Drift - Dishwasher

Drift Restaurant; Halifax; On-site; CAD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health & dental benefits

Gym access / fitness facilities

50% transit pass reimbursement

RRSP contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Freehand Hospitality's Drift Salon & Bar in Halifax seeks a Dishwasher/Kitchen Steward to keep our kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards. You will work under the Chef de Cuisine to support a smooth workflow and uphold hygiene expectations.

Key duties include operating dishwashers, stocking supplies, and maintaining dish area cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. Benefits highlighted with growth opportunities across our hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dishwasher role or similar environment is an asset.
• Ability to follow directions and work calmly in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwashers efficiently.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, plates and work areas.
• Stock and organize food and supply orders.
• Safely handle and store cleaning products.
• Maintain general dish area cleanliness including sweeping and mopping.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Standing for long periods

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 a.m.

Dishwasher / Kitchen Steward at Drift Salon & Bar with Freehand Hospitality

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.

About Drift Salon & Bar

Owning a strong connection to time and place, Drift, located in Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, pays homage to this region’s land, people and history. Celebrating our natural abundance, Drift’s culinary vision is to showcase the East Coast’s most beloved ingredients stemming from a vibrant community of artisans, producers, farmers and fishers. Chef Anthony Walsh has crafted menus featuring eclectic interpretations of familiar Maritime fare. Whether you’re sampling an incredible variety of raw bar delicacies or tucking into a piping hot Seafood Hodge Podge, Drift’s dishes aim to deliver equal parts comfort and surprise.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Chef de Cuisine, Drift Salon & Bar is seeking a Dishwasher/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 as a Kitchen Steward:

• Operating dishwashers efficiently;
• Ensuring that kitchen equipment, utensils, plates, and work areas are cleaned and sanitized to meet health and safety standards;
• 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;
• Such other related duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

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;
• A reliable form of transportation, as public transportation may not be available late at night.

Why join us and what's in it for you?

• Comprehensive extended Health & Dental benefits
• Integrated learning environment with room to grow
• Access to our gym and fitness facility
• 50% reimbursement of monthly transit pass
• Company RRSP contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible for company referral bonus program
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals

A member of The Armour Group, Freehand Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.