Porter

Kith Women's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kith Women's Cafe in New York is seeking a Porter to support Front of House and Back of House operations. The role emphasizes cleanliness, efficiency, and adherence to food safety standards, assisting management in daily tasks to maintain a high standard for guest and staff areas.

The position requires open and flexible availability, including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays, with a valid Food Handlers License or ServSafe certificate.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Porter/Dishwasher experience.
• 6 months+ custodial/cleaning experience preferred.
• 6 months+ in Food & Beverage industry preferred.
• Valid Food Handlers License or ServSafe Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of back-of-house and front-of-house areas.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors in all areas.
• Operate and maintain the dishwash area per food safety standards.
• Follow sanitation and safety standards; replace sanitizer buckets as needed.
• Wash and disinfect appliances, surfaces, and storage areas.
• Receive, organize, and rotate deliveries; manage dry storage and walk-ins.

Skills

Punctual

Team-player

Hard-working

Reliable

Lift 30lbs

Stand long periods

Education

Food Handlers License

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Location: Kith Women's Cafe

Status: Full Time

Compensation: $19.00-$21.00/hr

Position Summary: The Porter is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team, supporting both Front of House and Back of House operations to maintain a clean, organized, hygienic, and safe environment. The Porter works closely with the Management team to complete assigned and pending tasks efficiently, while ensuring all guest and staff areas consistently meet company standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness of back-of-house and front-of-house areas
• Clean, sweep, and mop both back-of-house and front-of-house floors
• Operate and maintain the dishwash area in a clean and organized manner by following food safety standards
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards, including changing all sanitizer buckets as required and cleaning/rinsing equipment throughout the shift.
• Wash and disinfect appliances, display cases, work surfaces, floors, and walls.
• Receive, organize, and FIFO deliveries; maintain orderly dry storage, walk-in cooler, and freezer areas
• Report shortages, damages, or delivery issues promptly to the manager on duty (MOD)
• Collect and dispose of all trash in a clean and timely manner.
• Monitor the restroom for cleanliness and replenishment of cleaning supplies
• Assist in maintaining full stock of ingredients, paper goods and other operational supplies in all areas of the business
• Perform all duties with a strong sense of urgency, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Follow all instructions from the MOD and adhere to company policies, procedures, food safety standards, and cleanliness requirements.

Special Projects/Tasks:

• On rare occasions travel to support other F&B locations as required by the business need.

REQUIREMENTS

Availability:

• Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, and weekends as well as Holidays.
• Availability to consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business' needs require.

Licenses/Certificates:

• A valid and current Food Handlers License from the Department of Health or ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate.

Experience:

• 1+ years of experience as a Porter, Dishwasher
• 6 months+ in a custodial, cleaning is preferred but not required
• 6 months+ in the Food & Beverage industry is preferred but not required

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to lift and move up to 30lbs.
• Ability to perform standard tasks that are related to retail operations including but not limited to, bending, twisting, and climbing ladders/step stools.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

WHO YOU ARE

Professional Characteristics:

• Punctual
• Responsible and reliable
• Hard-working
• Team-player

Personal Characteristics:

• Diligent
• Self-starting

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.

Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg's childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle's at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering any work type other than full on-site, is fraudulent.