Kitchen Utility/Dishwasher - Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles Airport

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, with over 130 years of operation. The Hospitality Group manages a portfolio of more than 20 business-class hotels under top brands, including Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western, as well as The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are supported by a team of over 1,000 hospitality professionals.

At the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dulles Airport hotel in Herndon, VA—less than 3 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport—this all-suite hotel is 25 miles west of Washington, D.C., near popular tourist sites and global businesses. We are hiring a Kitchen Utility/Dishwasher to work either AM or PM shifts in our hotel F&B outlet, Marty's Bar & Grille, located in a stunning six-story atrium and open for breakfast and dinner seven days a week.

Responsibilities

• Dish Room / Washing Duties:
  • Maintains the dish machine, ensuring minimum temperature requirements are met.
  • Cleans the dishwasher, changes water based on usage, and cleans curtains and traps.
  • Air-dries dishes as needed to prevent spots and ensures proper storage (not stored wet).
  • Inspects dishes during washing and re-washes as necessary.
• Cleaning:
  • Responsible for trash removal, breaking down boxes, scheduled cleaning, and maintaining floors.
  • Completes deep cleaning projects, quarterly power-sprays the kitchen, and may clean other areas such as the associate break room.
• Guest Service:
  • Anticipates and responds to varying business levels to meet internal and external customer needs.
  • Assists team members within and outside the department to ensure guest needs are met.
• Cost Control:
  • Ensures proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste.
  • Monitors dishwashing and cleaning chemical usage to reduce costs and minimizes breakage during washing and storage.
• Works Safely:
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area in compliance with company, brand, and regulatory standards.
  • Operates all equipment following safe procedures and adheres to incident protocols.
  • Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.
• Self-Management:
  • Produces required work volume by planning, organizing, and prioritizing duties.
  • Adheres to attendance policies, grooming and appearance standards, and general work rules.
  • Attends all required department and hotel meetings.
• Other Duties:
  • Assists with plating for banquet events, food preparation, and production tasks (e.g., cutting bulk vegetables).
  • Supports other areas as needed.

Requirements

• Some high school coursework required.
• Must be dependable, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced, repetitious environment.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds consistently throughout the shift.
  • Requires continuous walking, standing, carrying, and moving about the dish room.
• Prior dishwashing experience preferred.

Benefits

• Well-Being Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
• Long-Term Planning:
  • 401(k) Retirement Program
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Programs:
  • Annual performance appraisals and wage increase opportunities
  • Annual team member banquets and engagement surveys
  • Discounted room rates for team members, family, and friends
  • Complimentary room stays
  • Weekly payroll

Pay

$18 - $18 an hour. The actual base pay offered is determined by qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and other professional licenses held.