Dishwasher/Steward - Part Time

line-saguaro-careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; 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 Dishwashers/Stewards to join our culinary team. You will support the Executive Sous Chef by managing dishwashing operations in a fast-paced environment and ensuring all kitchen areas stay clean and sanitary.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience in hospitality is a plus, and you’ll be part of a culture that values community and quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience in hospitality/service beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Proficiency with standard computer programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized dishwashing areas and storage.
• Support kitchen staff and report to the Executive Sous Chef.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are followed.
• Assist with daily line duties and stock management.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative spirit

Ethical conduct

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cheerful outlook

Teamwork

Customer service mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Opera PMS

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

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