Kitchen Steward

Job Description

The Kitchen Steward supports the culinary team by washing dishes, pots and utensils, cleaning kitchen areas, handling waste and maintaining hygiene standards. Requirements generally include the ability to work in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, follow food-safety and workplace-health procedures, safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment, and perform physically demanding tasks while standing for extended periods. Previous kitchen, stewarding or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to be reliable, well presented, organised, team-oriented and flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are important.

Company Info

The Westin Brisbane is part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Westin is Marriott's wellness-focused brand, designed around guest wellbeing through comfortable rooms, nutritious dining, fitness facilities and restorative experiences. The Brisbane property serves leisure and business travellers and relies on coordinated teams across kitchens, restaurants, accommodation, front office, engineering and guest services. Employees typically work within Marriott's service standards, safety procedures and professional hospitality culture. Marriott promotes internal career development, training and opportunities to move between departments or properties. In a kitchen stewarding position, the employee contributes behind the scenes by keeping equipment, workspaces and service areas clean, safe and ready for efficient food production.

Destination Guide

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in major cities, coastal resorts and regional tourism destinations, with demand for kitchen stewards, cooks, cleaners, waitstaff and hotel support workers. Brisbane has a warm climate, a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, strong dining culture and access to beaches, islands and national parks, although rent and transport costs should be planned carefully. Australian workplaces generally value punctuality, direct communication, teamwork and workplace safety. Eligible applicants may use a Working Holiday visa, employer-sponsored visa or another suitable work-rights pathway; eligibility depends on nationality, age, qualifications and the role. Employers normally require valid work permission, tax and banking arrangements, and may request food-safety or responsible-service training where relevant. Before relocating, budget for accommodation, transport, health insurance and initial living costs. Australia is vast, so regional work may offer different opportunities and lifestyle advantages.