Jobs at Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts (Now Hiring) — 4 open

Job DetailsJob Location: Hotel Oceana Santa Monica - SANTA MONICA, CA 90403Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceThis is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the team as a Steward at the #1 Hotel in Los Angeles, as voted by Travel and Leisure: Oceana in Santa Monica, CA. This oceanfront, all-suite hotel reopened in July 2019 after undergoing a $35 Million complete transformation, and we are now seeking motivated, enthusiastic professionals to become integral members of our team.

As a Steward at the Hotel Oceana Santa Monica’s Sandpiper Restaurant, you will support daily Kitchen operations and help us achieve our goal of a high level of guest satisfaction and unparalleled service. Over the next few weeks, we will schedule in-person and digital interviews for qualified candidates.

Apply today! Then check your phone and email messages often for a message about scheduling a short phone interview.

The How…

Throughout each shift, you are responsible for maintaining an orderly, fully stocked, clean kitchen and pantry, executing banquet and conference setup, and tearing down as needed. Occasionally, you may be asked to assist with bussing room service and restaurant areas. Your attention to detail in the dining environment, focused on food safety, will help ensure a positive dining experience.

Your friendly, efficient, and high-touch approach is perfect when engaging team members throughout the day to ensure they have the equipment, supplies, and ingredients to execute all orders, whether dine-in or room service. Your organizational skills and attention to detail are essential to assisting the management staff in maintaining adequate inventory and are an asset that contributes to effective restaurant operations.

While you don’t need experience for the position, prior work in a fine dining kitchen is helpful for quickly acclimating to the job responsibilities.

The Details…

You will work a part-time hospitality schedule defined by operational needs, including weekends and holidays.

Willing to conform to hotel dress and grooming standards, which include wearing the hotel-issued uniform, no visible tattoos while wearing a uniform, no unnatural hair colors, no piercings other than one pair of earrings, and neatly groomed facial hair.

Part-time and seasonal employees earn paid sick leave per local requirements.

After you apply, please listen to voicemails, answer calls from unknown numbers, and check emails for a message from us regarding the next step.

*To be eligible for holiday pay, employees must have completed 90 days of employment and worked the last scheduled day before and the first day after the holiday.

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will consider all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

QualificationsRequired Skills and Abilities

Treats all guests with the highest level of concern and care; demonstrates a natural disposition towards personal and public safety; operates from a place of integrity, honesty, and ethics
Able and willing to maintain regular attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write and speak clearly
Treats everyone with respect and dignity, accepts responsibility and takes ownership of tasks, follows through on commitments, takes initiative and maintains confidentiality
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet goals and deadlines
Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or GED is required, or have equivalent work experience in the hospitality industry
Food handling certification (ServSafe) required

Physical Requirements

You will work part-time on a schedule defined by operational needs.

Travel: None

Work environment and physical demands

Able to frequently lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally needs to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Able to use hands to use and manipulate tools and objects or control equipment; adequate vision to do the same safely
Able to move about the property to perform assigned tasks and responsibilities, including standing for extended periods, walking, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, or crouching to perform functions

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will consider all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.