Dishwasher - The Kimpton

Kimpton Era is an exciting new hospitality venture featuring four bespoke, destination restaurant and bar concepts located in a vibrant urban setting, including a street-level Latin Restaurant & Taqueria, an upscale New York-style Brasserie, an all-day coffee and cocktail lounge, and an Asian izakaya boasting 360-degree views of iconic landmarks like Rockefeller Center and Radio City. These unique dining and social experiences are built on a foundation of high-quality service, innovative culinary approaches, and a commitment to creating inviting and memorable atmospheres for guests. Kimpton Era is part of the Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand, known for its distinctive style and dedication to exceptional guest experiences within the hotel and restaurant industry. This establishment offers an inclusive and dynamic work environment dedicated to diversity, equity, and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of background or personal characteristics.

The Dishwasher role at Kimpton Era plays a crucial role in supporting the seamless daily operation of multiple cutting-edge food and beverage concepts within the complex. This position is responsible for overseeing all dishwashing operations and maintaining kitchen organization across these diverse outlets. The dishwasher ensures efficient cleaning and sanitation of all kitchen dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment, adhering strictly to health and safety standards and sanitation protocols. This role carries significant importance as it directly impacts the efficiency and cleanliness essential to both front- and back-of-house teams. The dishwasher contributes to a safe, hygienic kitchen environment while supporting overall staff productivity during busy service periods and special events.

Responsibilities include efficiently washing, sanitizing, and stacking all items using industrial dishwashing machines or manual methods when necessary, maintaining and troubleshooting dishwashing equipment, and reporting any maintenance needs to ensure continuous operation. Additionally, the dishwasher regularly cleans and organizes kitchen and work areas, manages trash and recycling removal, and keeps floors and surfaces hygienic through sweeping, mopping, and wiping tasks. Inventory monitoring of cleaning supplies and dish detergents is essential to prevent disruptions, with timely notifications to management when stock runs low.

Collaboration and communication with kitchen staff, servers, and management are vital aspects of the role to maintain a positive team culture and support flexible tasking. The role demands flexibility in working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet the dynamic operational needs of the restaurant and bar concepts. Candidates for this position should have prior dishwasher experience, knowledge of dishwashing detergents and equipment maintenance, an understanding of health and safety standards, and be willing to assist with occasional maintenance and general kitchen duties. This opportunity offers a chance to join a dedicated team at the forefront of a hospitality landmark within a growing city scene, providing a foundation for career growth within Kimpton's innovative food and beverage operations.