Porter

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, detail-oriented, and hospitality-driven Porter to join the Moss New York team with Compass Group. Porters play a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of the restaurant, ensuring that both front-of-house and back-of-house areas consistently meet the highest standards. This role is essential to creating a polished and welcoming environment by keeping dining spaces, service stations, kitchens, storage areas, and common areas clean, stocked, and well-maintained throughout service. The Porter helps support the entire restaurant team by ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient workplace that allows exceptional guest experiences to happen seamlessly. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, and understands that excellence behind the scenes is fundamental to delivering a world-class dining experience.

COMPENSATION:

The hourly wage for this position is $20.00/hour

CLASSIFICATION:

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you are eligible for overtime pay at one and a half times your regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a single workweek.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (including but not limited to)

• Receive, label, date, and properly store all deliveries in designated storage areas, ensuring organization and compliance with food safety standards.
• Remove trash, recycling, and cardboard throughout the day to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment in accordance with health and sanitation guidelines.
• Conduct regular checks of kitchen and service areas to replenish operational needs and transport dirty or clean cookware, plateware, and equipment as required.
• Communicate and coordinate daily responsibilities with fellow Porters, Chefs, and management to support smooth restaurant operations.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned work areas, service stations, storage spaces, and common areas throughout each shift.
• Clean and sanitize floors, shelves, walls, counters, waste disposal areas, storage rooms, and other restaurant facilities to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Support the overall success of the operation by performing additional duties and special cleaning projects as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year experience in restaurants.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 30+ pounds.
• Flexible availability for AM and PM shifts, including weekends.
• Strong teamwork, professionalism, and a hospitality-first mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and composure.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Complimentary meals provided daily
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discounts at company restaurants

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.