Kitchen Utility

Welcome to Degree Brewpub and the Springhill Suites Denver Downtown. A bold and inspiring hotel where contemporary design mingles effortlessly with world-class service. Here, you can have it all: an energized downtown location, spacious suites that don’t compromise style for comfort, dynamic meeting and event space perfect for collaboration or celebration, and a visionary approach to business. Our partnership with Metro State University's Hospitality Learning Center enables our hotel to be a teaching and learning hotel, giving employees the chance to give back to the community by mentoring student interns from Colorado's largest public university.

Why us?

At Sage, we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity and passion, execute unforgettable experiences, and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Program - $500 to $1,000 based on position
• Free Monthly RTD EcoPass
• Free Onsite Parking
• Sage Savings Spot Deals on furniture, electronics, cell phone plans, flowers, restaurants, and more
• Discounted Hotel rates at all Marriott/Starwood & Sage managed Hotels & Restaurants
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & Flex Spending Account (Full-time Employees)
• Paid time off for Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays (Full-time Employees)
• A fun work environment that encourages individual recognition, growth & development

Responsibilities

• Provides the restaurant and kitchen with clean and sanitary ware under general supervision.
• Gathers all dirty dishware from tubs brought to the dish room, rinses, and stacks in dishracks, clearing dishes of leftovers and trash.
• Loads full dishracks on belt and ensures correct placement for operation of the dishwashing machine.
• Operates automatic dishwashing machine using controls as instructed.
• Loads dishwashing solutions into automatic dispensers and regulates output of detergents and chemicals.
• Unloads clean dishes from racks, inspects for cleanliness, and stacks in specified carts and shelves.
• Manually scrubs pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment that cannot be washed automatically.
• Manually polishes all silver, stainless steel, and pewter used in food service.
• Maintains automatic dishwashing equipment in good working order according to manufacturers' instructions.
• Keeps the dish room clean and orderly at all times by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, and organizing shelves.
• Mops kitchen floors at the end of each shift and cleans all kitchen work surfaces, including walls, ceilings, hoods, vents, and ovens.
• Gathers and empties all trash cans from kitchen work areas at the end of each shift.
• Sweeps loading dock and kitchen entrance areas, clearing litter and debris.
• Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by management.

Requirements

• Must have basic knowledge of dishwashing.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required.

Skills

• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in crowded and noisy situations.
• Attention to detail, especially regarding sound and sight in busy environments.
• Ability to handle china, glassware, and fragile equipment with care to minimize breakage.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to see minute objects at arm’s length and read meters and controls.
• Must be able to bend, squat, crouch, crawl, reach, and retrieve items from above head.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs, including serving trays, carts, tables, chairs, and small equipment, up to 75% of the time.
• Must be able to travel up to 300 feet and stand on a regular basis throughout the shift.

Environment

• Prolonged standing, walking, lifting, and carrying throughout the entire shift in a 95% indoor environment.
• Exposure to freezer temperatures as low as -10 degrees.

Pay

Starting rate: $19.29 per hour

Job Close Date: August 30, 2026 or until filled