Dishwasher

Fabio Viviani Hospitality; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabio Viviani Hospitality is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher for Zingaro, an Italian restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dishwasher is responsible for ensuring cleanliness of kitchenware, assisting in food preparation, and maintaining a hygienic work environment.

The ideal candidate has a passion for food and hospitality, a positive attitude, and the ability to work effectively in a team under pressure. If you're enthusiastic about dining experiences and thrive in a busy restaurant setting, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30+ pounds.
• Ability to work for up to 9 hours standing.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of tableware, glassware, and utensils.
• Wash pots and pans by hand and/or machine.
• Complete assigned prep work and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Passion for food

Positive attitude

Ability to work in team

Job description

About Zingaro – Italian Restaurant and Bar

Italians are storytellers, and every great story is fueled by adventure. Zingaro—the traveler, the wanderer, the free spirit—is the perfect name to capture the essence of a restaurant that takes your guests on a journey across Italy, one dish at a time. A menu inspired by the roads less traveled, from the smoky flavors of Sicily to the earthy truffles of Umbria, to the rich, buttery pastas of Emilia-Romagna. Zingaro is about tasting it all, embracing the diverse, vibrant, and bold flavors that make Italy a culinary treasure. This name is more than a nod to the gypsy spirit—it’s a celebration of culinary wanderlust, where each dish tells a tale of tradition and innovation. Just as the Zingaro roams freely, our restaurant invites you to embark on a sensory journey that captures the essence of Italy’s diverse regions. Come for the vibe, stay for the food!

Partnership & Hiring Note

Zingaro is a partner restaurant of Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group. While we collaborate closely with the FVH team, all open positions are hired directly by Zingaro.

Position: Dishwasher

Duties

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Provides guest service by assuring that all tableware, glassware, chinaware, and cooking utensils are sanitary and clean including:
  • Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dish washing machine.
  • Washes pots, pans and trays by hand and/or machine.
• Completes all assigned prep work.
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area.
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors.
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles.
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down dish machine.
• Carefully monitors the operation of the kitchen and alerts the of potential problems
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30+ pounds
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours with required and appropriate breaks)
• Work in hot and cold temperature extremes subject to fluctuations for long periods of time
• Work around, handle, operate, and control hot equipment and products in a safe manner
• Work at a pace consistent with changing business volume and demands
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep kitchen operating to standard and to set a positive example

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!