Polisher

COQODAQNew York, NY
$17 - $19Onsite

About The Position

A new concept from Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, unveiling its highly anticipated opening: COQODAQ, our new fried chicken concept, which is just two blocks from our COTE NYC location. Gracious Hospitality Management is first and foremost an outstanding hospitality company that conceptualizes Michelin-starred and James Beard nominated restaurants. We focus on both passion and profitability. We are professionals committed to ensuring exceptional hospitality and service to our customers. GHM has been honored with receiving a Michelin star eight years in a row for its restaurants Piora, Cote Korean Steakhouse & COTE Miami. We follow a simple mantra: 🐓 + 🌾 + 🥬 + 🍗 = 😋. Polishers are dynamic hospitality and maintenance professionals responsible for ensuring that each piece of glassware, flatware, and plate ware is inspected for flaws and polished to a shine before re-entering service into the hands of our customers in perfect condition. Polishers work with all members of the Back of House and Front of House Service team to ensure a smooth continuation of service.

Requirements

  • Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English.
  • Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
  • Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
  • Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Ability to under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
  • Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required).
  • Good oral communication skills.
  • Ability to execute recipes and service in adherence with company policy.

Nice To Haves

  • Options for Spanish speaking employees?

Responsibilities

  • Receives all clean glassware, flatware, plate ware, and other service equipment from the Porters in the dish pit and inspects for flaws before polishing.
  • Removes cracked or defective items from service and informs management.
  • Polishes all clean glassware, flatware, plate ware, and other service equipment to a perfect shine.
  • Ensures no watermarks, stains, lint, or other debris remain on product. Regularly polishes and maintains kitchen pots and pans using metal polish.
  • Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the dish pit area at all times. Daily cleaning of ice machines, coffee station, water station, and refrigerators.
  • Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of dish pit area. Maintains all tools of the position including specialty glass polishing cloths.
  • Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work.
  • Responsible for training new employees as assigned.
  • Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.

Benefits

  • Structured, generous compensation for all positions
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Paid Time Off
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