For most it’s a grind having to wash an assembly line of pots and pans first thing in the morning. For Sophia Velador, who helms the dish pit at the breakfast and lunch spot Alder & Sage in Long Beach ...

Restaurant dishwasher is often mistaken for an easy entry job, but it’s fast-paced hard work that is among a dining establishment’s most important roles. “Nobody talks about these unsung heroes,” says ...