Dishwasher

Step Up to the Plate as Our Dishwasher / Busser!

Location: The Darien Pizzeria- Darien, IL

Department: Front of House / Back of House 

Pay: $12.96/hr + Tips = $17.05/hr +

At Home Run Inn, we believe pizza should do more than fill you up—it should lift you up.

For nearly 100 years, we've been bringing people together over authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. Behind every great pizza is an incredible team, and behind every incredible teammate is a dining experience that makes them feel welcomed from the moment they walk through our doors.

That's where you come in.

If you're someone who enjoys staying busy, takes pride in keeping things clean and organized, works well as part of a team, and isn't afraid to jump in wherever you're needed, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As our Dishwasher / Busser, you'll play an important role in keeping Home Run Inn running smoothly. You'll help maintain a clean, organized restaurant, keep dishes and equipment moving, and support our servers and kitchen team throughout the shift.

You'll work both behind the scenes and throughout the restaurant to help make sure our guests have a clean, comfortable, and welcoming experience.

No two shifts look exactly the same, and that's part of the fun.

You'll Spend Your Time

Keeping the dining room guest-ready

• Promptly clear tables after guests finish dining
• Wipe down and reset tables with proper place settings
• Help ensure guests are seated at clean, properly set tables quickly
• Refill water glasses and assist servers with food and beverage delivery when needed
• Assist with bringing out food or carrying trays during busy times
• Stock service stations with napkins, utensils, glassware, and other supplies
• Sweep and maintain cleanliness in guest areas
• Remove trash and keep bussing stations neat and organized
• Thank guests as they are leaving and assist with guest requests

Keeping dishes and equipment moving

• Load, run, and unload the dish machine
• Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately
• Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure a sanitary wash cycle
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for the dining room and kitchen
• Keep the dish room and storage areas clean and organized
• Bag and haul dish-room trash to the dumpster at designated times
• Assist with cleaning cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, fryers, coolers, and other equipment

Keeping the restaurant clean and organized

• Clean food preparation and production areas as required
• Sweep, mop, and clean walls and other areas as needed
• Maintain a safe and clean environment throughout the restaurant
• Understand and safely use cleaning and sanitation chemicals
• Assist with opening and closing duties as assigned
• Follow all workplace health and safety requirements

Supporting the team

• Communicate effectively with servers, hosts, kitchen teammates, and management
• Help maintain an efficient service flow during busy periods
• Maintain a positive attitude and assist in all areas of the restaurant when needed
• Jump in wherever the team needs support
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The original job descriptions identify both table-service support and dish-room responsibilities, including bussing, restocking, dishwashing, equipment cleaning, and maintaining clean guest and production areas.

You're a Great Fit If You...

• Enjoy staying active and busy throughout your shift
• Are a positive, dependable team player
• Take pride in keeping things clean and organized
• Have a strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Are willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• Can stay focused in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy being part of a team that works together to take care of guests
• Have a positive attitude and are willing to learn

What You'll Bring

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Ability to lift, reach, bend, and stoop throughout the shift
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to approximately 5 hours
• Ability to work in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for extended periods
• Working knowledge of the predominant language of our guests
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food Handler certification required within 30 days of hire
• Safety shoes required within 30 days of hire
• Ability to safely handle cleaning and sanitation chemicals
• A willingness to assist in all areas of the restaurant

These qualifications are drawn from the existing Busser and Dishwasher descriptions, including the physical requirements, flexible scheduling, Food Handler certification, safety shoes, and ability to work in a hot, wet, humid, and sometimes loud environment.

Why Home Run Inn?

We're more than a pizza company—we're neighbors serving neighbors.

For four generations, we've built our business around people. We care deeply about our teammates because we know they're the reason families continue making Home Run Inn part of their traditions.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• A family-owned company with nearly 100 years of Chicago history
• Leaders who genuinely care about your growth
• Opportunities to make a real impact on the teammate experience
• A culture built around connection, support, and continuous improvement
• Best & Brightest and Most Loved Workplace distinct recognition
• Plenty of reasons to celebrate the little wins along the way
• Time to recharge with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Personal Time and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options + supplementary insurances*
• Take care of your growing family with Paid Parental Leave*
• Build your future with our company 401k retirement savings plan, including company matching opportunities
• Enjoy free household access to 24/7 on demand virtual healthcare
• Save on everyday life with discounts on safety shoes, travel, entertainment and more
• Access to all the pizza your heart desires! (Well, almost)

Our Values

Family – We show up for one another and succeed together.

Pride – We set high standards because our teammates and guests deserve our best.

Grit – We keep learning, improving, and finding better ways to do things.

Courage – We own our mistakes, speak honestly, and grow from every experience.

Purpose – To give people home runs in their day.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can stay active, work with a great team, and make a difference in the restaurant every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us give people more Home Runs in their day—one clean table, dish, and guest experience at a time.

Home Run Inn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.