Welcome to jaja (jajacleveland.com) - Cleveland’s most exciting new restaurant, located across from the West Side Market. Jaja is unlike any steakhouse you’ve ever seen - sophisticated, yet free-spirited, the design features rich interiors and lush greenery all beneath our signature retractable glass room. The food features a globally-inspired take on the classic steakhouse with shared plates, Argentine-style wood-fired meats and seafood and memorable desserts, all alongside a unique beverage program featuring wines from South America and contemporary takes on classic cocktails.

Operated by Harbor Bay Hospitality, jaja is located in INTRO – Cleveland’s exciting new mixed-use project, which features nearly 300 new apartments, an acre of green space, and a lavish top-floor event venue directly across the street from the historic West Side Market.

Opened in early Fall ‘22, jaja features a cozy dining room and an ample 2nd story patio with a perfect view of the West Side Market Clocktower. Dinner service will take place from Tuesday-Sunday, with a Saturday and Sunday brunch service and late night festivities on weekend evenings. jaja will be the premier reservation in Cleveland.

We’re building a top-of-the-line team that we want to respect and grow with from day one. We’re looking for industry rockstars who shine at the following:

• Attentive service
• Kindness
• Competency in the workplace
• Attention to detail
• Thinking on their feet

By joining our team, here’s what you can expect from us:

• Extensive growth opportunities
• A respectful and exciting workplace
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Being surrounded and inspired by the best in the business

Our goal? That this will be the best place you’ve ever worked in the industry.

The Dishwasher supports the culinary staff by washing dishes and keeping the kitchen area clean during service and at the end of each shift. This role maintains a clean kitchen, washes, dries and sorts dishes and keeps the dish area free of clutter and organized. This role sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks. At the request of the culinary staff, this role may also assist in some food prep work. The Dishwasher will maintain high standards for cleanliness and organization of dishes throughout the operation.

Essential Functions

• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
• Wash and sort soiled dishes according to HBH policies and procedures.
• Set up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
• Maintain clean and dry floors throughout the shift.
• Properly wash, stack and store plates, glassware, silverware, cookware and storage containers.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards according to HBH policy and safety regulations.
• Assist with food prep work as requested by culinary team.
• Communicate clearly with managers and culinary staff.
• Work closely with all team members to ensure smooth operation.
• Adhere to quality standards for kitchen.
• Notify sous chef of any equipment malfunctions brought to your attention.
• Ensure BOH works areas clean and organized at all times.
• Contribute to a positive work environment to consistently achieve standards and provide exceptional guest service.
• Comply with all policies regarding attendance, performance productivity and teamwork.
• Removal of trash, maintains trash shoots clean of debris and monitor trash compactor activity.
• Promote safe operation of all equipment and safe food handling.
• Ensure work areas are clean and organized at all times.
• Ensure safety-related matters are addressed in a timely fashion and escalate to leadership, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Previous experience as a dishwasher in a full-service restaurant environment, preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including fluency in English both oral and written.
• Maintains composure under pressure, remains calm and courteous in difficult situations.
• Willingness to learn and accommodate industry changes and company directives.
• Required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as business demands; ability to work flexible hours as required.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a restaurant/event environment. This role requires frequent standing and walking during entire shift. Work environment is fast-paced and team member must be able to manage multiple priorities throughout a shift. Exposure to cold and heat may occur on regular basis throughout a shift (entering refrigeration equipment, multiple industrial/food service and exposure to cooking appliances).

Harbor Bay, the team behind INTRO – Cleveland’s most exciting new mixed-use project, which features nearly 300 new apartments, an acre of green space, and a lavish top-floor event venue directly across the street from the historic West Side Market – is excited to announce a brand-new hospitality operation.
Our roots are in Cleveland, but our aspirations are driven by our cosmopolitan experiences across the globe. Harbor Bay Hospitality will launch four independent concepts that aim to raise the bar and set new expectations in Cleveland’s hospitality scene.
Starting this adventure during a global pandemic has been no easy feat, but the opportunity exists here in town to innovate and improve experiences for both guests and team members. With a focus on dynamic, design-forward restaurants, and extreme attention to detail in food, beverage and service, every part of stepping into a HBH space will be memorable.
What are the four spaces? A trendy all-day café with a serious coffee program, a camping-inspired live fire sports bar, an upscale shared-plates lounge with a retractable roof, and a dramatic top floor event space with panoramic views.
All establishments are currently in search of talented, motivated team members to help grow the HBH family from the ground up. We will offer competitive pay rates, a slate of benefits for full-time employees, and a rewarding and enriching work environment that will be fast-paced and high volume.
Our plans can be summed up with three simple promises:
Really Good Stuff. Served Humbly. In Great Rooms.

Pay: $15 / hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Job types: Full-time, Part-time

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site