Full job description

Join the team at Ocean Restaurant in beautiful Kennebunkport as a Part-Time Dishwasher and play a key role behind the scenes of an exceptional dining experience. We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking team member who takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. In this role, you’ll support our culinary team by ensuring dishes, equipment, and workspaces are spotless and ready for service—helping everything run smoothly in a fast-paced, high-quality restaurant environment.

Responsibilities:

• Complete opening task lists to prepare for daily operations. Wash, dry, and put away any items remaining from the prior evening.
• Throughout shift, wash, dry, and put away items. This includes both hand washing in a three-bay sink and utilizing a commercial dishwasher. Items include plates, bowls, platters, flatware, glasses and cups, pots, pans, sheet trays, and culinary tools.
• Ensure kitchen is fully stocked with dry, sanitized plates, bowls, flatware, cups, etc.
• When able, assist with minor food prep or plating as directed.
• Properly handle all kitchen equipment as assigned. Clean equipment carefully and as directed.
• Responsible for removing all waste and recycling from kitchen area. Dispose in proper receptacles and keep exterior waste storage areas clean and tidy.
• Remove/store filled soiled linen bags.
• Organize and put away deliveries using food-safe practices (FIFO) and inspecting quality of product.
• Restock linens (hand towels, rags, aprons)
• Retain an organized and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors daily.
• Assist with assigned cleaning tasks such as deep cleaning refrigerators, stoves/ovens, dry storage areas, hood vents, ice machine, deliming dish machine, etc.
• Restock kegs and CO2 beverage syrups.
• Communicate any chemical ordering needs to manager if supply is running low.
• Communicate/log any breakage.
• Complete additional side work and deep cleaning tasks as assigned.

About Kennebunkport Resort Collection: The Kennebunkport Resort Collection is a portfolio of diverse, luxurious lodging and dining options offering stylish and unique hospitality in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Our growing hospitality group includes Hidden Pond//Earth at Hidden Pond, Tides Beach Club//Goose Rocks Beach House, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort//Ocean Restaurant, Kennebunkport Inn//The Burleigh Restaurant, Cottages at Cabot Cove, The Grand Hotel//Rosella, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant, Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club, and Lodge on the Cove//The Dory.

KRC is proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part Time- and Full-Time employees.

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
• Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
• Flexible and understanding work-life equality
• Family Matters Program of 3+ months paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Gold Card annual complimentary restaurant allowance for managers
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance to temporary employer housing
• Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Supportive, open workplace culture
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources