Dishwasher (HK)

Kona Brewing Hawaii; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off merchandise

Beer and food discounts

Job summary

Kona Brewing Hawaii Kai Pub is seeking a friendly Dishwasher to join our kitchen team. You’ll wash, sanitize, and store dishes, glassware, and kitchen tools, keeping a fast-paced pub humming during service.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, opportunities to learn prep and line skills, and team-oriented work in a lively Hawaiian brewery environment. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are common, and teammates enjoy employee perks like merchandise and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous dishwashing or kitchen experience is helpful, but we’re happy to train the right person.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, dry, and store dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dish area during every shift.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning, trash removal, recycling, and general back-of-house upkeep.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety standards.

Skills

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexible schedule

Job description

Love a fast-paced environment, great food, cold beer, and being part of a team that takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences? Join the Kona Brewing Hawaii Kai Pub as a Dishwasher. The compensation range for this job is $20-$21/hour.

This role is an essential part of our kitchen team. You’ll help keep the heart of the pub moving, ensuring dishes, glassware, cookware, and kitchen tools are clean, organized, and ready for service. More than that, this is a chance to learn how a busy brewery pub operates from the inside out.

What you’ll do

• Wash, sanitize, dry, and properly store dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dish area throughout every shift.
• Assist with kitchen cleaning, trash removal, recycling, and general back-of-house upkeep.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety standards.
• Support cooks and the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Pitch in wherever needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Why you’ll enjoy this role

At Kona Brewing, teamwork matters. You’ll work alongside passionate people in a lively pub environment, helping deliver the food, hospitality, and aloha our guests expect.

This is not just a dishwashing job; it can be a starting point for a career in hospitality. We believe incross-trainingand giving team members opportunities to build new skills. As you grow, you may have opportunities to train in prep, line cooking, receiving, or other pub operations roles based on your interests, performance, and business needs.

What we’re looking for

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to jump in.
• Reliability and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate respectfully.
• Comfort standing for extended periods and lifting/moving kitchen supplies and equipment as needed.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous dishwashing or kitchen experience is helpful, but we’re happy to train the right person.

Join the Kona ʻOhana

Come be part of a team that works hard, supports one another, and has fun doing it. Plus you'll get perks like 40% off merchandise, beer and food off-shift. If you’re dependable, energetic, and ready to learn, we’d love to meet you.

About Kona Brewing Hawaii

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi is an independent, island-born craft brewery headquartered in Kailua-Kona on Hawaiʻi Island, with an additional pub in Hawaiʻi Kai on Oʻahu. Founded in 1994, the brewery is known for creating Hawaiʻi-inspired beers that reflect the islands’ spirit and natural beauty, served fresh across its local pubs and restaurants throughout the state. The team focuses on sustainability, community connection, and living aloha every day, offering a welcoming, growth-minded workplace for people who love great beer and Hawaiʻi.