimming pool and sauna, a gym, 10 meeting rooms, and a stunning restaurant and bar. This hotel is your new luxury home in Amsterdam.
What You Will Be Doing:

• Collaborating with the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Polishing and organising cutlery.
• Thoroughly cleaning and properly storing dishes.
• Maintaining cleanliness and accessibility in the dishwashing area.
• Keeping your workspace tidy and well-organised.
• Caring for kitchen equipment.
• Upholding strict Food Safety standards. (HACCP)
• Cleaning floors and kitchen area

So what can a day look like for you; :)The day begins with the clatter of dirty dishes, glassware, cutlery, and kitchen utensils being sorted and freed of dirt and food remains. Each item is carefully placed in designated racks on the infeed conveyor of the washing/rinsing machine. The machine hums to life, efficiently cleaning the items. For those stubborn stains, manual washing is done to ensure everything is spotless.Morning Team Huddle: As the washing machine runs, the team gathers for a quick morning huddle. Sarah, the team lead, outlines the day's tasks and assigns specific roles. "John, you'll handle the dish washing today. Emily, can you oversee the drying and polishing?" Everyone nods in agreement, ready to tackle their responsibilities.Collaborative Efforts: John and Emily work side by side, chatting about their weekend plans while ensuring each item is thoroughly cleaned and polished. "I can't believe how much we have to clean today," John remarks. Emily laughs, "Tell me about it! But at least we have each other to get through it."Midday Break: Around noon, the team takes a well-deserved break. They gather in the break room, sharing snacks and stories. "Did you see the game last night?" asks Mike, another team member. The conversation flows easily, providing a nice respite from the morning's work.Afternoon Tasks: Once washed and dried, the dishes, glassware, cutlery, and kitchen utensils are removed from the discharge conveyor. They are dried or polished if necessary, ensuring they are pristine. These clean items are then transported to the warehouse space, ready for their next use.Team Coordination: The kitchen itself is not neglected. Floors, walls, and equipment are thoroughly cleaned, and waste is removed, leaving the area spotless. Transport trolleys are also cleaned as needed, ensuring they are ready for the next round of use. "Let's make sure we get every corner," Sarah reminds the team. "A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen!"End of Day Wrap-Up: Finally, the clean crockery, glassware, cutlery, and other items are carefully removed to the warehouse using the transport trolleys. The team gathers once more to review the day's accomplishments. "Great job, everyone," Sarah says with a smile. "We really pulled together and got everything done."The day ends with a sense of accomplishment, knowing that everything is clean, organized, and ready for the next day. The team members exchange goodbyes, looking forward to another productive day tomorrow.Sounds like your kind of day? Just conitnue to read what is more in store for you!What Is In It For You: 

• Full-time employment.
• Salary in accordance with hospitality employment conditions, appropriate to the position and experience.
• A dynamic but relaxed, international work environment.
• Friendly, passionate, and fun colleagues.
• International growth opportunities, with priority given to applications within the Pestana Hotel Group worldwide.
• Learning and development opportunities through our online courses.
• A one-night guest experience in our hotel, including breakfast.
• You like staying fit? You have free access to the hotel gym.
• Amazing team outings.
• Refer a friend bonus of 1000 euro!
• 50% discount on bars and restaurants at partner hotels across Amsterdam.

If you are still enthusiastic after reading this, we would love to have you as part of our team! Please be creative and share your motivation and CV with us (klik op de solliciteer button)If you're selected for the first round of interviews, you'll hear from us within 10 days — we can't wait to discover what you'll bring to the team!

Job requirements

We Want Individuals Who:

• Have a passion for Hospitality and Food & Beverage.
• Are team players.
• Are organised and structured.
• Can communicate in English.
• Are flexible and able to work on both weekdays and weekends in different shifts.

Offer
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Ref.nr.:159800 - RT190110040