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Steward


Job Location:

Wilkes Barre, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 16 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist in the set-up operation and cleanup of the interior and exterior of the restaurant;washes stores and stocks all plateware glassware eating utensils cups bowls pots pans and other smallwaresand equipment for the restaurant. Correctly cleans and maintains the dishwashing machine. Keeps dish machinearea clean and sanitary.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Key Tasks and Responsibilities)

1. Reports to work on time and is on the dishwashing station as indicated on the weekly

2. work schedule. Uniform meets restaurant requirements and is maintained and clean.

3. Cleans front of the house areas as assigned. These areas include but are not limited to floors barfloors/mats windows trash cans and restrooms prior to opening of the restaurant.

4. Cleans and performs routine maintenance to the exterior of the building according to the housekeepingcleaning and maintenance schedule established by the kitchen and other managers.

5. Sets up and breaks down dish machine including arms screens and baskets on a daily basis. Cleans andpolishes machine thoroughly.

6. Checks dish machine to be sure it is operating correctly and immediately reports any defects to a member ofthe management team.

7. Washes stores and stocks all plateware glassware eating utensils cups bowls pots pans and othersmallwares and equipment to ensure sufficient quantities are on hand to meet the needs of the business.

8. Checks on a frequent basis the water temperature of the dish machine during dishwashing operation toensure correct temperature.

9. Removes trash from the dish room and kitchen and places in dumpster regularly throughout the shift. Cleansand sanitizes trash cans and keeps clean liners in cans at all times.

10. Checks removes and replaces full linen bags regularly throughout the shift.

11. Assists front and back of the house personnel in spot cleaning floors carpeting walls and other furnishings inorder to maintain a safe and pleasing environment for team members and guests.

12. Assists all restaurant personnel in storing food equipment supply small wares and other stock itemsreceived in the restaurant.

13. Maintains the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation for work area to include counter topsrefrigeration units floors walls and shelving.

14. Accomplishes all job duties while adhering to all safety guidelines and practices throughout the reports any unsafe conditions unsafe acts accidents and/or injuries to the Chef or Manager-on Duty.

15. Correctly completes all station closing duties at the end of each shift. Assists Chef Restaurant Manager andother kitchen personnel in accomplishing closing duties and kitchen

16. cleanliness.

17. Follows all national state and local safety health and sanitation guidelines as specified by the restaurant.

18. Supports other Back-of-House positions as needed providing a seamless Guest experience to all Guests.

19. Performs all duties and maintains knowledge of all standards and procedures as stated in the RCSH EmployeeTraining Packet Steward.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to four hours in length.

Must be able to constantly bend stoop lift handle and carry food supply smallwares equipment suppliesand paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds constantly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Must be able to constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for a period up to eight hours in length

Must be able to bend kneel stoop reach and squat on a frequent basis

Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively

Must be able to work in an environment subject to wet floor conditions extreme cold (30 degrees) heattemperatures above 100 degrees loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery and fumes odorsdust and smoke

The use of cut gloves as that is a company requirement for all BOH personnel for safety

Maintains good grooming habits


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 6 months general labor restaurant experience preferred.

2. Must be able to communicate effectively and listen attentively to supervisors and other team members.

3. Ability to understand communication in English.

4. Position may require work on nights weekends and holidays.


NOTE: The information here does not constitute a contract express or implied. The content of this material isnot all-inclusive but is for informational purposes only. Ruths Chris Steak House is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.


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