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Dishwasher

Crying Tiger
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026

We’re hiring people to join our team as DISHWASHERS! 


A Few of Our Dish Team Benefits:

  • Restaurant Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
  • Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • 401(k)


Crying Tiger, from James Beard Award Finalist Chef Thai Dang (HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen) and Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, is slated to open later this year at 51 West Hubbard Street in Chicago’s River North. The restaurant’s menu draws inspiration from Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and beyond. Beverage Director and Partner, Kevin Beary (Three Dots and a Dash, The Bamboo Room and Gus’ Sip & Dip), will curate Crying Tiger’s beverage menu, incorporating regional flavors into original cocktails.



Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100 restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

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DISHWASHER JOB DESCRIPTION


Dishwashers are responsible for washing and sanitizing all food service utensils and miscellaneous items such as plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, etc. Also responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the back of house area. May have additional cleaning duties specific to the restaurant.


Essential Functions

  • Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies
  • Wash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and Staff
  • Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment 
  • Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
  • Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Maintain a pace sufficient to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc.
  • Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completed 
  • Ability to read a thermometer 
  • Maintain dishwashing machinery and communicate any potential issues to Management
  • Identify cleaning supplies and notify Management when running low 
  • Assist with general cleanliness of the back of house and restrooms
  • Empty garbage (checking for restaurant supplies) and keep garbage areas clean and covered
  • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
  • Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
  • Get along well with others and be a team player
  • Other duties will be assigned as needed

Salary : $17 - $25

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