How to hire a steward/stewardess

How to hire a steward/stewardess, step by step

Here's a step-by-step steward/stewardess hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a steward/stewardess job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new steward/stewardess
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the steward/stewardess you need to hire. Certain steward/stewardess roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a steward/stewardess to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a steward/stewardess that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of steward/stewardesses and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Steward/Stewardess	Description	Hourly rate
   Steward/Stewardess		$8-27
   Food And Beverage Supervisor	A Food and Beverage Supervisors role is to make sure that guests food and beverage expectations are being met or exceeded. They supervise all of the issues related to a patrons dining experience, like quality control, staff management, health and safety regulations.	$14-23
   Bakery Manager	Bakery managers are responsible for the staff's training, schedules, and assignment of tasks. Suggesting changes in the inventory, prices, and products to make based on reports are also part of a manager's job aside from purchasing supplies for the bakery when needed... Show more	$14-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dishes

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage grill area and demonstrate leadership.
   • Collaborate with stewards and stakeholders representing all NetApp business units to identify and establish high-quality enterprise-wide definitions.
   • Follow nutritionist guidelines and cater to various different allergies.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your steward/stewardess job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A steward/stewardess can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, steward/stewardesses' average salary in kentucky is 51% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level steward/stewardesses 71% less than senior-level steward/stewardesses.
   • Certifications. A steward/stewardess with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a steward/stewardess's salary.

   Average steward/stewardess salary

   $15.45hourly

   $32,143 yearly

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   Entry-level steward/stewardess salary

   $17,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 13, 2026

4. Writing a steward/stewardess job description

   A steward/stewardess job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a steward/stewardess job description:

   Steward/stewardess job description example

   **Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!**
   
   At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals-and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work - excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have great resources to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others
   
   **What will you be doing in this role?**
   
   Under minimal supervision, the Steward/ess provides direct meal service to patients in a friendly and efficient manner, obtains feedback from patients regarding their food and service, and quickly resolves reported problems. Collaborates with leadership staff to improve the quality and food and nutrition care service provided to patients. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the cultural, age, developmental, and environmental safety issues of the patient populations(s) served.
   
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   **Primary Duties and Responsibilities:**
   
   + Accurately delivers food items/trays/nourishment items according to designated location/patients by using two patient identifiers when delivering meals/nourishments.
   
   + Collects soiled trays and asks patient feedback regarding their food and service.
   
   + Demonstrates correct service ware cleaning and dishwashing procedures.
   
   + Accurately assembles trays according to prescribed diets in timely manner.
   
   + Accurately prepares food and nourishment items according to standard production orders.
   
   + Demonstrates standard procedures for preparing meals, hot/cold beverages for meal service.
   
   + Accurately follows instructions and guidelines for proper storage of food and supplies.
   
   + Properly operates, sanitizes, and maintains equipment in the work area.
   
   + Complies with policies and adapts to changes in the unit as required.
   
   + Escalates issues as appropriate to supervisors.
   
   + Performs duties in a mindful and safe manner.
   
   **Job Qualifications:**
   
   + High School Diploma/GED Preferred.
   
   + At least one (1) year of food service, food handling, or comparable experience preferred.
   
   + Excellent customer service and communication skills.
   
   + Computer proficiency is a requirement.
   
   + Must have an open availability:
   
   + Day Shift: Start as early as 6:00am
   
   + Evening Shift: End as late as 9:00pm
   
   **Working Title:** Steward/Stewardess - Food & Nutrition Services - Per Diem
   
   **Department:** Pat Food Svc Stnd
   
   **Business Entity:** Clinical & Support Services
   
   **Job Category:** ,Patient Services,Patient Services
   
   **Job Specialty:** Food Services
   
   **Position Type:** Per Diem
   
   **Shift Length:** 8 hour shift
   
   **Shift Type:** Day
   
   Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right steward/stewardess for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your steward/stewardess job on Zippia to find and recruit steward/stewardess candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting steward/stewardesses requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new steward/stewardess

   Once you have selected a candidate for the steward/stewardess position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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