Facilities - Cleaning Crew

Beat The Bomb; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid time off

401k plan

Learning stipend

Referral bonuses

Medical insurance

Transit benefits

Life Insurance

Free beverages & discounted meals

Career growth potential

Ticket discounts

Job summary

Beat The Bomb DC is seeking a dedicated Facilities team member to keep our busy venue clean and functional. You will manage laundry, dishwashing, and general upkeep while coordinating with kitchen and FOH staff to ensure a polished guest experience.

This full-time role rewards reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, with competitive pay, time off, and benefits as outlined in our DC location offering.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent stamina and energy.
• Team-oriented with strong communication.
• Prior kitchen experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Washing hazmat suits, towels, aprons, and other items.
• Wash dishes, glassware, and utensils by hand or machine.
• Operate commercial washers and dryers.
• Maintain clean and orderly kitchen work areas and equipment.
• Clean all food prep areas and equipment; place clean dishes in storage areas.
• Remove trash and linens to designated areas.
• Ensure overall cleanliness of the facility in accordance with BTB standards.
• Adhere to sanitation, health, and company guidelines; participate in trainings.

Skills

Stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Kitchen experience

Urgency

English proficiency

Job description

The Company

BEAT THE BOMB is the next generation of immersive group entertainment, where customers step into real-life video games. We use an innovative digital, interactive game system to reimagine the intersection of technology and human social connection. In our classic Mission experience, teams wearing hazmat suits go through a series of interactive game rooms, including a laser maze, before facing the World's Largest Paint, Slime, and Foam Bomb! Our original Brooklyn location opened in 2018. We now have locations in Atlanta, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Charlotte, Houston, and Denver. We've hosted over 500,000 players including hundreds of corporate team building outings, school groups, and non-profit organizations. Beat The Bomb is one of the highest rated experiences in all 5 markets. We offer a full range of special event services including STEM Camps, Kid and Adult Birthday parties, Corporate Tournaments, and Bachelorette parties. We also have a virtual team building platform called Beat The Bomb Virtual, serving remote teams across the globe. Our #1 goal is to ensure every player has a BLAST!

The DC Location

Located in DC's hippest new neighborhood, Ivy City, DC, this marks our third location in the nation, and opened in February 2023. The 10,000+ square foot location offers our classic Mission experiences with glass-walled bomb rooms; 7 immersive arcade lounges ('Game Bays'); street food and a full selection of beer, wine, cocktails & signature slushies @ The Bomb Bar; a beer garden with sports viewing; and several dedicated private event spaces for large groups. The Bomb DC has already emerged as one of the highest rated experiences in DC with over 5,000 5-star reviews on Google and has welcomed nearly 50,000 customers in less than 6 months.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Facilities team is responsible for the laundry room, cleaning crew, washing dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pan and restrooms. Cleaning all areas of the establishment in need. Organizing and cleaning all items responsible for game play such as hazmat suits, aprons, towels, shoe covers, etc. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the BOH and FOH spaces in accordance with BTB standards. This position works in close collaboration with management, kitchen team, and FOH crew and must adhere to established health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Washing all hazmat suits, shoe covers, towels, linen, aprons, and other items as needed
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pan, by hand or using dishwashing machine using extra care to not break the dishes.
• Operating heavy-duty commercial size washer and dryers
• Maintain kitchen work areas and equipment and utensils in a clean, orderly condition.
• Clean all food preparation areas and equipment Place clean dishes, glassware and utensils in racks or in storage areas
• Remove trash, recycling and used linens and place in designated areas
• Responsible for the overall cleaning and maintenance of the facility
• Sweeping, mopping, and overall upkeep of the general spaces within the facility. BOH and FOH guest and employee areas. Not limited to certain area(s) but the overall facility
• Clean and sanitize garbage cans, mirrors, kitchen, bar equipment and all bathroom fixtures on a regular basis
• Clean dish machine and other equipment
• Clean up broken dishes and glassware and spills immediately, collaborating with other FOH department area to maintain the cleanliness of the venue
• Perform open, closing, ongoing side work, and beautification lists
• Abide by sanitation, health, and company guidelines concerning safety and cleanliness
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested, including pre-shift meetings
• Assist with training of new staff
• Adhere to grooming, conduct and uniform standards
• Other duties as required

Skill Requirements

• Excellent stamina, energy, and focus required
• Team attitude with ability to work well with others and dedication to team success
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior kitchen experience preferred
• Anticipation of team needs and sense of urgency preferred
• Adaptability and ability to think on your feet
• Ability to work quickly and with great accuracy
• Strong work ethic
• Highly organized and systematic in work
• Ability to stand, walk and carry for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift at least 25-50 pounds
• Proficiency in English preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay, Tip Pools and Monthly Bonus Pool
• Paid time off: up to 5 days in year 1 and 10 days after 1st year
• 401k plan
• $500 Annual Learning Stipend for professional development [Full-Time Only]
• Referral Bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (full-time Only)
• HSA (full-time only)
• Transit Benefits
• Life Insurance Benefit Options (Full-Time Only)
• Free fountain beverages and discounted meals (free for kitchen staff)
• An opportunity to advance or expand your career with company growth
• A chance to be a part of an exciting and fast-growing start up team
• Friends & family ticket discounts!