Kitchen Porter

Maxime's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life_insur.

Generous Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Staff meals on shift

Job summary

Maxime’s, a private member’s club on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our culinary team. You will help maintain a pristine kitchen and support back-of-house operations, contributing to the club’s high standards.

We offer comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, a company 401k with match, commuter benefits, and exclusive staff perks. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic in a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining cleanliness and organization in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with prep and operational tasks as needed.

Skills

Kitchen porter experience

Dishwasher experience

Kitchen support role

Job description

Maxime’s is a private member’s club by entrepreneur Robin Birley, located on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York City.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our culinary team. This position plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and efficiency of our kitchen and back-of-house operations.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan — medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off — significant vacation days & personal days
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Work-Life & Wellness Platform
• Retail, Restaurant & Activities Discounts
• Freshly Prepared Staff Meal on each shift
• Uniform & Dry Cleaning Provided
• $2,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• And more exclusive perks!

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Dishwasher, or in a similar kitchen support role preferred.
• Experience within fine dining, luxury hospitality, hotel, or private club environments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Food Safety Certification preferred but not required.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within a world-class culinary team.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be working as part of an established team delivering exceptional experiences daily. With career progression opportunities, premium benefits, and unmatched exposure, this role is for committed and ambitious individuals who want to become a part of something truly unique in New York City’s private member’s club scene.

*This position requires regular standing, walking, and occasional lifting as part of normal restaurant operations. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, or any other legally protected status.