Porter

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discounts

Wine discounts

401k with company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Early pay access

Wellness and mental health support

Wine education

Career growth plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking a Porter to keep dining spaces spotless and welcoming. You will follow opening/closing checklists, maintain sanitation, and assist with stock and setup to ensure a smooth service.

Candidates should be at least 18, with a passion for hospitality, strong teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Weekend availability and clear English communication are required.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Passion for hospitality and creating a welcoming environment.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast paced setting.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended shifts.
• Team spirit and clear communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Keep dining areas, restrooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow sanitation procedures and maintain stocked and polished silverware and glassware.
• Communicate with team members and managers to support smooth operations.
• Help keep the bar and beverage stations fully stocked and ready for service.
• Greet guests with warmth and always help create a positive first impression.
• Support the whole restaurant team with pride in your work and attention to the details that make a difference.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Multitasking

Team spirit

Weekend availability

English communication

Lift up to 40 pounds

Job description

At Cooper’s Hawk, our Porters keep the restaurant shining. You will be key to creating a clean and welcoming space where our team and guests can enjoy every moment. Your attention to detail and pride in a spotless environment are essential to delivering Uncompromising Hospitality.

What You Will Get

• 50 percent Dining and Carryout Discount
• 40 percent Retail Wine Discount
• 20 percent Discount on Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Wine Tastings for Two
• Medical Dental Vision and Telehealth
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedules
• Early Pay Access
• Wellness and Mental Health Support
• Wine and Culinary Education
• Career Growth Flight Plan
• Team Member Rewards Milestone Recognition and Referral Bonuses

How You Will Succeed

Show Up Ready: Come Prepared, stay sharp, and start strong.

• Start each shift prepared and focused on cleanliness and organization
• Follow daily opening and closing checklists

Own What You See: Take Responsibility, jump in, and do what needs to be done.

• Keep dining areas, restrooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and safe
• Follow sanitation procedures and maintain stocked and polished silverware and glassware

Stay in Sync: Communicate often, move with your team, and keep service flowing.

• Communicate with team members and managers to support smooth operations
• Help keep the bar and beverage stations fully stocked and ready for service

Make It Personal: Be genuine, listen well, and tailor each experience.

• Greet guests with warmth and always help create a positive first impression

Add a Touch: Go beyond the expected to create memorable moments.

• Support the whole restaurant team with pride in your work and attention to the details that make a difference

What You Will Bring

• At least 18 years of age
• Passion for hospitality and creating a welcoming environment
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast paced setting
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended shifts
• Team spirit and clear communication skills
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English

Cooper’s Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper’s Hawk.

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk, we’re bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we’re creating a lifestyle brand like no other.