Lead Steward

Rising gracefully above Millennium Park and Chicago’s impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is located conveniently near major cultural attractions, the city’s business and financial district and world-renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile. With beautifully appointed, extraordinarily spacious guestrooms and spectacular suites, Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers a superior and distinctive array of amenities and services, including phenomenal dining experiences, seasonal pop-ups and luxury event space.

Do you have a heart to serve and love being part of a team? As Steward, you will assist in the execution of memorable Food & Beverage experiences for our guests.

What Awaits You:

• Employee Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago and Accor properties worldwide—for you and your family.
• Complimentary meals at our on-site employee cafeteria.
• Lifelong Learning: Sharpen your skills through tailored programs at our Academies.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Health and Financial Well-Being: Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and convenient direct deposit.
• Limitless Growth: Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit!

Your Responsibilities:

• Supervise & guide fellow team members of Stewarding Department.
• Ensure that dishware, food, & equipment is preset and/or delivered in timely manner to banquet functions.
• Maintain back of house banquets areas in which functions are taking place, included but not limited to: ensuring dishware and serving equipment is properly sanitized
• Assist the Executive Steward or Stewarding Manager with the cleaning of all F&B areas: restaurants, bars, banquet pantries, and kitchens, as well as equipment in these areas as they pertain to Stewarding Department.

Compensation: $26.90 per Hour

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English required so as to fully comprehend job requests, hazardous materials, caution notices, and other similar written materials.
• Ability to count dishware during operational inventory.
• Ability to perform duties with extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage operational equipment and how to maintain them.
• High School graduate or equivalent or similar experience preferred.
• Work experience in stewarding, in restaurants or hotels desired.
• Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): 

• Constant standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying items of up to 50 lbs
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