Dishwasher/Porter
About The Position
Gramercy Tavern has welcomed guests with contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service since its founding by Danny Meyer in 1994. Chef Michael Anthony’s fiercely seasonal menu consists of elegant dishes with a rustic influence that showcases the restaurant’s relationships with local farms and purveyors. The restaurant can be enjoyed through two distinct dining experiences: the Tavern and the Dining Room. The Tavern serves an à la carte menu in a casual, walk-in setting. The Dining Room offers fixed-price and tasting menus. Porters are responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and restaurant by washing pots and pans, keeping the kitchen and dining room areas clean, and ensuring adherence to proper sanitation standards. Porters are required to handle multiple daily responsibilities, display an ability and willingness to learn and take direction, and work in a team environment.
Requirements
- Experience in a kitchen support position within a similar environment
- Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
- English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
- Display cooperation, sense of urgency, house pride, and an unwavering care for our guests and food safety through high integrity performance of ware washing and facility maintenance duties
- Work with the kitchen team to keep all cookware and storage containers in good shape and returned to storage areas properly
- Learn and retain standard operating procedures for all sanitation duties while consistently following a timeline and cleaning project schedule
- Partner with kitchen team to promote teamwork and efficient excellence in station turnover and end of shift breakdown
Benefits
- Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $17 - $19/hour
- Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
- Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
- Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
- Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services
- Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
- Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones
- Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
- Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
