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Steward

Sage Hospitality Group
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
At Sage Hospitality, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality.

At The Nines, Portland, we embrace

  • Historic Retail Palace Reborn - Adaptive reuse of the 1909 Meier & Frank building as a love letter to Portland's architectural past
  • Dual Culinary Destination - Urban Farmer's farm-to-table steakhouse and Departure's rooftop pan-Asian cuisine — two of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants
  • Living Sustainability Philosophy - Onsite honeybees, hydroponic gardens, and a house butcher reflect a genuine commitment to sourcing
  • Oregon Art Immersion - 400 locally curated pieces including the iconic Bird Song chandelier and student monotypes in every room
  • Sophisticated Portland Spirit - Luxury rooted in the city's creative, locally obsessed, independent character


All associates play an essential role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are felt by guests and teams alike. These brandings reflect the unique spirit of The Nines, Portland and align with Sage Hospitality's commitment to genuine, meaningful connection.

Under general supervision, provides the restaurant and kitchen with clean and sanitary ware.

  • Gathers all dirty dishware from tubs brought to the dish room, rinses and stacks in dishracks, always clearing dishes of leftovers and trash in order to prepare for automated washing.
  • Loads full dishracks on belt and ensures correct placement in accordance to the instructions for the operation of the machine. Operates automatic dish washing machine by using controls as instructed.
  • Loads dishwashing solutions into automatic dispensers and regulates the output of detergents and chemicals to the dishwashing machine by monitoring and adjusting controls.
  • Unloads clean dishes from racks after being processed through dish machine, inspects for cleanliness and carefully stacks in specified carts and shelves for the easy use by restaurant and kitchen staff.
  • Manually scrubs pots, pans and other kitchen equipment that cannot be washed automatically, using detergents, scourers, and special solutions as required. Inspects for cleanliness, manually dries with hand towels, and puts away in correct places.
  • Manually polishes all silver, stainless steel and pewter used in food service, using standard polishing cloth and products, in order to present clean and attractive equipment to diners.
  • Maintains the automatic dishwashing equipment in good condition and working order in accordance with manufacturers' instructions in order to prolong the life of the equipment, prevent breakdowns and to meet mandated health compliance regulations.
  • Keeps the dish room in clean and orderly condition at all times by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, wiping counters and equipment and organizing shelves in order to maintain a sanitary work station and to meet mandated health compliance requirements.
  • Mops kitchen floors as requested and at end of each shift, cleans all kitchen work surfaces as regularly scheduled by manager including walls, ceilings, hoods, vents and ovens.
  • Gathers all trash cans from kitchen work areas at end of each shift and empties into outside trash compactor.
  • Sweeps loading dock and kitchen entrance areas, clearing litter and debris to trash bins, for the safety of employees and purveyors.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.


Education/Formal Training

None

Experience

None

Knowledge/Skills

  • Must have basic knowledge of dishwashing.


Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to see minute objects at arm’s length, to read meters and controls.
  • Must be able to bend, squat, crouching, crawling, reach and retrieve items from above head.
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. to include serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment up to 75% of the time.
  • Must be able to travel up to 300 feet and standing on a regular basis throughout the shift.
  • Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and able to communicate.
  • Must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations
  • Must have the ability to keep breakage to a minimum by handling china, glassware and fragile equipment with care.


Environment

Prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in 95% indoor environment. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees.

The Nines offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

  • Medical, Vision, Dental and Retirement Benefits
  • Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
  • Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance
  • Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
  • Eligible to enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution
  • Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in supplemental coverage
  • Eligible to enroll for short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
  • Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan
  • Other Benefits
    • All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria
    • $50 TriMet monthly subsidy
    • Calm Health Application Subscription
    • Employee assistance program
    • Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
    • Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
    • Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
    • Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Hospitality that await you.

USD $19.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.

Salary : $2,000

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