Dishwasher / Steward

EOS Hospitality•Portland, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine, is hiring a Dishwasher / Steward to join the team at its Union restaurant. This hourly position offers full-time hours, flexible availability, and a starting wage of $18.00 per hour. The role supports daily kitchen operations by cleaning, sanitizing, organizing, and stocking dishes, equipment, linens, and work areas; assisting with food preparation or plating when directed; and completing opening, closing, and deep-cleaning tasks. The position also involves safe food handling, waste and recycling removal, delivery organization, communication about supply needs and breakage, and collaboration with the culinary team. The Press Hotel is a historic property formerly known as the Gannett Building and headquarters of the Portland Press Herald. The hotel has more than 100 guest rooms, the full-service Union restaurant, the Inkwell lobby cafe and bar, and meeting and event spaces. It is owned and managed by EOS Hospitality.

Requirements

Successfully complete a satisfactory background check.
Be available and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs, including weekdays and weekends.
Show sincere enthusiasm for the role.
Be able to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely manner.
Be able to work under pressure, multitask, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality.

Responsibilities

Complete opening task lists and clean, dry, and put away items left from the previous evening.
Wash, dry, and put away dishes, cookware, flatware, glassware, and culinary tools throughout the shift, using handwashing and a commercial dishwasher.
Keep the kitchen stocked with clean, sanitized plates, bowls, flatware, cups, and related items.
Assist with minor food preparation or plating when directed by a culinary leader.
Handle and clean kitchen equipment as assigned and as directed.
Remove kitchen waste and recycling, dispose of it in the proper receptacles, and keep exterior waste storage areas clean and tidy.
Remove and store filled soiled-linen bags; remove trash and cardboard from kitchen areas.
Organize and put away deliveries using food-safe FIFO practices and inspect product quality.
Restock hand towels, rags, and aprons.
Maintain an organized and sanitary workstation.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors daily.
Assist with cleaning tasks, including deep cleaning refrigerators, stoves and ovens, dry storage areas, hood vents, and ice machines, and deliming the dish machine.
Restock kegs and CO2 beverage syrups.
Inform the manager when chemical supplies are running low and need to be ordered.
Communicate and log breakage.
Complete additional side work and deep-cleaning tasks as assigned, and follow daily and weekly cleaning guidelines.
Perform closing duties, including shutting down equipment, draining the dishwashing machine, turning off lights, and securing the area.
Attend scheduled meetings and training sessions.
Follow food-allergy awareness and sanitization practices to prevent cross-contamination.
Demonstrate a team-focused attitude and encourage collaboration.

Benefits

Dedicated employee parking lot pass with a company contribution for full-time employees; fully funded for salaried managers.
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-funded $25,000 in complimentary life insurance and $1,000 per month in disability coverage.
Optional disability, life and AD&D, critical illness, and accident insurance.
Prescription and gym membership discounts.
Paid time off, including employer-paid leave and immediate paid vacation accruals.
Paid parental leave of 10 or more weeks for new parents through the Family Matters Program.
401(k) employer match of up to 4% of salary.
Competitive wages, annual performance evaluations, and compensation adjustments.
Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates at EOS Hospitality locations, as low as $59 per night.
50% food and beverage discount at EOS Hospitality locations.
Discounted lodging rates through New England Inn & Resort Association partners.
Professional development and training pathways, including tuition reimbursement.
Incentive opportunities for hourly and managerial roles.
Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources.
Flexible and understanding work-life equality.
Supportive, open workplace culture.