Dishwasher

Cheeky's is a neighborhood seafood restaurant and oyster bar in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District. We're a salty Old Florida fish shack meets classic New England oyster bar -- fresh food, real hospitality and a team that takes care of each other.

We're hiring dishwashers who show up, work hard and want to be part of something good.

Please apply online only. Do not call the restaurant or stop by to inquire about this position.

The Role: The dish station is the backbone of the kitchen. You keep it running clean and fast so the whole team can do their best work. This is an entry-level position with a real path forward for anyone who wants to grow in a professional kitchen.

What You'll Do: Run the dish station before, during and after service. Wash, sort and return dishes, glassware and cookware to the line. Keep the kitchen clean -- floors, trash, soak tubs. Support the BOH team wherever needed. Take pride in the station you own.

Schedule: Full-time hourly. Five days a week with two consecutive days off. Rotating holidays.

Compensation & Benefits: $15-17/hour based on experience. Meal every shift. Paid time off. Clear path to advancement. Restaurant discounts.

What We're Looking For: Reliable. Team-first. Detail-oriented. No experience required -- just the right attitude and a willingness to work.

Job Details: You'll have a great relationship with your Sous Chef and Executive Chef, who will provide clear expectations and support to exceed in this role.

• Sorting and rinsing dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through the dish machine
• Sorting and stacking clean dishes; carrying clean dishes to cook's line and other proper storage areas; rewashing soiled dishes before delivering
• Changing dishwater in dish machine every hour
• Washing pots, pans, and trays by hand
• Removing trash and garbage and bringing it to the dumpster
• Setting up and breaking-down dishwashing area
• Filling/emptying soak tubs with cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Sweeping/mopping floors
• Assembling/disassembling dish machine

Skills

• Restaurant experience preferred
• Excellent communication abilities
• Team-first mindset
• Willingness to learn and grow

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Frequent reaching, bending, and stooping required to perform kitchen duties
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds regularly, such as trays with food and beverages.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently in kitchen areas.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced, indoor environment that may include exposure to varying levels of noise and temperature changes.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EEO: Cheeky's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Notes: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.