Dishwasher Steward

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with match

Discounts on hotel services

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group in Portland, ME is seeking a dependable Dishwasher/Steward to keep our kitchenware and work areas spotless and organized. You’ll support the culinary team by maintaining sanitation standards and assisting with basic prep as needed.

Ideal candidates value reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic, and are willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience is a plus.
• Able to read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and maintain a clean, organized dish pit and kitchen areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation as needed.
• Report to the Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef.
• Support the culinary team to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Dishwasher/Steward

As a Dishwasher/Steward, you will ensure the cleanliness and organization of all kitchenware, equipment, and work areas. You’ll support the culinary team by maintaining sanitation standards and assisting with basic kitchen tasks as needed. This role is essential to smooth kitchen operations and requires reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the dish pit hero of our hotel's kitchen, ensuring a clean and organized workspace that enables our culinary team to shine.
• Your daily tasks will include washing dishes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting with basic food preparation as needed.
• You will report to the Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef.
• A career as a dishwasher/steward can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as line cook, prep cook, or even kitchen management positions.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A combination of education and experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.