Porter
Description : The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in two distinct culinary experiences: a bold tasting or prix fixe menu in the dining room and an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room. An extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions.The Modern holds two Michelin stars, a Three Star review in the New York Times, four James Beard Awards, and the Grand Award from Wine Spectator.Who you are: 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.What you’ll do:
- 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.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success
What we need from you:
- Experience in a kitchen support position within a similar environment
- Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
- Ability to work evening shifts
- English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required
What you’ll get from us:At Union Square Hospitality Group, we believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Porter, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $17/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
- Hospitality perks: 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants
- 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
*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your experience and other job-related factorsThe responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.
Union Square Hospitality Group