Porter | Full Time | Palm Springs Convention Center

Oak View Group•Palm Springs, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Porter is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the venue's cafés, bars, catering, concessions, and banquet operations by ensuring service areas remain clean, stocked, organized, and event-ready. This position transports supplies and equipment, replenishes inventory, assists with event setup and breakdown, and maintains the cleanliness of front-of-house and back-of-house food and beverage spaces. The Food & Beverage Porter plays an essential role in ensuring efficient operations and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in hospitality, food and beverage, warehouse, receiving, custodial, or operational support is preferred but not required.
Experience in a restaurant, performing arts center, private club, stadium, convention center, hotel, or similar hospitality environment is a plus.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational needs.
Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and inventory handling procedures.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and repetitive lifting.
Ability to work in refrigerated storage areas, kitchens, loading docks, and varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
Ability to safely operate carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other equipment.

Responsibilities

Stock cafés, bars, concessions, banquet service areas, and service stations with food, beverages, ice, paper products, condiments, glassware, and other operational supplies.
Transport food, beverages, linens, equipment, furniture, and supplies throughout the venue.
Deliver products from receiving and storage areas to food and beverage outlets.
Respond promptly to operational requests from restaurant, banquet, bar, and culinary teams.
Assist with opening and closing procedures for food and beverage outlets.
Assist with the setup and breakdown of banquet rooms, restaurants, bars, buffets, catering stations, and special event spaces.
Set up tables, chairs, portable bars, buffet equipment, signage, and service stations according to event requirements.
Restock bars and banquet service stations during events.
Support multiple food and beverage outlets during peak service periods and special events.
Maintain the cleanliness of food and beverage service areas, storage rooms, walk-in coolers, loading docks, and back-of-house spaces.
Sweep, mop, sanitize, and maintain floors, workstations, and service areas.
Remove trash, recycling, and compost throughout the shift and replace liners as needed.
Clean spills promptly to maintain a safe environment for guests and team members.
Ensure storage areas remain organized and free of safety hazards.
Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying incoming shipments.
Store products using proper food safety and FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.
Notify supervisors of inventory shortages, damaged products, or equipment issues.
Assist with inventory counts and stock replenishment as assigned.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, health department, and workplace safety regulations.
Safely operate carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe lifting procedures.
Report maintenance concerns, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards promptly.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.