Darya - Kitchen Steward

About Freehand Hospitality

Rooted in chef-led creativity, our team is passionate about bringing people together with bold flavours, thoughtful ingredients, and warm, welcoming service. We celebrate diverse culinary styles—from upscale Maritime dining to classic French fare—paired with genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Every dish tells a story, and every experience celebrates connection, community, and a true sense of place in Halifax.

Daryâ is an elegant-meets-earthy abode, we invite you to enjoy our chefs’ interpretation of Eastern Mediterranean flavours, ingredients and techniques. Our name, which translates to “sea” or “ocean” in Persian, serves as a nod to both our waterfront location and the Eastern Mediterranean seaboard. Led by District Executive Chef Steven Kwon and Chef de Cuisine John Chee, our kitchen seeks to pay homage to the distinct culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Under the direction of the Chef de Cuisine, Darya is seeking a Kitchen Steward to support our kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness and organization to ensure a smooth workflow in the kitchen, while adhering to safety and hygiene standards.

What you will be doing:

• Operating dishwashers efficiently
• Washing glassware and flatware
• Polishing all glassware and flatware
• Cleaning and sanitizing dishwasher mats, dish carts and dish racks
• Responsible for receiving, stocking and organizing food and supply orders
• Safely handling and storing cleaning products
• General dish area maintenance which includes sweeping, mopping, organization and removal of garbage and compost
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned

The person we are looking for has:

• Previous experience working in a dishwasher role or similar environment an asset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to take direction and remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational skills and an ability to multi-task.
• Able to spend 100% of the time standing.
• The ability to handle heavy lifting up 50 lbs.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits.
• 50% dining discount at Freehand locations.
• Company RRSP contributions

A member of The Armour Group, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.