Steward / Food Runner
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
posted March 4, 2026
How to ApplyCompensation: $16.00 per hour
Westmont Hospitality Group
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport
Steward/Food Runner
Job Description
Steward/Food Runner | |
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore | |
Department: |
Kitchen |
Reports to: |
Executive Chef/Sous Chef |
JOB SUMMARY
Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide cooks, bus persons and food servers with appropriate equipment for guests' dining experience. Also requires cleaning of physical surroundings. Run food orders for Bartenders as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.
- Promptly and carefully sort soiled ware so that it can be put through the dish or pot machine properly. Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas as designated. Physical strength and stamina are essential to this position due to the high activity level.
- Keep the dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards.
- Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots, and pans promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work.
- Perform general/routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards.
- Clean and dry floors to avoid slip/fall accidents.
- Separate linen from other debris.
- Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
- Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
- Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
- Utilizes protective equipment.
- Reports unsafe conditions to management.
- Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage, or loss to management.
- Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
- All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in the team member handbook).
- Perform any related duties as requested by management.
- Assists other Kitchen Personnel when needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Hold a current Food Handler Card.
- Knowledge of service ware and how to maintain the same in order to compliment guest experience.
- Ability to operate a commercial kitchen dish machine in accordance with hotel and health department standards.
- Ability to comprehend and apply written product labeling instructions to enable the safe application of products and processes within the hotel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
- Ability to push/pull service carts weighing up to 100 lbs
- Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 100 lbs
- Constant twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport offers competitive benefits to its team members, including: Sick, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Health & Welfare Benefits, and Free Parking, Team Member Travel Program.
EOE/M/F/Vet Disabilities
NOTE: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website, hiring, salaries and benefits. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton.
How to ApplyEmbassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
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Minutes from flights, events, and shopping
We’re located off I-275, across from Westshore Plaza. Tampa International Airport is three miles away via our free shuttle. Raymond James Stadium and George M. Steinbrenner Field are within three miles. Downtown Tampa and the Tampa Riverwalk are 10 minutes away. Enjoy pet-friendly rooms, free breakfast, and drinks at our complimentary evening reception.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
555 North Westshore Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone (813) 875-1555
Website embassysuites3.hilton.com
Managed by Westmont Hospitality Group