Dishwasher & Kitchen Support — Growth & Respect

Harbor Bay Hospitality; Cleveland (OH); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Résumé du poste

DDP CLE Restaurant Group is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to support culinary staff and maintain a clean, organized kitchen in our Cleveland venues. You will wash dishes, assist with dish station setup, and help with light food prep as needed to uphold hygiene and efficiency.

The role requires strong English communication, reliability, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. You will be part of a fast-paced team committed to outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous dishwasher experience in a full-service restaurant preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with fluent English (spoken & written).
• Keeps composure under pressure and remains courteous.
• Willing to learn and adapt to industry changes and company directives.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Wash and sort dirty dishes according to HBH policies.
• Set up dish stations and ensure proper operation of dish machines and sinks.
• Keep floors clean and dry throughout the shift.
• Wash, stack, and store dishes, utensils, and cookware.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards per HBH policies.
• Assist with light food prep as needed by culinary team.
• Communicate clearly with managers and kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with team to ensure smooth kitchen operation.
• Notify sous chef of equipment malfunctions.
• Support a positive work environment and guest service.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

We’re building a top-of-the-line team that we want to respect and grow with from day one. We’re looking for industry rockstars who shine at the following:

• Attentive service
• Kindness
• Competency in the workplace
• Attention to detail
• Thinking on their feet

By joining our team, here’s what you can expect from us:

• Extensive growth opportunities
• A respectful and exciting workplace
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Being surrounded and inspired by the best in the business

Our goal? That this will be the best place you’ve ever worked in the industry.

The Dishwasher supports the culinary staff by washing dishes and keeping the kitchen area clean during service and at the end of each shift. This role maintains a clean kitchen, washes, dries and sorts dishes and keeps the dish area free of clutter and organized. This role sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks. At the request of the culinary staff, this role may also assist in some food prep work. The Dishwasher will maintain high standards for cleanliness and organization of dishes throughout the operation.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Wash and sort soiled dishes according to HBH policies and procedures.
• Set up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
• Maintain clean and dry floors throughout the shift.
• Properly wash, stack and store plates, glassware, silverware, cookware and storage containers.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards according to HBH policy and safety regulations.
• Assist with food prep work as requested by culinary team.
• Communicate clearly with managers and culinary staff.
• Work closely with all team members to ensure smooth operation.
• Adhere to quality standards for kitchen.
• Notify sous chef of any equipment malfunctions brought to your attention.
• Ensure BOH works areas clean and organized at all times.
• Contribute to a positive work environment to consistently achieve standards and provide exceptional guest service.
• Comply with all policies regarding attendance, performance productivity and teamwork.
• Removal of trash, maintains trash shoots clean of debris and monitor trash compactor activity.
• Promote safe operation of all equipment and safe food handling.
• Ensure work areas are clean and organized at all times.
• Ensure safety-related matters are addressed in a timely fashion and escalate to leadership, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Previous experience as a dishwasher in a full-service restaurant environment, preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including fluency in English both oral and written.
• Maintains composure under pressure, remains calm and courteous in difficult situations.
• Willingness to learn and accommodate industry changes and company directives.
• Required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as business demands; ability to work flexible hours as required.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a restaurant/event environment. This role requires frequent standing and walking during entire shift. Work environment is fast-paced and team member must be able to manage multiple priorities throughout a shift. Exposure to cold and heat may occur on regular basis throughout a shift (entering refrigeration equipment, multiple industrial/food service and exposure to cooking appliances).

Join Our Team
At DDP CLE Restaurant Group, we believe hospitality starts with our people. Across all of our restaurants in Cleveland, we’re always looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team from culinary and bar professionals to operations and restaurant management.
Our Culture
At DDP CLE Restaurant Group, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. Our restaurants are built by teams who care deeply about creating experiences that feel genuine, welcoming, and unforgettable for our guests and for each other.
We believe the best restaurants are created when three things stay in balance:
• the guest experience
• the morale and growth of our team
• the health of the business
When those three align, everything else follows; exceptional food, meaningful connections, and a positive team culture.