Dishwasher - PM

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation • Sonesta Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Dishwasher (also described as a Steward) supports hotel kitchen and Food & Beverage operations by maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, dishwashing operations, and kitchen organization. The role supports restaurants, banquets, catering, and event spaces, helping culinary and Food & Beverage teams keep clean equipment and supplies available and operations running smoothly. The position is suited to a dependable, team-focused person who takes pride in organization and can work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality and kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and safety standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate dishwashing equipment and stewarding tools.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills and a positive, service-focused attitude.
• Dependability, proactivity, and ability to consistently follow operational procedures.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous stewarding, dishwashing, kitchen, restaurant, banquet, hotel, or hospitality experience.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, cleanliness, and supporting exceptional guest experiences behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, kitchen utensils, and Food & Beverage equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchens, dish areas, storage rooms, banquet spaces, and back-of-house operations.
• Ensure clean equipment and supplies are available to kitchen and banquet teams throughout service periods.
• Remove waste and recycling, clean floors, perform deep-cleaning tasks, and maintain sanitation standards.
• Operate dishwashing machines and stewarding equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow food safety regulations, sanitation standards, HACCP guidelines, OSHA requirements, and hotel safety procedures.
• Organize and properly store china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and banquet equipment.
• Assist with banquet setup and breakdown for meetings, events, weddings, and catering functions as needed.
• Monitor cleaning supply levels and communicate inventory or maintenance needs to leadership.
• Support a clean, safe, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Banquets, and Food & Beverage teams to support daily operations and guest satisfaction.
• Help create a positive, team-oriented workplace aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Educational assistance.
• Sonesta hotel discounts.
• Additional perks and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED