Dishwasher / Lavaplatos - Uchi Newport Beach

Hai Hospitality Group; 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

Dining discounts

Job summary

Hai Hospitality Group is seeking a Dishwasher / Lavaplatos for Uchi Newport Beach on Mariner's Mile. This full-time role covers weekends and night shifts, with a competitive pay range of $18–$21 per hour plus tips and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

You will support chefs by cleaning, stocking, and maintaining a hygienic workspace, lifting up to 50 lbs, and communicating effectively with guests and staff in a busy opening environment.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with guests and staff.
• Identify safety issues and follow safety guidelines.
• Stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and restock duties.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a neat, organized workspace.
• Stock inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Move quickly to respond to guest needs in a busy kitchen.
• Work in close proximity to coworkers in a crowded area.
• Follow leadership directions and communicate effectively.

Skills

Guest communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Kitchen equipment use

Teamwork

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 + tipsLOCATION: 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 ExperienceHai 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 PosterHai Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.