Dishwasher

Holiday Inn Washington Dulles Airport; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Inn Washington Dulles Airport is seeking a PM Dishwasher responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all dishware and equipment, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness to ensure guest satisfaction.

Hours are 5pm–12am. The role includes operating the dish machine, routine cleaning, and assisting with occasional food prep or banquet tasks while adhering to safety and health regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and able to pay attention to details in a repetitious, fast‑paced environment.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and continuous movement throughout shift.
• Prior dishwashing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the dish machine and ensure minimum temperature requirements; clean the dishwasher, change water, and store dishes properly.
• Clean kitchen areas, remove trash, and perform routine and deep cleaning tasks as scheduled.
• Assist guests and team members to meet internal and external needs and help during banquet events when needed.
• Monitor and control use of dishwashing chemicals; help reduce breakage and waste while following cost controls.
• Follow all safety procedures and hotel policies; maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.

Skills

Dependable

Detail‑oriented

Customer focus

Fast‑paced work

Education

High school coursework

Job description

About the Position

The Holiday Inn Dulles is looking for a PM Dishwasher. This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all dishware and equipment, and completing general routine cleaning tasks. The employee will adhere to all health regulations and maintain high standards of quality to ensure guest satisfaction.

Hours: 5pm - 12am.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the dish machine, ensuring minimum temperature requirements are met. Clean the dishwasher, change water, and clean curtains and traps. Air‑dry dishes as needed and ensure proper storage (not stored wet). Inspect dishes and rewash as necessary.
• Clean: remove trash, break down boxes, respond to scheduled cleaning, maintain floors, complete deep cleaning projects, perform quarterly power sprays in the kitchen, and occasionally clean other areas such as the associate break room.
• Guest Service: anticipate and respond to varying levels of demand to meet the needs of internal and external customers. Assist other team members within and outside the department to ensure guest needs are met.
• Cost Control: use equipment properly, adhere to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste, monitor use of dishwashing and cleaning chemicals, and help reduce breakage during washing and storage.
• Work Safely: maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with Holiday Inn, brand, local, state, and federal regulations. Operate all equipment following safe and proper procedures. Follow all Holiday Inn procedures for guest/associate incidents and be knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.
• Self Management: produce required volume of work by planning, organizing, and prioritizing duties. Follow the Holiday Inn attendance policy, grooming and appearance standards, and general work rules and department procedures. Attend all required department and hotel meetings.
• Other Duties: may be asked to plate for banquet events, prepare food, assist with production assignments such as cutting bulk prep of vegetables, and assist other areas as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Some high school coursework required.
• Must be dependable, pay attention to details, be customer focused, and be able to perform job duties in a repetitious and fast‑paced environment.
• Physical requirements:
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds consistently throughout shift.
  • Perform physically demanding responsibilities such as walking, standing, carrying, and moving about the dishroom continuously throughout the shift.
• Prior dishwashing experience strongly preferred. EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disabled

Compensation

$16 - $17 per hour.

Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates' total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.

Equal Opportunity

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.