Kitchen Steward

About Us:

SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts is one of Canada’s leading hotel management companies and manages a large portfolio of full-service, client focused, and extended stay hotels across Canada. The company manages hotels operating under major franchise brands, such as Marriott and Hilton.

Position Title: Steward’s Helper (Kitchen Steward)

Department: Culinary (Stewarding)

Location: Delta Hotels By Marriott Halifax Downtown, Halifax, NS

Reports To: Executive Chef, Sous Chef

Employment Type: Hourly, Full-Time

General Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Steward’s Helper is to maintain a clean and safe kitchen areas in accordance with the standards set by Chef’s, supervisors, Government and Silverbirch standards

Key Responsibilities:

• Wash soiled dishes, pots, and pans as required; must be proficient in operating an automatic dish washing unit.
• Sweeping and mopping kitchens and surrounding common areas.
• Removing garbage and compost from kitchens and staff room.
• Counting out and loading dishes into warming units or cooling for events.
• Be capable of performing a physically demanding workload, including lifting and standing for long periods of time.
• Cleaning and light stocking of staff common areas.
• Be properly groomed and in a clean uniform while on duty.
• Attend all departmental communication meetings.
• .Cleaning various pieces of kitchen and restaurant equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Cleaning and upkeep of Hotel Lounge/Pantry Area with light stocking included.
• Perform other tasks as required by Chefs, Sous Chefs or Supervisors.

Other Abilities, Skills and Competencies:

• Previous stewarding experience required.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to work flexible schedules including weekends.

Working Conditions:

• Physically fit; able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs., bend and kneel comfortably.
• Requires long periods of standing.

Additional Information:

Unionized Hotel
Shifts: Various (weekends, late shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays)
Hours: 25–40 per week
Rate of Pay: $17.85 – $18.85
Start Date: October 2026

Notice to potential job applicants:

If you are considering employment with us, please be advised that SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts does not require job applicants to pay a fee for a job application or opportunity; and does not make unsolicited offers of employment.

Pay: $17.85-$18.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• How many years of kitchen steward experience do you have?
• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada for this position?
• Will you now require employer sponsorship or support to obtain, extend, or maintain authorization to work in Canada?
• Will you in the future require employer sponsorship or support to obtain, extend, or maintain authorization to work in Canada?
• Are you available to work weekends and statutory holidays, when required as part of the position?

Work Location: In person