What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dishwasher position at Alla Vita - Nashville?
Alla Vita | In partnership with Chef Lee Wolen & Boka Restaurant Group
Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Alla Vita celebrates simple, delicious food made with high-quality ingredients and a passion for hospitality.
The Role
Working closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership team, the Dishwasher plays a critical role in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and sanitation throughout the restaurant. This position ensures that all service items and kitchen areas are clean, safe, and ready to support a smooth and efficient service.
What You’ll Do
- Clean and sanitize all dishes, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Safely operate and maintain dish machines and three-compartment sinks
- Properly store all cleaned items in designated areas
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of dish and BOH areas, including floors, trash, and recycling
- Sweep, mop, and manage waste to ensure a clean, safe, and dry work environment
- Handle fragile items with care while ensuring proper sanitation standards
- Support proper food storage practices, including labeling, dating, and organization when needed
- Maintain a steady sense of urgency to support the flow of service
- Follow all sanitation, safety, and hygiene standards
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties in a timely and thorough manner
- Assist kitchen team with basic cleaning and organizational tasks as needed
- Communicate equipment issues, safety concerns, and supply needs to management
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and detail
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Comfortable following direction and receiving feedback
- Maintain all required health and sanitation certifications
- Positive attitude and willingness to support the team wherever needed
- Be part of a team that values cleanliness, organization, and teamwork as essential to great service
- Work in a supportive kitchen environment focused on collaboration and consistency
- Opportunity to grow within Boka Restaurant Group, who prioritize internal advancement and long-term careers
Benefits & Perks
Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, paid sick leave, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20 establishments!
Physical Requirements
- Lift and move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Safely and effectively use all necessary cleaning tools, equipment, and chemicals
- Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant
- Ability to work in wet, hot, and fast-paced environments
Salary : $16 - $20