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Dish Steward

La Fonda on the Plaza

100 E. San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501

180 Room Hotel

Complimentary employee meal

Dish Steward, The Backbone of our Busy Kitchen! Join our team of dedicated professionals working at a very cool historic hotel in the heart of Santa Fe.

Compensation: $14.00, Full-Time

The backbone of a busy dining room, our dish steward keeps our kitchen and dining area rolling smoothly. 

Responsible for washing everything used in prep and in serving - pots, pans, bowls, dishes, and glassware, etc. Occasional cleaning of floors, breaking down boxes, removing trash, and maintaining cleanliness required in our prep are. This position requires strength, ability to work in a hot, steamy and wet area, standing on your feet for a full shift, walking, bending, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling. If you commit to this job, learn it fully, and show up for work at your scheduled time, you will earn respect from our Executive Chef and eternal thanks from your coworkers. 

Benefits include working with a wonderful team of hard working and dedicated staff, complimentary employee meal, time & 1/2 paid for 6 holidays, PTO, subsidized health & dental insurance, Summer BBQ, Awards & recognition, free turkey at Thanksgiving, Holiday party including spouse and children.  

Paid time off - One day for every 30 hours worked. After one year FT work, 13 days PTO.

After 1 year working a minimum of 1000 hours, 401k with 100% match, up to 4.5% os salary.

Choice of day or evening shifts available, main kitchen with set schedule, AM or PM

While this may be considered an entry level position, the dish steward may also be cross trained for other areas as opportunities present themselves and other positions become available. 

Posted March 21, 2024

La Fonda on the Plaza

Work for the best hotel in Santa Fe!

La Fonda on the Plaza, an independent hotelier, is occasionally seeking quality, dedicated people to join a great team. Located on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, La Fonda has a reputation as a great work environment and currently employs a very loyal staff. We offer full time employee benefits that include vacation, 401K, health and life insurance and an annual profit sharing bonus. We embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be his or her best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.

Our Hotel

Vibrant decor and authentic New Mexican architecture intermingle with indulgent amenities. Each of our 180 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites present an opportunity to experience the elegance of our property, boasting original artwork and hand-crafted furniture and luxury amenities.