Kitchen Staff / Dishwasher - Full-time / Part-time

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The BOH Hourly Partner is responsible to ensure all NEWK's guests are presented with superior products that are prepared according to NEWK's high standards.  This position also assists the restaurant team in achieving planned sales by performing all responsibilities and tasks of their position according to NEWK's standards, policies and procedures for operational excellence.  The BOH Hourly Partner also helps to protect the brand by maintaining a sanitary, safe, respectful, efficient and quality work environment while effectively managing operational/product costs.

The Dishwasher is the most important job in our restaurant.  This position requires speed, an eye for detail, and an understanding of food safety.  This job can also includes bussing tables, dining room cleanliness and achieving the overall satisfaction of our guests.  They must be able to communicate with management and other hourly partners. 

Role-models behaviors that align with the NEWK's Beliefs and Philosophy for Service:

BOH Hourly Partners and Dishwasher treat all people with courtesy and respect.  They are reliable, and empowered to make good decisions when it comes operating their station.  They are team players that enjoy the idea of service and presenting quality products to our guests while ensuring profitability and operational excellence are maintained.  The BOH Hourly Partner and Dishwasher values training and follows the procedures and guidelines as outlined in the NEWK's training systems.

Job Responsibilities:

Treats Guests and Peers with Respect and Courtesy

• Treats guests and restaurant team members with respect and courtesy.


• Maintains professionalism at all times during shift; uses good communication to ensure operational excellence in their station.

Exceeds Standards, Empowered, Enthusiastic

• Maintains standards for the position at all times.


• Demonstrates an ability to make decisions that impact operational excellence of their station (product quality; keeping station well-stocked, etc.)


• Has a good memory and demonstrates ability to multi-task.


• Can remain calm during stressful, high-volume periods of business


• Maintains pride and enthusiasm at all times throughout the shift.

Works Together to Make Each Other Look Good

• Demonstrates a willingness to help others on team.


• Maintains a sense of urgency throughout the shift


• Reports to work on time - ready to work!


• Cares for and assists to maintain all restaurant equipment, tools, facilities and resources


• Refrains from listening to, or spreading gossip.

Knowledge & Training

• Adheres to the procedures and guidelines for the NEWK's Experience and operational excellence learned during training. 


• Helps others to ensure all NEWK's standards and policies are followed.

Service, Systems & Spirit

• Adheres to the NEWK's procedures for operating station and consistently completes all chores assigned to the station on time.


• Completes shift with a sense of purpose; maintains an awareness of operational excellence at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive standing without breaks.


• Exposure to heat, smoke and cold.


• Reaching heights of approximately six feet and depths of approximately three ft.


• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided for periods of up to eight hours or longer as needed.


• Effective communication with peers, managers and guess.


• Lifting up to 50 pounds.                              

Supervision Received

• Receives direction from Manager(s) on duty 

Knowledge & Skill Required

• Excellent communications skills


• High School diploma preferred (college a plus)


• Operating BOH P.O.S. System (Aloha Tickets).

Preferred Experience

At least six months restaurant cooking/prep/dish washer experience; or other customer service industries.