Dishwasher - Velocity Bar + Kitchen (Purcellville)

Dishwasher Position at Velocity Bar + Kitchen

Be an integral part of the dining experience at Velocity Bar + Kitchen as a Dishwasher, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring a clean and efficient kitchen and dining experience for our guests. If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that supports local communities, we invite you to join Velocity Bar + Kitchen as a Dishwasher!

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitization of all dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Operate dishwashing equipment efficiently and maintain its proper functioning
• Support the kitchen team by organizing and restocking clean dishes, glassware, and silverware
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, collaborating with fellow team members
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines for proper handling and disposal of waste
• Assist in maintaining smooth kitchen operations by working closely with the culinary staff

Qualifications

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, and kitchen equipment using industrial dishwashers.
• Organize and store clean dishes, ensuring they are readily available for the culinary team.
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness, including sweeping and mopping floors and removing trash.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Adhere to health and safety standards to maintain a hygienic and safe kitchen area.

Physical Requirements:

• Dishwashing experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Certification in food safety and sanitation is a plus.
• Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and all holidays.
• Stand for long hours, often in wet conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (racks of dishes, garbage bags).
• Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
• Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely.

Who We Are:

Velocity Bar + Kitchen is an elevated, craft-driven neighborhood restaurant where fresh, made-from-scratch food and warm hospitality come together. The brand focuses on quality, approachable innovation, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels modern while staying true to the comfort of a community favorite. We're building a team that represents this new chapter with pride, energy, and genuine care for every guest.

Thompson Hospitality is one of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.