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Steward

Choice Hotels · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about any dishwashing or kitchen work you have done before.

What they are checking: Whether they have handled the fast, physical work of a commercial kitchen.

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker even when it was not your job.

What they are checking: Whether they are a team player in a kitchen where everyone depends on each other.

The role includes setting up and taking down kitchen and outlet areas. How do you make sure everything is ready for the next shift?

What they are checking: Whether they finish their work fully so the next shift can start strong.

What does cleanliness mean to you in a kitchen that serves hotel guests?

What they are checking: Whether they take pride in clean work, since guest safety and inspections depend on it.

What would you do

A big banquet just ended and racks of dishes are piling up. How do you get through it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and steady under a rush instead of getting overwhelmed.

You notice the dish machine is not getting hot enough. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report equipment problems right away, since a cold machine means dishes are not sanitized.

How do you handle the heat, standing and lifting that come with this job?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the physical demands and know how to work safely.

About the work

How do you make sure dishes and equipment are truly sanitized and not just rinsed?

What they are checking: Whether they understand proper sanitizing temperatures or chemicals, which protects guests from illness.

How do you safely use and store cleaning chemicals in a kitchen?

What they are checking: Whether they know chemical safety, like never mixing products and keeping them away from food.

How do you keep floors and work areas safe in a busy kitchen?

What they are checking: Whether they think about slips, broken glass and clutter, which cause injuries in kitchens.

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The full job description

As published by Choice Hotels.

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice ® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice ® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges ® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit  www.choicehotels.com . The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit. Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. Position Summary The role of the Steward is to maintain the cleanliness and sanitization of all food and beverage outlets, kitchen, dinnerware, and food and beverage equipment. Manages setup and takedown of select kitchen and outlet areas. If you have a strong attention to detail, take pride in order and cleanliness within your workspace, and enjoy working independently in a team setting, then we want to meet you! The Kitchen Steward is a back of house all-star who maintains the cleanliness and sanitization of all food and beverage outlets, kitchen, dinnerware, and food and beverage equipment. Manages setup and takedown of select kitchen and outlet areas. SHIFT: Full-Time | 30-40 Hours per Week | Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. WHAT WE OFFER: Our quirky group offers a break from the repetition, with no two days that are ever the same. We are pleased to offer: Our quirky group offers a break from the repetition, with no two days that are ever the same. We a pleased to offer: 1st Day • Employee Hotel Discount Rates • Friends and Family Hotel Discount Rates • Free Daily Meal 1st of the Month following 30 days : • Full benefits package to our full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, auto insurance, and so much more! • Employer paid Accident insurance and HSA contribution • 401(k) Retirement Plan 90 Days: • Paid Vacation and Sick Time • 8 Paid Holidays • Paid Bereavement 1 Year: • Paid Floating Holidays RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assists in the development and implementation of business strategies for the hotel which are aligned with the Radisson overall mission, vision, values, and strategies • Maintains supplies and equipment for cafeteria and Food and Beverage Department • Ensures proper c leaning of floors and work surfaces daily • Monitors supply of clean dishware, glassware, pots and pans • Takes steps to ensure kitchen and restaurant have needed supplies • Checks cleaning equipment daily and reports any problems to maintenance department for repair • Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Radisson experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of, genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations REQUIREMENTS: • Must be 18 years of age, or older • Excellent attention to detail • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Long hours are sometimes required, ability to work flexible schedule • Ability to stand for long periods of time, frequent bending, occasionally stoop or crawl • Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and push or pull up to 150 pounds Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit. Choice Hotels International is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. Employment practices and decisions are not influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, disability veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this offer of employment is conditional upon your presenting documents verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and E-Verify.

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