Restaurant Cleaner

Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

Job Title: Restaurant Cleaner (Part-Time) Location: Kinjo Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY Hours: 30 hours per week (6 days / 5 hours per day) Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

About Kinjo: Kinjo is a small, intimate omakase restaurant in Dumbo, Brooklyn. We pride ourselves on providing a refined dining experience in a clean and welcoming environment.

Position Overview: We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Restaurant Cleaner to maintain our dining areas, bathrooms, kitchen floors, and bar each morning before service. This role ensures our restaurant is spotless, organized, and fully stocked for guests and staff.

Responsibilities Include:

• General cleaning of bathrooms, dining areas, entryway, and bar

• Sweeping, mopping, dusting, and surface sanitizing

• Trash removal and restocking supplies

• Cleaning kitchen floors and shared prep areas

• Weekly deep-cleaning tasks (windows, ice machines, outdoor bins)

• Final walkthrough and logging tasks before leaving

Requirements:

• Prior cleaning/janitorial experience preferred but not required

• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable with physical work (standing, bending, lifting)

• Ability to work independently and follow a checklist

Schedule:

• 8:00 AM 1:00 PM (no unpaid breaks)

• 6 days per week (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Compensation:

• Hourly rate based on experience

• Part-time role, 30 hours per week

How to Apply: Please apply through Culinary Agents with your resume and a brief note on why youd like to join Kinjo.

Kinjo is an equal opportunity employer.
At Kinjo, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.
While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Required Skills

Experience in a Fine Dining or High Volume Restaurant

Strong Work Ethic

Ambitious and Willing to Learn and Grow

Time Management Skills

Knowledge of Proper Detergent and Measurements for Dishwashing

Attention to Cleanliness

Ability to Operate and Maintain Kitchen Equipment

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail and Cleanliness

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work as Part of a Team

Team Player Mentality

Good Communication Skills

Adaptability to Different Cleaning Tasks

Ability to Follow Food Safety Procedures

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to Handle Emergency Cleanups

Commitment to Maintaining a Safe Environment

Ability to prioritize tasks

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Dependability

Flexibility in scheduling

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