- Location
- 601 Newport Center Drive (View map)Newport Beach, CA 92660USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
About Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is an established U.S. luxury department store renowned for a curated assortment of high-end fashion, accessories and lifestyle products and for creating exceptional customer experiences. The brand is positioned within the Saks Global portfolio and is recognized for elevated in-store activations, exclusive events and a service-led retail philosophy.
The Restaurant Dishwasher maintains clean, organized dish, trash, and floor areas; operates and cares for dishwashing equipment; supports kitchen preparation and cleaning; and upholds health and sanitation standards. The role requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability based on business needs. Salary range is $19.61–$24.51, with starting pay determined by location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of dish, trash, and floor areas to high health and kitchen standards.
- Maintain the dish machine by ensuring chemicals are stocked, operating the machine correctly, reporting malfunctions to the Restaurant Manager or Executive Chef, and keeping chemical testers on hand.
- Use all sanitizing materials required for cleaning.
- Check trash periodically and remove it when full.
- Organize the dish area and solutions for pots, pans, sinks, and silverware.
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, flatware, and glassware at an appropriate pace, taking care with breakable items.
- Keep floors free of spills, grease, and general trash.
- Assist with food preparation and additional kitchen cleaning as needed.
- Maintain professional relationships with line cooks, coworkers, the chef, and front-of-house staff.
- Follow health and sanitation standards set by Neiman Marcus, the local Health Department, and third-party sanitation auditors.
Qualifications
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Motivated and results-driven.
- A “win together” mentality.
- Ability to stand, bend, climb stairs, and lift and carry 35 pounds.
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in Newport Beach, California, USA, within easy reach of Los Angeles.
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Benefits
For eligible full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; additional voluntary benefits, including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; and an employee discount. Career advancement opportunities are available across retail, distribution, digital, and corporate functions.
Culture
Neiman Marcus emphasizes an elevated, customer-centric retail culture where meticulous service and attention to detail define the in-store experience. The retailer promotes a collaborative environment with clear pathways for career progression across retail, distribution, digital and corporate functions.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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