Dishwasher/Steward - The Harpeth Hotel

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Daily Pay!

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Harpeth, Franklin, TN, is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to maintain high sanitation standards and cleanliness across kitchen areas. The role supports restaurant operations by preparing and organizing dishware for service, while following safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include operating a dishwashing machine, manually cleaning cookware, polishing silverware, and ensuring equipment is well maintained. Some high school education is acceptable, with opportunities for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Must have high school education or equivalent experience.
• Must have vision ability to see minute objects and read meters/controls.
• Dexterity to grasp dishes and lift racks and bins.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Gathers all dirty dishware from tubs, rinses, stacks in racks and clears leftovers.
• Loads full dish racks on belt according to machine guidelines.
• Operates automatic dish washing machine using controls as instructed.
• Registers and regulates detergents/chemicals in the dishwashing system.
• Unloads clean dishes, inspects cleanliness, and stacks for staff use.
• Manually scrubs pots, pans, and equipment that cannot be washed automatically.
• Inspects cleanliness and dries by hand before storing.
• Polishes silver, stainless steel and pewter to present cleanware.
• Maintains dishwashing equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Keeps dish room clean and sanitary; sweeps, mops, and organizes shelves.
• Mops kitchen floors and cleans work surfaces; handles trash and waste.
• Maintains break room/restrooms; replenishes supplies daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dexterity

Follow Instructions

Vision

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here. Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

Clean and clear the tables, work stations, and overall kitchen area by maintaining a high standard of sanitation and cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Gathers all dirty dishware from tubs brought to the dish room, rinses and stacks in dish racks, always clearing dishes of leftovers and trash to prepare for automated washing.
• Load full dish racks on belt and ensures correct placement in accordance to the instructions for the operation of the machine.
• Operate an automatic dish wash machine by using controls as instructed.
• Load dishwashing solutions into automatic dispensers and regulates the output of detergents and chemicals to the dishwashing machine by monitoring and adjusting controls.
• Unload clean dishes from racks after being processed through dish machine, inspects for cleanliness and carefully stacks in specified carts and shelves for the easy use by restaurant and kitchen staff.
• Manually scrub pots, pans and other kitchen equipment that cannot be washed automatically, using detergents, scourers, and special solutions as required.
• Inspects for cleanliness, manually dries with hand towels, and puts away in correct places.
• Manually polish all silver, stainless steel and pewter used in food service, using standard polishing cloth and products, to present clean and attractive equipment to diners.
• Maintain the automatic dishwashing equipment in good condition and working order in accordance with manufacturers' instructions to prolong the life of the equipment, prevent breakdowns and to meet mandated health compliance regulations.
• Always keep the dish room in clean and orderly condition by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, wiping counters and equipment and organizing shelves in order to maintain a sanitary work station and to meet mandated health compliance requirements.
• Mop kitchen floors as requested and at end of each shift, cleans all kitchen work surfaces as regularly scheduled by manager including walls, ceilings, hoods, vents and ovens.
• Gather all trash cans from kitchen work areas at end of each shift and empties into outside trash compactor.
• Sweep loading dock and kitchen entrance areas, clearing litter and debris to trash bins, for the safety of associates and purveyors.
• Maintain associate break room and restrooms by sweeping, mopping, cleaning counters and refilling supplies daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Some High school education or equivalent experience. Previous experience preferred.

Must have vision ability to see minute objects at arm’s length, to read meters and controls. Must have finger, hand and upper body dexterity to grasp dishes, push, pull, carry and lift racks, carts, and large trash bins. Must be able to understand and follow written or verbal instruction or instruction by example. Have the ability to keep breakage to a minimum by handling china, glassware and fragile equipment with care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying: 20 - 40 lbs. (Trays, Dish Racks, Glass Racks, etc.) 50 - 100 lbs. (Carts, Queen Mary’s, Hot Box, Portable Bar) 20 - 40 lbs. (Trays, Dish Racks, Glass Racks, etc.) Bending is necessary, dish rack stacking, storing of equipment/ dishware, unloading queens, moping/ sweeping floors, cleaning ovens. Maneuver and travel 30-50 ft. throughout the day 100% of the time. Full range of mobility required. Standing required to service guest(s) / function(s); 100% of time scheduled.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

WHY THE HARPETH

As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests. At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism. We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally. We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.