About Us
Cream City Concepts is Milwaukee’s hospitality group built for the energy of a packed house. We run Oak Barrel Public House, Who’s on Third, Who’s on Layton, Cream City Catering, and 3rd Street Retreat — craft food, cold drinks, game days, date nights, big events, and a place to stay, all over the city. The pace is fast, the standards are high, and the people are what make it work.
About the Role
The Dishwasher is the engine of the kitchen. A clean, fast, fully stocked dish station is what lets every other station do its job — when the pit runs right, the whole kitchen runs right. This is a hands-on, high-pace role responsible for washing and sanitizing all dishware, glassware, and smallware, keeping the back of house clean and safe, and jumping in to support the team wherever it’s needed. It’s also the first step on our culinary Craft Track — the place a lot of great cooks get their start.
One Kitchen, One Team
In our kitchens, nobody is above any station. When the team needs it, everyone crosses over — as a Dishwasher you’ll help with prep, put away deliveries, and jump in wherever the kitchen needs a hand. We run as one team, not separate jobs.
Clean and Organized — Always
There’s no standing around in our kitchens — if you’ve got time to lean, you’ve got time to clean. When you’re not on a task, you’re cleaning, organizing, restocking, or prepping ahead. You keep your station and the kitchen clean and organized all shift, and you work the cleaning checklists — daily, weekly, and monthly — without being asked. A clean, organized kitchen is the standard here, not the exception.
What We’re Hiring For
Skills change by station. These five don’t — they’re the bar in every CCC kitchen, every shift.
- Optimistic Warmth — You bring good energy to the back of house and stay steady and positive when it’s slammed and the night runs long.
- Curious Intelligence — You’re a self-starter. You don’t wait to be told the next thing — you learn the systems fast and find the cleaner, faster way.
- Work Ethic — You take pride in a spotless rack and a reset station. You push through the rush to get it right, not just get it done.
- Empathy — You see what the line, the bar, and the servers need next — and have it ready before they ask.
- Self-Awareness & Integrity — You do the closing checklist right when no one’s watching, and you own a mistake and fix it.
Key Responsibilities
Dish & Warewashing
- Run the dish machine to standard — wash, sanitize, and properly store all dishes, glassware, smallwares, pots, and pans.
- Keep clean dishware, glassware, and smallwares stocked and flowing to the line, bar, and FOH so no station ever runs short.
- Pre-rinse, rack, and run loads efficiently to keep pace with service volume.
Station & Kitchen Cleanliness
- Keep the dish pit clean and organized all shift — floors dry, drains clear, trash and recycling managed.
- Support overall BOH cleanliness: trash and cardboard, sweeping and mopping, floor mats, and surface wipe-downs.
- Assist with deep-cleaning and equipment-cleaning tasks as assigned.
Food Safety & Sanitation
- Follow all health-department sanitation standards, including safe chemical handling per label and SOP.
- Maintain correct dish-machine temperatures and sanitizer levels; report any issue to a supervisor immediately.
Team & Line Support
- Help with basic prep and putting away deliveries when dish volume allows.
- Step in wherever the team needs a hand to keep service moving.
Opening & Closing
- Complete opening and closing dish and sanitation checklists fully.
- Break down, clean, and properly shut down the dish machine and area at close.
Qualifications
- No prior experience required — we’ll train the right person.
- Strong work ethic and a real sense of urgency.
- Reliable and punctual — shows up ready to work.
- Works well as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Willing to learn and follow food-safety and sanitation standards.
- Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Able to stand for extended periods; bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs; and work in a hot, wet environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Success in This Role Means
- The line, bar, and FOH never run short on clean dishware, glassware, or smallwares.
- The dish pit and BOH stay clean, organized, and safe — every shift.
- Sanitation and food-safety standards are met every shift, and health inspections stay clean.
- The team can count on you to show up, keep pace, and jump in where needed.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay (based onexperience).
- Discounted employee meals.
- Opportunity to grow your skills and move up the culinary Craft Track.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cream City Concepts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment remains at-will. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.
Continue Your Hospitality Career with Us
We are always looking for the brightest personalities to join our teams!
We value each person's point of view and we want all of our employees to have a voice in our operations.
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 / hour
Benefits:
Job Type: fulltime, parttime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
