Dishwasher

***we will accept applications on an ongoing basis

About The Opportunity

The Practice Hospitality is seeking an experienced  Dishwasher to join our team at a brand-new, freestanding restaurant concept in downtown Colorado Springs, affiliated with the iconic Mining Exchange Hotel. This is a hands-on opportunity to be an essential part of a fast-paced, high-energy kitchen, helping deliver an exceptional dining experience from behind the scenes.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Be a key player in keeping our kitchen running smoothly and efficiently.

• Work in a modern, fast-paced restaurant environment with a dynamic team.

• Competitive pay and opportunities to grow within The Practice Hospitality family.

• Gain experience with a brand-new, independent restaurant concept in a prime downtown location.

If you take pride in keeping a kitchen spotless, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of an exciting new dining concept, we want you on our team!

About The Hotel

Mining Exchange Hotel was built in 1902 as a stock exchange for local mining companies, The Mining Exchange Hotel offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Our elegant, yet casual public spaces, and guestrooms are all newly renovated.

Job Role

The Restaurant Dishwasher is key to overall restaurant operations and helps ensure guests have an unforgettable dining experience. The dishwasher helps maintain the overall cleanliness and atmosphere of our restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Maintains stock by assisting the chefs in keeping the kitchens in full working order; retrieving stock, and keeping all cooking and serving utensils and plates clean & sanitary at all times
• Organizes, rinses, and runs dishes and utensils through dishwasher; unloads and organizes per set guidelines
• Ensures safe and clean work area by following sanitation standards and procedures complying with legal regulations
• Provides foodstuff and utensils for chef by carrying pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stoves, and refrigerators
• Maintains food quality by storing foods in designated areas, minimizing spoilage
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies, and performs preventative maintenance
• Maintains appropriate levels of needed dishes and utensils
• Segregating and removing waste in accordance to company standards

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Some High School education or equivalent
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends and Holidays as needed
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen

Desired Qualifications & Traits

• Experience and/or training in hands-on equipment maintenance
• Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions necessary to ensure a clean food preparation environment
• Proven teamwork
• Projects professional image that inspires trust and confidence
• Enthusiastic and positive energy

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to withstand hot and humid environments for long periods of time

Job Type: FLSA Designation: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount on hotel stays
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program.

About The Company

Practice Hospitality manages hotels differently. A growing company with opportunities for advancement, we infuse hotels with style, spirit, and soul. We inspire, innovate and advocate. We deliver results and do well by our owners because we respect the individuality that we all bring to the table, the connectedness of our world and the impact we have on our community.

We are looking for someone who thinks big because, at Practice Hospitality, we value creativity, emotional intelligence, problem solving and innovation. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a team that supports one another, is empowered, and holds themselves accountable. If you bring your A game every day and pursue excellence with tenacity, we want to invest in your professional and personal growth. But, more than anything, we are looking for good humans who care; about our guests, each other and making every moment together enriching, fulfilling and fun.