Kitchen Steward

Role summary

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The Kitchen Steward supports the kitchen team by washing dishes, utensils and cookware, cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas, removing rubbish, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Previous kitchen stewarding, cleaning or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires attention to detail, safe manual handling, teamwork, flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays, and compliance with food safety, workplace health and safety, and hotel procedures.

About the employer

Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is an upscale Accor hotel located near Sydney's Hyde Park, shopping areas, cultural attractions and the central business district. The hotel provides accommodation, dining, conference and event facilities, and leisure amenities for business and leisure travellers. It operates under Pullman, Accor's premium hospitality brand, which focuses on contemporary design, attentive service, business travel and memorable guest experiences. Accor is a major international hospitality group with hotels, resorts and serviced residences across numerous countries and brands, including Pullman, Novotel, ibis, Sofitel and Fairmont. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured operating procedures, training opportunities and potential career mobility across Accor properties.

Working in Australia

Australia offers hospitality opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafés and event venues, especially in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, the Gold Coast and regional tourist areas. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct and team-oriented, with strong emphasis on punctuality, safety, equal opportunity and customer service. Sydney provides excellent dining, beaches, public transport and cultural activities, but housing and daily expenses can be high. Depending on nationality and circumstances, workers may use an employer-sponsored visa, Working Holiday visa, or another skilled or temporary visa; eligibility, age limits and work conditions should be checked with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocating usually requires a valid visa, tax file number, Australian bank account, accommodation and health insurance. International applicants should confirm sponsorship before accepting an offer.