Dishwasher - New Venue Opening New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

19h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Dishwasher for a new Tao Group Hospitality concept opening in early 2027 at a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district. The role ensures that service and kitchen wares are clean and sanitized and supports gracious hospitality through polite, courteous interactions with team members and supervisors. The dishwasher maintains sanitation and cleanliness across the dish station, kitchen, and venue; handles garbage and soiled linens; supports opening and closing procedures; and uses dishwashing machines, cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies appropriately. The position also involves communicating product needs, reporting damaged or broken equipment, attending meetings and training, and assisting with additional assigned tasks. The role requires the ability to read, write, and communicate verbally; move quickly; lift and push up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance; and stand for extended periods. The work environment may include varying noise levels, crowds, smoke, hot kitchen elements, and cleaning materials. Extended hours, irregular shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Team members are expected to maintain a professional appearance, work effectively with others, handle a fast-paced and somewhat stressful environment, and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements

Ability to write, read, and communicate verbally.
Ability to move quickly.
Ability to push and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to work in environments with varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, as well as exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
Ability to work extended hours and irregular shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and coworkers.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
Ability to maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous porter and/or dishwasher experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure service and kitchen wares are clean and sanitized.
Anticipate and accommodate the needs of employees.
Assist with cleaning inside and outside the venue.
Properly store and remove garbage and soiled linens.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the dish station, kitchen, and entire venue.
Follow supervisors’ instructions and communicate with and support coworkers as a team player.
Use the dish machine and cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies appropriately.
Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
Communicate product needs to chefs and/or the purchaser.
Set up the dish station and perform opening and closing procedures as directed by management, including stocking supplies, maintaining and cleaning kitchen equipment, sanitizing stations, and completing prescribed side work.
Report breakage and equipment or furniture damage to management immediately.
Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings where applicable, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
Learn by listening to and observing team members, sharing knowledge, and leading by example.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude and appearance.
Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
Provide help and support to fellow team members.
Assist with or complete additional tasks as assigned.