Dishwasher Amantes Italian Restaurant

Company Overview

Amante’s is a beloved 50-year-old restaurant that is being thoughtfully reinvented while honoring its rich history and loyal following. Operated by P Hospitality Management, a growing restaurant collective in South Florida, Amante’s puts a strong emphasis on family, community, and genuine hospitality. Our refreshed menu blends familiar favorites with exciting new dishes, paired with welcoming service and a comfortable atmosphere where guests can gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories together.

Job Summary

Dishwashers at Amante's Italian Restaurant play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen. They are responsible for washing and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment while ensuring all items are organized and ready for service. Dishwashers also assist with cleaning kitchen areas, taking out trash, and supporting the culinary team as needed. As part of the Amante's team, they help create a smooth and organized operation while upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.

Sort and stack clean dishes. Carries clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.

Change dishwater in dish machine every hour.

Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.

Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.

Set up or break down dishwashing area.

Clean and roll/unroll mats.

Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.

Sweep/mop floors.

Assemble/disassemble dish machine.

Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.

General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.

Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry

Must notify Manager anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.

Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Walks and stands during entire shift.

Must be able to read labels on chemicals.

Knowledge of workplace safety procedures

Lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware and other utensils, weighing up to 30 lbs., up to 50 times per shift.

Lift and empty trashcans weighing up to 150 lbs., with assistance, up to two times per shift.

Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and lifting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work that dishwashers do is physically demanding. They are on their feet much of the time. Dishwashers must work well under pressure and exercise tact and patience when dealing with other employees and customers. Because the restaurant serves the public and are open on weekends and at night, Dishwashers may work longer, irregular hours.

The description of the physical demands and the work environment characteristics here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform and those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand Lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware and other utensils, weighing up to 30 lbs., up to 50 times per shift. While performing the duties of the job they may lift and empty trashcans weighing up to 150 lbs., with assistance, up to two times per shift. Work indoors 80%; outdoors 20%.

While performing the duties of this job, hazards may include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans, burns, slipping and tripping. They are required to frequently wash their hands. They work in a hot, damp environment

Benefits/Perks

Competitive salaries

Paid time off

Benefits

Energetic, focused and collaborative work environment

Only local candidates will be contacted; there is no relocation for this position. Immediate Opening.

We Encourage a Diverse Workforce: Amante’s and P Hospitality Management believes that a diversified group of associates contributes to a culture of values, team spirit and company growth. We feel this helps us to adapt to and embrace the diverse cultures and beliefs of our customers and the communities in which we live, work and do business in. If you’re looking for a company that respects your unique merits, professionalism, and skills, we’d like to talk to you.

We thank all that apply, but only those candidates who meet the position requirements will be contacted. Amante’s and P Hospitality Management conducts all employment-related activities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local employment discrimination laws. We are a Drug Free workplace.