Dishwasher

Fete, a seasonal New American neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Chinatown, is hiring fulltime daytime and evening dishwasher/porters. We are the 2022 James Beard winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific. If you have a passion for food and hospitality, please drop us a line. 

Fête is seeking a reliable, highly motivated, and industrious person with a positive attitude to join our team as a Porter.

What you’ll do: ware-washing, storing of delivered items, and simple food handling production.

What we need from you: excellent hospitality and communication skills. Willing and eager to learn more about pastry, food, wine, and hospitality. Qualified individuals should possess strong attention to detail. In addition, the individual must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to be a team collaborator.

What you get from us:

Comprehensive medical through Kaiser

50% discount at Mille Fête

50% dining discount at Fête

Job type: full-time

Pay: $18 per hour tips

Benefits: employee discount, health insurance, 401k

Schedule: 4 or 5 days a week

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Ware-washing–Wash, sanitize, and restocking dishes, glassware, smallwares, tools, and equipment
• Uses chemicals for cleaning only as directed by manufacturer
• Maintains restroom before, during, and after operational hours including cleaning and restocking
• Cleans and sanitizes all areas and surfaces of Fête including exterior when needed
• Storing of delivered items in designated areas
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Securing rubbish and recycling
• Assists in other areas when needed
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooing equipment in designated areas
• Simple food-handling production

1. Repetitive tasks: portioning, scooping
2. Ingredient prep: peeling, grinding, grating, shredding

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach
• Handle repetitive motions

Requirements

• Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with team and guests in English
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs

Salary : $18