Porter

Pine Hall; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

USHG Digital Wallet—next-day earnings

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and wellness programs

Dining discount across USHG family

Job summary

Pine Hall at Hudson's Detroit is looking for a Porter to help maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas. You will wash pots and pans, support sanitation duties, and work with the kitchen team to keep cookware in good condition.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to food safety, and a positive guest experience, with opportunities to grow within Union Square Hospitality Group’s Detroit outpost.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen support role in a similar setting.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work evening shifts.
• English fluency; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas and ensure food safety practices.
• Assist kitchen team in keeping cookware and storage in good condition and stored properly.
• Learn and follow sanitation SOPs and cleaning schedules.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for efficient station turnover and end-of-shift breakdown.
• Perform additional duties to support team objectives.

Skills

Kitchen support experience

Walk/stand long periods

Evening shifts

English fluency

Additional languages

Job description

Pine Hall | Hudson's Detroit 3000 Nick Gilbert Way Detroit, MI 48226, USA

Description

Located on the original Hudson’s site, Pine Hall pays homage to Detroit’s past—and the storied Pine Room—through vintage keepsakes and ice-cold cocktails featuring Michigan spirits. As the first Detroit outpost of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, founded in New York City in 1985, Pine Hall brings four decades of hospitality to the city, drawing on the spirit of beloved restaurants like Gramercy Tavern and Shake Shack.

We're proud to serve up classic cocktails made with spirits from close to home, cold beer, and tavern fare that feels familiar, but perhaps a bit better than you remembered.

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, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. 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
• 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
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones
• 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

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger.Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dotsto build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shakerwith an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter.The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumptionand err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it;always responsible for the impact of our wake

*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors

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