Polisher - The Aviary
The Alinea Group, United States

**Sign-on bonus will be paid after 90 days of employment. Restrictions may apply**

The Alinea Group is looking for a full-time Polisher to join our team! The Polisher is a crucial part of the team to ensure high standards of sanitation and cleanliness for our guests. This is a full-time position, paid hourly, and candidates must be willing to work 40+ hours, 5 days a week.

The Aviary reinvents the cocktail lounge, crafting modernist cocktails that are visually striking, flavorfully complex, and ready to be paired with a delicious pre-fixe or a-la-carte dining experience by The Alinea Group. Venture beneath The Aviary and you will find yourself in The Office, a vintage-inspired speakeasy that holds a rare collection of spirits to be enjoyed in your favorite cocktail or on the rocks. The Aviary was named Outstanding Bar Program in the U.S. by the James Beard Foundation in 2013. It won the coveted Spirited Award for the World’s Best Cocktail Menu in 2014 and has three times been featured on Drinks International’s The World’s 50 Best Bar list.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Wash dishes, glasses, pots and pans by hand or via commercial dish/glass washer
• Quickly and safely polishing a wide variety of glassware
• The ability to go up and down stairs with glassware trays
• Dry and polish all serviceware, glassware and flatware
• Maintaining the restrooms in service (guest and staff)
• Breaking down stations at the end of service.
• Report any maintenance deficiencies to appropriate resource
• Sweep and mop floors, vacuum carpets
• Removal of garbage and waste to compactors or recycling bins
• Maintain general cleanliness of dining rooms, kitchens, restrooms and outside areas

Requirements:

• 1 or more year experience of dishwashing or comparable position
• Ability to operate dish machines, cleaning tools and other required equipment safely
• Ability to follow instructions, anticipate needs, and multitask
• Can work individually and within a team environment

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours
• Must be able to move, pull or lift at least 35 pounds
• Must be able to climb stairs multiple times per shift

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage at $19.00/hour
• Medical, vision, dental and life benefits available on the 1st month following full-time employment
  • 50% company contribution to single HMO during the first 2 years of full-time employment, 100% contribution available after 2 years
• Paid time off
• 401(K) with a company match of up to 4% of deferred earnings
• CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment
• Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant
• Referral Bonus Program available

The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

Must be eligible to legally work in the United States. We use E-Verify.

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