Dishwasher/Prep

\"The Whit\"; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental

Job summary

The Whit in New Orleans is seeking a Dishwasher to join the opening kitchen team. You will wash and sanitize dishes, support kitchen cleanliness, and help establish efficient sanitation workflows alongside leadership.

You will contribute to a collaborative, hospitality-driven culture, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adapting to flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous dishwashing or kitchen experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to stand, move quickly, and maintain energy for extended periods during demanding services.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and comfortably perform routine bending, reaching, and lifting tasks (with or without reasonable accommodations)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment efficiently and thoroughly
• Maintain a clean, organized dish pit and support overall kitchen cleanliness throughout service
• Properly sort, stack, and store clean dishes and equipment for smooth service flow
• Join a pre-opening team building kitchen systems and routines from the ground up
• Help establish sanitation workflows and breakdown checklists alongside kitchen leadership
• Assist with kitchen breakdown at the end of service to ensure an immaculate, fully sanitized space is handed over to the next shift
• Empty trash and recycling, and support basic food prep or stocking as needed
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines with consistency and care
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture rooted in genuine hospitality — for guests and for the team alike

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

Dishwasher / Prep — Full-Time

The Whit — New Orleans, LA

Reports To: Chef de Cuisine / Sous Chef

Welcome to The Whit

The Whit is an intimate luxury boutique hotel housed in a beautifully restored 19th-century mansion in the heart of New Orleans. Featuring 15 elegant guest rooms, a bespoke bar, a cocktail salon, and a curated library, our refined culinary program centers around elevated small plates, exceptional wines, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust private events calendar. The Whit is intentionally designed to feel less like a traditional hotel and more like the private home of an extraordinary, discerning host.

We're looking for a dedicated Dishwasher to help us maintain the immaculate standards our guests and culinary team deserve — and to be a foundational part of our opening kitchen team.

Core Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment efficiently and thoroughly
• Maintain a clean, organized dish pit and support overall kitchen cleanliness throughout service
• Properly sort, stack, and store clean dishes and equipment for smooth service flow
• Join a pre-opening team building kitchen systems and routines from the ground up
• Help establish sanitation workflows and breakdown checklists alongside kitchen leadership
• Assist with kitchen breakdown at the end of service to ensure an immaculate, fully sanitized space is handed over to the next shift
• Empty trash and recycling, and support basic food prep or stocking as neededl
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines with consistency and care
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture rooted in genuine hospitality — for guests and for the team alike

Position Requirements

• Previous dishwashing or kitchen experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to stand, move quickly, and maintain energy for extended periods during demanding services
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and comfortably perform routine bending, reaching, and lifting tasks (with or without reasonable accommodations)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance + 401k retirement plan with matchin
• Flexible scheduling designed around business volume
• 24/7 accessible HR support system
• A progressive, mindful ownership group dedicated to a diverse, inclusive, and thriving FOH/BOH workspace

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