Dishwasher

City Winery; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City Winery is seeking a Dishwasher to ensure proper cleanliness, maintenance, and sanitation of all dishes, utensils, pots and pans, kitchen equipment, and kitchen areas. You will support a unique facility that combines winery experiences with live music and fine dining.

The role requires efficient handling of dishwashing, punctuality, team collaboration, and flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in high-volume, fast paced restaurant or similar environment preferred.
• Excellent guest service and hospitality skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work both as a team and independently.
• Ability to take direction, and communicate effectively and professionally.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, pots or pans, utilizing proper cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Properly scrape and sort dishes prior to loading into dishwasher.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Unload dishwashers, restock and place clean dishes and utensils in proper storage areas.
• Maintain dishwashing machine and report inventory shortages or mechanical faults.
• Clean and sanitize floors, drainers, freezer and cooler.
• Move supplies from storage to work areas using hand trucks.
• Report to work on time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform.
• Bag kitchen trash and discard in a dumpster at intervals.
• Ensure adequate levels of detergents and other cleaning supplies.
• Place clean dishes and utensils in proper storage areas.
• Sort and remove trash to designated pickup areas.
• Assist in controlling glassware breakage by handling items with care.
• Perform other reasonably assigned duties as per business need.

Skills

Guest service

Hospitality

Organization

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Restaurant experience

Job description

A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

Position Summary

The Dishwasher will be responsible for proper cleanliness, maintenance, and sanitation of all dishes, utensils, pots and pans, kitchen equipment, and kitchen areas.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, flatware, pots or pans, utilizing proper cleaning supplies and equipment
• Properly scrape and sort dishes prior to loading into dishwasher
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
• Unload dishwashers, restock and place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in proper storage areas
• Maintain dishwashing machine, including adequate levels of detergents and cleaning supplies, and report any inventory shortage and/or mechanical faults to supervisor
• Clean and sanitize floors, drainers, freezer and cooler
• Utilize proper equipment, including hand trucks, to move supplies from storage to work areas
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform
• Bag kitchen trash and discard in a dumpster at intervals
• Maintain adequate levels of detergents and other cleaning supplies
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in proper storage areas
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas
• Aid in efforts to control glassware breakage or loss by handling items with care
• Perform other reasonably assigned duties as per business need and/or assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in high-volume, fast paced restaurant or similar environment preferred
• Exceptional guest service and hospitality skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work both as a team and independently
• Ability to take direction, and communicate effectively and professionally
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able to lift loads of up to 50 lbs. Able to work rapidly, especially during peak periods to ensure that all guests are being serviced properly and necessary operational tasks are being completed in a timely manner
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays

About Us

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.