Dishwasher, Oggies Restaurant, Hotel Metro

Coury Hospitality•Milwaukee, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hotel Metro, Autograph Collection, we redefine boutique luxury in downtown Milwaukee, blending historic charm with modern sophistication. Our modern Art Deco-inspired hotel features 63 stylish guest rooms, an inviting rooftop lounge, and a commitment to exceptional service and attention to detail. Curators at Hotel Metro thrive in an elegant, guest-focused environment, where hospitality meets personalized, memorable experiences. You should join our team if you believe… That a clean, organized kitchen is the foundation of every exceptional dining experience. That supporting your team behind the scenes is just as important as serving guests in the dining room. That cleanliness, safety, and organization create an environment where Culinary and Food & Beverage teams can thrive. That every dish, utensil, and workstation contributes to the quality of the guest experience. That teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic are essential ingredients in a successful kitchen. That every shift is an opportunity to help curate UNMATCHED MOMENTS. You’re a great fit for this role if you love… Maintaining clean, sanitized dishes, cookware, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment to support efficient culinary operations. Operating commercial dishwashing equipment safely while ensuring all items meet cleanliness and sanitation standards. Cleaning kitchen floors, walls, floor mats, drains, workstations, storage areas, loading docks, and back-of-house spaces throughout each shift. Removing trash, recycling, food waste, and grease while maintaining clean and organized waste disposal areas. Keeping walk-in refrigerators, freezers, storage rooms, and receiving areas clean, organized, and guest-ready. Supporting Culinary team members by maintaining an adequate supply of clean dishes, cookware, and service equipment during busy meal periods. Safely handling cleaning chemicals, sanitation products, and commercial cleaning equipment according to established procedures. Monitoring dishwashing equipment and reporting maintenance concerns or equipment issues promptly. Working collaboratively with Culinary and Food & Beverage team members to maintain smooth kitchen operations. Following all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and environmental standards throughout every shift. Taking pride in creating a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment where teammates can perform at their best. We’re excited to have you join us because… You understand that cleanliness and sanitation are essential to exceptional hospitality. You take pride in supporting your team through dependable, behind-the-scenes work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization and attention to detail. You work well independently while remaining a reliable and collaborative team member. You understand the importance of safety, cleanliness, and proper chemical handling. You communicate effectively and respond quickly to operational needs. You bring reliability, initiative, and a positive attitude to every shift. You believe every great meal begins with a clean and organized kitchen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous stewarding, dishwashing, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper chemical handling procedures preferred.
Ability to safely operate commercial dishwashing equipment and cleaning tools.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative Culinary team.
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred, but not required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, squat, and move safely throughout kitchen and storage areas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including racks of dishes, cookware, food products, and cleaning supplies.
Ability to push and pull carts, dish racks, and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds.
Ability to safely operate commercial dishwashing equipment, cleaning equipment, and sanitation tools.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot kitchen environments, steam, dishwashing areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
Ability to work safely around wet floors, cleaning chemicals, sharp utensils, and commercial kitchen equipment while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous stewarding, dishwashing, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality experience preferred.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper chemical handling procedures preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining clean, sanitized dishes, cookware, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment to support efficient culinary operations.
Operating commercial dishwashing equipment safely while ensuring all items meet cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Cleaning kitchen floors, walls, floor mats, drains, workstations, storage areas, loading docks, and back-of-house spaces throughout each shift.
Removing trash, recycling, food waste, and grease while maintaining clean and organized waste disposal areas.
Keeping walk-in refrigerators, freezers, storage rooms, and receiving areas clean, organized, and guest-ready.
Supporting Culinary team members by maintaining an adequate supply of clean dishes, cookware, and service equipment during busy meal periods.
Safely handling cleaning chemicals, sanitation products, and commercial cleaning equipment according to established procedures.
Monitoring dishwashing equipment and reporting maintenance concerns or equipment issues promptly.
Working collaboratively with Culinary and Food & Beverage team members to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
Following all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and environmental standards throughout every shift.
Taking pride in creating a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment where teammates can perform at their best.