What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steward position at The Dewberry Charleston?
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Steward
DEPARTMENT: Culinary
REPORTS TO: Sous Chef
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
- Operate the dishwasher to properly clean dishes, and the pot wash sink to clean all cooking utensils used in the kitchen, banquets, and restaurants.
- Restock all supplies.
- Attends to all general kitchen cleaning duties, including but not limited to cleaning and mopping of kitchen floors and removal of all trash from the kitchen and storeroom.
- Restock clean glasses, silverware, plates, and kitchen equipment.
- Ensure all cleaning is performed to stay within compliance guidelines as outlined by DHEC.
- Put away food stock and dry goods.
- Perform other duties as requested, such as assisting with unexpected spills and executing special guest requests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn how to operate a commercial dishwasher.
- Ability to perform duties with extreme temperature change.
- Sufficient dexterity of hands in order to load and unload dishwasher.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE DEWBERRY TEAM:
- 401K with Company Match (4%)*
- Education Reimbursement*
- Paid Maternity Leave*
- Complimentary Downtown Parking
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning
- Complimentary Daily Lunch Buffet
- Best-in-class health & supplemental insurance*
- Optional Supplemental Coverages*
- Financial Advising with Roadside Capital
- Competitive Pay
- Advancement & Growth Opportunities
- Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
- Flexible Paid Time Off
*Indicates eligibility requirement
WHO WE ARE:
We are a tight-knit group of passionate individuals who are unrelenting when it comes to offering a flawless experience at The Dewberry while maintaining our unique brand standards. Every Teammate plays a key role in contributing to the success of the whole hotel.
ABOUT THE DEWBERRY:
As the 2025 Virtuoso Best Independent Hotel in the World and a 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award recipient for Best Hotel in the World, The Dewberry is located in the heart of downtown Charleston, bordering Marion Square, just steps from the shopping and dining on King Street, Museum Mile and The Gaillard Center.
Offering 153 thoughtfully appointed rooms, world-class service and unparalleled views, The Dewberry occupies the former L. Mendel Rivers (circa 1964) federal building and pays homage to Charleston’s century architectural splendor. The hotel is the result of owner John Dewberry’s vision of “Southern ReimaginedTM,” which he developed over the course of an eight-year renovation and preservation of the building.
The Dewberry features several event spaces along with the nationally celebrated cocktail program at the brass bar in The Living Room, the whimsical cocktail lounge Citrus Club, treatments at our urban oasis, The Spa, as well as the curated boutique The Shop.
Recognized globally for its excellence, The Dewberry is known among teammates, guests, and the community as a leader in the field of hospitality. As a brand, The Dewberry teammates, experience, and brand are authentic, humble, and innovative operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.