Kitchen Steward​/Dishwasher

Kitchen Steward / Dishwasher role at Mainsail Lodging & Development

Location:

Dunedin, FL

Originally opened in 1927, Fenway Hotel is an icon of the jazz age, playing host to notable explorers, artists, politicians, musicians, and living legends in its time as an operating hotel. Today, the Autograph Collection hotel features 83 guest rooms and suites, 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space featuring the Caladesi Ballroom with water views, a resort‑style pool, and an expansive front lawn ideal for events.

Onsite dining includes HEW Parlor & Chophouse, featuring chophouse cuts, chef‑driven seasonal preparations, and Hi‑Fi Rooftop Bar overlooking St. Joseph Sound. We’ve created a homage to Dunedin’s rich music history and a destination for those to get carried away in their own verse. If you share our passion, it’s time to write your own tune with us and join the band at Dunedin’s very own jazz‑inspired boutique hotel.

Voted a Top Workplace! Mainsail Lodging & Development was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times— a reflection of our positive culture, growth opportunities, and commitment to our team.

The Kitchen Steward / Dishwasher will be responsible for assisting the kitchen staff with all their pots, pans, dinnerware, flatware, and glassware to ensure they are readily available for all activities within the hotel. The Kitchen Steward upholds the standards in accordance with the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.

• Wash dishes using machine and hand washing
• General cleaning of equipment, floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
• Basic food prep— peeling vegetables, portioning product, etc.
• Restock clean dishes, flatware, and all cooking equipment in the appropriate storage areas
• Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
• Follow proper hand washing procedures
• Assist with plate up dinners during banquets
• Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
• Sort and remove trash and clean garbage cans daily
• Maintain trash area and place in proper location for pickup
• Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies
• Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
• Communicate effectively with the team on a daily basis
• Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant
• Follow Serv Safe sanitary compliance throughout every area
• Follow all safety procedures including knife safety
• Use knives and kitchen machinery safely and effectively

• High School diploma or higher preferred
• Previous restaurant kitchen experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Serv Safe certified preferred

• Ability to listen and understand specific directives
• Ability to work long hours standing over hot equipment/dishwasher
• Ability to work as a team in a stressful, fast‑paced environment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to use kitchen machinery safely and effectively
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Long hours sometimes required

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work with others in a high‑demand kitchen
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines
• Work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the kitchen, the hotel, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Work effectively in stressful, high‑pressure situations
• Handle workplace challenges— anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary