Dishwasher

BLUE MARLIN; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy City Hospitality, a Charleston-based restaurant group, is seeking a Dishwasher to join the kitchen team. The role focuses on dish and utensil cleaning, sanitation, and support for smooth daily operations across its concepts in the Charleston area.

The Dishwasher will help maintain cleanliness, assist with basic prep, and ensure safe, efficient service during busy shifts. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds; availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, cookware, and utensils.
• Maintain a steady flow of clean items for service.
• Sort, stack, and store clean dishes and equipment.
• Empty trash and recycling; transport waste.
• Clean dishwashing machines, sinks, floors, drains, mats, and work areas.
• Assist with deliveries and organizing storage areas as needed.
• Support kitchen staff with basic prep and cleaning tasks.
• Follow health, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with opening and closing cleaning duties.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively with team members.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Reliability

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Stand and lift

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Restaurant experience

Job description

Description

Holy City Hospitality is a Charleston-based restaurant, catering, and events company built around inventive cooking, gracious service, and memorable guest experiences across concepts including 39 Rue de Jean, Coast Bar & Grill, Virginia's on King, Vincent Chicco's, Victor's Seafood & Steak, Good Food Catering, and its event venues. These job descriptions reflect the company's service-focused culture and high standards.

Dishwasher

The Dishwasher is an essential member of the kitchen team responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout the restaurant. This position ensures that dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment are cleaned and available to support smooth restaurant operations while assisting with general kitchen cleanliness and support tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment using dishwashing equipment and approved cleaning procedures.


• Maintain a steady flow of clean items to support kitchen and dining room operations during service.


• Properly sort, stack, and store clean dishes and equipment in designated areas.


• Empty trash and recycling containers and transport waste to designated disposal areas.


• Clean and maintain dishwashing machines, sinks, floors, drains, mats, and work areas throughout each shift.


• Assist with receiving deliveries and organizing storage areas as needed.


• Support kitchen staff with basic prep and cleaning tasks when assigned.


• Follow all health, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards.


• Assist with opening and closing cleaning duties.


• Maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively with all front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house team members.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant experience is preferred but not required.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.


• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.


• Ability to follow directions and work independently when needed.


• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move continuously throughout the shift.


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely.


• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.