FOH - Porter

SA Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated kitchen steward/dishwasher to support our New York operations. You will retrieve, polish and stock silverware, china, and glassware, while maintaining clean kitchen areas and proper sanitation throughout service hours.

The role requires teamwork, basic food handling and the ability to communicate in English. Candidates should be able to lift up to 20 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve clean silverware, china and glassware from washing areas and polish.
• Polish all silverware, china and glassware for service.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Store delivered items into designated areas assigned by management.
• Sweep and scrub floors in the kitchen area of responsibility.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Time management

Lifting up to 20 lbs

Job description

SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.

Position Purpose:

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Retrieve clean silverware, china and glassware from washing areas and polish
• Polish all silverware, china and glassware for service
• Use designated polishing cloth for polishing - different cloth is required for particular glassware and silverware
• Prioritize and deliver polished silverware, china and glassware based on immediate needs of the dining room and bar
• Inspect silverware, china and glassware for possible chips, discoloration and mark defects to make sure they are not used in dining room
• Notify Chef or General Manager if there is a shortage of silverware, china or glassware
• Clean garbage cans with water or steam
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas
• Prepare fresh squeezed juices for service
• Assist staff with any aspect of service steps to satisfy the guests such as food delivery
• Clean garbage cans with water or steam
• Store delivered items into designated areas assigned by management
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas
• Sweep and scrub floors in the kitchen in the area of work only
• Conduct frequent cleaning and sanitation of all high-risk areas in the bathrooms and frequently touched surfaces like door knobs
• Maintain sanitation log that documents the date, times and scope of each cleaning/disinfection.
• Use brooms, mops, squeegees, cleaning brushes, various cleaners and sanitizers, etc. to accomplish various cleaning tasks and understand the proper use and care of such equipment and supplies.
• Clean and maintain assigned restroom facilities before, during, and after operational hours, including restocking toilet paper, mopping floors, swiping sinks, cleaning mirrors, and toilet seats.
• Always wear the appropriate protective equipment
• Complete new cleaning and sanitation procedures as introduced by health agencies and directed by management

Minimal Essential Requirements

• The ability to work as part of a team, work quickly and follow directions
• Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed
• Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace. Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production
• Active listening, speaking, reading, learning and comprehension skills
• Discipline to follow set standards
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs

ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.