Dishwasher

Dishwasher Position at Spago Beverly HillsSpago by Wolfgang Puck, Beverly Hills represents the highest standards of California cuisine, hospitality, and service, bringing together culinary excellence, thoughtful technique, and exceptional guest experiences. As we continue to elevate our restaurant and operate at Michelin-level standards, every detail matters—including the cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and efficiency of our kitchen.We are seeking a Dishwasher who takes pride in doing things exceptionally well and understands that a world-class kitchen depends on a strong, disciplined stewarding operation. This role is essential to maintaining the standards that allow our culinary team to perform at its highest level.The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to maintain a high level of performance in a fast-paced, demanding kitchen environment.Pay: $18–$22 / hourPosition SummaryThe Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and sanitation for all glassware, tableware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment using both machine and manual cleaning methods.This role ensures the dishwashing and stewarding areas remain clean, organized, safe, efficient, and fully operational throughout service. The Dishwasher works closely with the culinary and service teams to ensure clean equipment and tableware are always available when needed.In a Michelin-level environment, cleanliness, organization, timing, and attention to detail are non-negotiable. The Dishwasher plays a critical role in supporting the efficiency and success of the entire restaurant.Essential Job FunctionsSort, rinse, and properly load dirty dishes, glassware, tableware, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment for machine washingUnload, sort, inspect, and properly stack clean items; transport them efficiently to designated storage areas or cooks' linesRewash any items that do not meet established cleanliness standardsMaintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and sanitation for all dishware, equipment, and work areasChange dish machine water at least hourly and monitor wash and rinse cycle temperatures; immediately notify management of temperatures outside established safety standardsWash pots, pans, trays, and other kitchen equipment by hand as requiredEnsure clean equipment and tableware are available to the culinary and service teams throughout serviceSet up and break down the dishwashing and stewarding areas before and after serviceMaintain an organized, efficient workflow during high-volume periodsClean, roll, and unroll floor mats as neededFill and empty soak tubs using appropriate cleaning and sanitizing solutionsSweep and mop kitchen floors, ensuring surfaces remain clean, dry, and safeAssemble and disassemble dish machine components for proper cleaning and sanitationRemove trash and garbage to designated dumpster areas and maintain cleanliness around exterior dumpster areasConduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directedImmediately address spills, broken glass, and other potential hazards to maintain a safe working environmentFollow all established food safety, sanitation, chemical handling, and workplace safety proceduresMaintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the entirety of the shiftPerform other job-related duties as assignedQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.EducationHigh School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferredRequired ExperienceMinimum 1 year of dishwasher, steward, or comparable kitchen experience, preferably in a high-volume, fine-dining, luxury hospitality, or professional culinary environmentExperience working in a kitchen with high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and efficiency strongly preferredKnowledge and proper practice of sanitation, food safety, and general hygiene standardsAbility to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistentlyAbility to prioritize tasks and maintain efficiency during high-volume serviceReliable attendance, strong work ethic, and willingness to contribute as part of a professional culinary teamKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesExceptional attention to cleanliness, organization, and detailAbility to work with speed, consistency, and precision in a demanding kitchen environmentAbility to anticipate the needs of the culinary team and maintain a steady supply of clean equipment and tablewareAbility to remain composed and productive during high-volume serviceStrong teamwork and communication skillsAbility to safely handle cleaning chemicals, hot water, heavy equipment, and kitchen itemsAbility to lift, reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasksAbility to stand and work on feet for extended periodsStrong commitment to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safetyPositive, professional attitude and willingness to learn and continuously improveWhy Spago Beverly Hills?Join a culinary team where excellence is the standard and every detail matters. At Spago Beverly Hills, the stewarding team is an essential part of maintaining our Michelin-level standards, ensuring our chefs and service professionals have the clean, organized, and safe environment they need to deliver an exceptional experience to every guest.If you take pride in your work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and understand that world-class hospitality starts with world-class standards, we want you on our team.Physical RequirementsStand and walk for extended periodsUse hands and arms to handle objects, tools, and controlsReach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as neededTalk, hear, and occasionally taste or smellThe employee must be able to:Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 poundsFrequently lift and/or move up to 25 poundsOccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsVision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work ConditionsRegular exposure to moving mechanical parts and extreme heatOccasional exposure to extreme coldWork environment is typically loudFast-paced kitchen setting requiring attention to safety and sanitation at all timesDisclaimer:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.