Pot Washer - Hilton Chicago at Hilton

Hilton Chicago is looking for their next Pot Washer!

Set along iconic Michigan Avenue, Hilton Chicago places guests steps from Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and Museum Campus with easy access to Soldier Field events, Chicago’s renowned festivals, and the vibrant dining, nightlife, and cultural scene of the nearby Pilsen neighborhood.

Pay Rate: The hourly rate upon hire is $26.50.

Shift pattern: Person must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes AM, PM, weekends and holidays. Shifts can start as early as 7am and evening shifts extend to 11:30pm.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Pot Washer , you’re not just keeping our kitchen and dining areas sparkling clean – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Keep serviceware spotless: Clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils, scrub pots and pans, and burnish silver
• Monitor stock levels: Ensure supplies and equipment are always well stocked and organized for seamless service
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness: Perform essential cleaning tasks, including mopping and trash removal
• Support events delivery: Prepare and set up clean serviceware for banquets and functions
• Train and mentor team members: Share your expertise with new stewards to help strengthen team performance
• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

The Benefits

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all team members so they can thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Complimentary meals in the Team Member Restaurant

• Complimentary access to the Hotel Athletic Club

• Medical insurance coverage – for you and your family – subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement rules

• Paid Vacation and Sick or Personal Days, based on Collective Bargaining Agreement rules

• Go Hilton Hotel Discount program: 100 nights of discounted hotel stays

• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

• Continuing Education opportunities

• Career growth and development

• Recognition and rewards programs

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.