Dishwasher / Lavaplatos - Uchi Newport Beach

Uchi California, LLC; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Matched 401k Savings plan

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality is seeking a Dishwasher for Uchi Newport Beach on Mariner's Mile. This full-time role includes weekend and night shifts with competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision). Orientation mid-November with opening anticipated December 2026.

Join a growing restaurant group known for hospitality and high-quality ingredients. You’ll work with a team to maintain cleanliness and support service, while enjoying dining discounts and opportunities to advance within the company.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with guests and staff.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and assist with restocking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with hot/cold kitchen surroundings.
• Safely use kitchen equipment as directed.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Stamina

Food handling

Teamwork

Adaptability

Cleanliness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Job Description: Hai Hospitality is accepting applications for Dishwashers / Lavaplatos for our Uchi Newport Beach location! Located on Mariner's Mile, orientation is slated to begin mid- November with a planned opening early December 2026! Ubicado en Mariner's Mile, el período de orientación comenzará a mediados de noviembre, ¡con una inauguración prevista para principios de diciembre de 2026! Full-time, weekends, night shift. Competitive pay + Medical / Dental / Vision benefits! Tiempo completo, fines de semanas, turno nocturno. ¡Salario competitivo + Beneficios médicos, dentales y de visión! COMPENSATION: $18-$21/hr + tips LOCATION: Uchi Newport (2510 West Coast Highway)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Accident insurance options available
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health services available
• Employer Matched 401k Savings plan
• Opportunity to grow -- we promote from within almost exclusively
• Dining discounts

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and other employees
• Detect and identify safety issues, and comply with safety guidelines and standards
• Lift and carry trays, dishes, equipment, and goods up to 50 lbs, stock inventory, and perform restocking duties
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, and reach to access various areas and items
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work in a variety of temperatures, both hot and cold
• Lift, push, or pull objects such as tables and chairs to reconfigure seating arrangements
• Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, such as ovens, grills, and knives
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace, including proper storage of supplies and cleaning of surfaces
• Move quickly and efficiently to respond to customer needs
• Ability to work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded kitchen or serving area
• Tolerate exposure to potential allergens and food odors
• Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance, including proper uniform and personal grooming
• Understand directives and communicate effectively with Leadership and coworkers
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions

The Hai Experience
Hai Hospitality is a multi-concept, emerging restaurant group based in Austin, Texas. Our restaurant concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and Loro. It's about hospitality and giving back. Our employees take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with cool people. Our Arizona and Florida locations participate in E-Verify. For more information below, please follow the links below: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away : E-verify.gov E-Verify Participation Poster

Hai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We hire the best to create the best. Hai Hospitality is a growing restaurant group that includes the concepts of Uchi, Uchiko, Uchiba, and LORO. We have a passion for creating food using the highest quality ingredients in ways that defy expectations. Our teams take pride in their work ethic, their craft, and their creativity. Feel proud of where you work, help create an experience for our guests, and work with other cool, passionate people. We value culinary innovation with an approachable vibe.