Job Description

Chai Pani is coming to one of D.C.’s most vibrant neighborhoods - Union Market - and we’re building a passionate team to bring it to life!

In India, chai pani is slang for “going out for a cup of tea, a snack, or a little something.” For us, it means vibrant, joyful, delicious Indian street food paired with heartfelt hospitality — a place where people connect, celebrate, and feel taken care of.

We’ve been recognized with seven James Beard nominations, and in 2022, Chai Pani Asheville won Outstanding Restaurant. We've been featured in The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and even landed on Oprah’s Favorite Things. But accolades don’t matter if the experience we offer doesn’t feel warm, genuine, and grounded. That’s where you come in.

We’re hiring Dishwashers to help us build something truly special in D.C.

Position Summary: As a Dishwasher, you keep the whole restaurant running and are the backbone of our industry. You’ll play a critical role in food safety, service speed, and team morale. This is one of the most respected and vital positions in our restaurant. We recognize and honor that every guest eats out of your hands.

What we this role offers:

• A dish station that is part of our kitchen - No separate, alienated “Dish Pits” here.
• The chance to work with a James Beard Award–winning restaurant group and Chef
• Flexibility, camaraderie, and a culture where your voice matters
• Growth, mentorship, and a community that values excellence and care
• A kitchen where your contributions are recognized and respected

What you offer:

• A growth mindset, and a commitment to upholding a culture of excellence, love and care
• A team-first attitude and a drive to go above and beyond for guests and coworkers alike
• High standards for cleanliness and an eye for details
• A willingness to accept and offer support and help to a team
• Hard work that keeps our standards high and our environment clean, calm, and connected

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, dependent care FSA, and supplemental life insurance (full-time team members)
• Company paid life insurance (full and part-time team members)
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid sick days
• Free shift meals
• Employee discount on merch, Spicewalla products, and all of our other restaurant locations in Asheville, Charlotte & Atlanta
• Cash advance program
• Opportunity to apply to annual staff trip to India after 1 year of employment 

Giving back is at the heart of Chai Pani's mission. We make a difference when and where we can - from our partnership with an educational non-profit in Mumbai; to feeding the homeless with dignity in our communities; and within our own walls, offering competitive pay, schedules, and benefits that support work-life harmony. We hope you’ll join our team and be a difference-maker too.

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