Dishwasher | Seasonal Part Time | Mobile Convention Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning, washing, sanitizing, and properly storing dishes, glassware, utensils, cooking equipment, and other kitchen supplies to support efficient food service operations at the Mobile Convention Center. This position ensures kitchen and dishwashing areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with established health, sanitation, and safety standards. This is a seasonal, part-time position supporting Mardi Gras operations. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume, event-driven environment while maintaining Oak View Group's standards for cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00.

This is a seasonal role from December 21, 2026, and will end February 19, 2027.

This position will remain open until February 12, 2027.

Oak View Group manages three premier entertainment and event venues in Mobile, Alabama: Regions Arena, the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center, and the Saenger Theatre. Together, these venues support a diverse range of concerts, sporting events, conventions, meetings, community gatherings, and live entertainment throughout the region.  

Regions Arena is a state-of-the-art, 10,000-seat entertainment venue currently under construction in downtown Mobile, with a planned opening in early 2027. Designed to become a premier destination for live entertainment and community events along the Gulf Coast, the arena will host professional hockey, concerts, family shows, regional and national sporting events, community gatherings, and events surrounding Mobile’s annual Mardi Gras celebrations. The venue will feature luxury suites, club spaces, loge boxes, and more than 27,000 square feet of flexible multi-purpose and pre-function space.  

The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center is a 317,000-square-foot waterfront facility offering exceptional accommodations for conventions, meetings, trade shows, banquets, and special events. The facility includes a 100,000-square-foot exhibit hall, flexible meeting and event spaces, outdoor terraces, and views of the Mobile River.  

The Saenger Theatre is a historic 1,900-seat performing arts venue welcoming more than 70,000 guests annually. Home to the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, the Saenger hosts concerts, comedy, performing arts, and nationally recognized artists and productions.  

Across all three venues, our teams work in dynamic, event-driven environments focused on exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, and creating memorable events for the Mobile community and visitors to the Gulf Coast.  

• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, and other kitchen equipment. 
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with established procedures. 
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work areas, dish rooms, and designated storage areas. 
• Remove trash, recyclables, and waste materials from kitchen and food service areas. 
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, floors, walls, mats, and food preparation surfaces as assigned. 
• Follow applicable food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations. 
• Organize, stock, and properly store clean dishes, utensils, and kitchen supplies in designated areas. 
• Support kitchen and food service staff by maintaining an adequate supply of clean dishware during high-volume events. 
• Monitor dishwashing chemicals and cleaning supplies and promptly notify supervisors when replenishment is needed. 
• Follow workplace safety procedures, including the proper handling of cleaning chemicals and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• Assist with receiving, transporting, storing, and organizing deliveries and kitchen supplies as directed. 
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas throughout assigned shifts. 
• Assist with opening, closing, and event-related cleaning responsibilities. 
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding equipment concerns, supply needs, and operational issues. 
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance in accordance with company policies. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support kitchen and event operations. 

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. 
• Previous experience in dishwashing, janitorial services, commercial kitchens, restaurants, hospitality, or food service is preferred; entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. 
• Experience working in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, catering operation, stadium, arena, convention center, or similar hospitality environment is preferred. 
• Familiarity with commercial dishwashing equipment and cleaning chemicals is preferred. 
• Basic knowledge of food safety, cleaning, and sanitation procedures is preferred. 
• Possess or willingness to obtain and maintain applicable food handling certifications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, event-driven environment. 
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, safety procedures, and sanitation requirements. 
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize assigned responsibilities. 
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout assigned shifts. 
• Ability to follow established procedures for operating equipment and handling cleaning chemicals. 
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. 
• Dependability, flexibility, and willingness to assist with changing operational needs. 
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout assigned shifts. 
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements. 
• Ability to lift and move heavy ki