Dishwasher/Steward

Thesaguaro; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral DC Ward 1 Resident bonus +

Flexible work schedules

Discounted family rates

Family meals

Other legally State/Federal required

Job summary

The LINE DC is seeking a Dishwasher/Steward to join the culinary team and support an efficient, high‑standard kitchen operation. You will report to the Executive Sous Chef and handle dishwashing, cleaning, and basic line support to help deliver a polished guest experience.

We value autonomy, reliability, and teamwork as you contribute to fast‑paced service. The role offers weekday scheduling with opportunities to grow within a dynamic hospitality brand in Adams Morgan, DC.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 years related hospitality or service experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential.
• Demonstrated ethical conduct and reliability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Opera PMS is a plus.
• Positive, flexible attitude and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sort, and organize dishes, utensils, and kitchenware.
• Maintain clean and sanitary dishwashing areas and equipment.
• Assist with stocking and restocking line and storage areas.
• Support other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service during peak times.
• Follow safety standards and report any hazards or equipment issues.
• Communicate clearly with team and supervisors to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Adhere to all hotel policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ethical conduct

Cheerful disposition

General hospitality excellence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Opera PMS

Job description

About our Brand...

More than a group of hotels, The LINE is a creative community built around a sense of discovery — an exploration of buildings, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. LINE hotels are both reflective and responsive— shaped by the communities they are part of while also contributing something new to those places. LINE properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts and culture.

Our endeavor is to reflect the neighborhood, culture, and spirit of the city by offering a food and beverage program devoted to the bountiful ingredients offered in DC’s Adams Morgan District.

We are seeking Dishwasher/Steward to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.

The Role…

We are looking for Dishwasher/Steward to support and report directly into the Executive Sous Chef. This is a fast-moving business, so we are looking for the right individual to be autonomous and be able to pick up multiple tasks and projects at once.

Our culture is pacey but supportive, so you must be able to work in synergy with your peers and the different departments around you. Being an active communicator who is a team player and detail-oriented is a must to ensure a uniquely brilliant culinary experience is received by members and guests.

Essential Functions

1. Must be courteous and gracious, always maintaining a professional demeanor.
2. Establish and maintain effective communication and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel.
3. Offer guests an enjoyable experience that conforms to the hotel’s standards of excellence, professionalism, and friendliness.
4. Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through the dish or glass machine.
5. Sort and stack clean dishes.
6. Carry clean dishes to the line and other proper storage areas.
7. Change dishwater in dish machine three times per shift or as needed.
8. Pick up dirty pans and pots from the line through service, wash, dry and then restock items on the line.
9. Wash cooking equipment by hand in 3-bay sink.
10. Bring trash and garbage to dumpster once per day shift and twice per night shift or as needed and sweep trash around dumpster and receiving area.
11. Set up or break down dishwashing area. All extra duties of rinsing, polishing, and desliming the machine.
12. Sweep mop floors twice a shift or as needed to keep the kitchen, stairs, dry storage, walk-in coolers and the line clean and sanitary.
13. Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry and clean.
14. Notify manager when dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperature.
15. Never touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first
16. Check assigned stations and follow attached duties that are assigned to the dish station.
17. Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the hotel.
18. Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings as requested.
19. Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, and verbal instructions!
20. Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements.

Core Competencies

1. High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
2. Three (3) years related experience in hospitality or service industry preferred
3. Effective communication skills
4. Collaborative spirit
5. Ethical Conduct
6. Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Opera PMS
7. Cheerful Outlook
8. Eye for Detail
9. Problem solving abilities.

Our Doors Are Yours To Open…

The LINE DC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

Work Perks…

• Referral DC Ward 1 Resident bonus + competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedules
• Discounted family rates
• Family meals
• Other legally State/Federal required benefits