The Bartolotta Restaurants is a nationally recognized restaurant and catering organization co-founded by restaurateur Joe Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Since 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater Milwaukee region, offering first-class service and cuisine across a portfolio of 17 one-of-a-kind restaurants and catering facilities. As a forward-thinking and respected company, we also give back to our community through Care-a-lotta, a charitable program that supports numerous nonprofit organizations throughout Milwaukee. 

At The Bartolotta Restaurants, we are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business, from the products we source to the food and service we deliver every day in our restaurants and catering venues. Our greatest asset in our company is our team members because, without them, we wouldn't be in business. 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Dishwasher will ensure that wares for the front and back of the house are clean and sanitized. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Washes all wares including pots, plans, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwashers. 
• Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas. 
• Stocks serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils. 
• Cleans trash receptacles with water or steam. 
• Moves dishwashing supplies and equipment from storage to work area by hand or using hand trucks. 
• May assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed.   
• Ensures work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

All Other Duties as Assigned 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions. 
• Ability to understand and meet restaurant standards for health, safety, and excellence.   
• Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced. 
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Restaurant experience preferred.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:    

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms.  
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead.  
• Prolonged periods walking or standing. 
• Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time.  
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. 
• Must frequently immerse hands in water. 
• Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment. 

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.