Dishwasher | Part-Time | Marcus Performing Arts Center
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : Milwaukee, WI, 53202
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Dishwasher washes and sanitizes all tableware, serving materials, cooking equipment and small wares. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.
This role pays an hourly rate of $14.00-$16.00
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching
This position will remain open until December 26, 2025.
About the Venue
A fixture in Milwaukee for over 50 years, Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is home to four major resident companies: Black Arts MKE, First Stage, The Florentine Opera, and Milwaukee Ballet. MPAC is proud to be part of the Milwaukee Theater District as well as a dedicated War Memorial facility, honoring those who bravely served our country.
From our world-class performances to inspiring community events, we hope your experience at the Marcus Performing Arts Center leaves you feeling transported and transformed.
Responsibilities
- Ensures highest sanitation levels for all items previously used so that they may be used again in clean condition, free of any contamination risk.
- Utilizes and implements M.S.D.S. criteria, food and product safety, and Food and Beverage Policies and Procedures.
- Removes all trash and maintains loading and receiving areas in safe and clean condition.
- Stocks plates, glasses, pots, utensils and pans after cleaning.
- Cleans and sanitizes all food service areas and equipment.
Qualifications
- Experience working in a casual and/or fine dining atmosphere helpful.
- High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
- Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state or federal regulations.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Frequently asked questions
Milwaukee's hospitality sector offers moderate opportunities for part-time dishwasher positions, with venues like Marcus Performing Arts Center actively hiring. Local demand spikes during event seasons, but competition remains manageable due to steady venue operations and community support.
While a valid food handling certificate is generally required, Milwaukee employers often value compliance with Wisconsin state health regulations and may request alcohol service permits, especially when working in venues like Marcus Performing Arts Center that host diverse events.
Beyond standard sanitation duties, dishwashers at Marcus Performing Arts Center benefit from teamwork in a dynamic event-driven setting, requiring adaptability during high-attendance performances and a strong focus on maintaining pristine conditions in a historic Milwaukee venue.
Starting as a dishwasher here provides exposure to premium hospitality operations and networking within Milwaukee's arts community, potentially opening doors to advanced roles like kitchen support or event staffing, especially within Oak View Group’s extensive venue network.
Expect thorough cleaning and sanitizing of all dishware and kitchen tools, waste management, restocking supplies, and maintaining food service areas spotless—all crucial for supporting seamless live events in this busy Milwaukee cultural landmark.
Part-time dishwashers at Marcus Performing Arts Center receive access to a 401(k) savings plan with matching, reflecting Oak View Group’s commitment to employee financial wellness, a notable perk for part-time positions in Milwaukee’s live event industry.
While both venues emphasize sanitation, Dallas Convention Center dishwashers often face larger convention-scale events, requiring faster turnaround and higher volume handling compared to the more arts-focused, intimate setting at Marcus Performing Arts Center.
The Marcus Performing Arts Center role involves supporting live performance events, demanding flexibility for evening schedules and event-driven workflows, contrasting traditional restaurant dishwashing that typically follows consistent meal service hours.
Dishwashers at Marcus Performing Arts Center earn between $14.00 and $16.00 per hour, a competitive rate in Milwaukee’s part-time hospitality sector that reflects the venue’s status and Oak View Group’s employee value focus.