Porter

USHG; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Dining discount

Job summary

Union Square Hospitality Group is hiring a Porter at Daily Provisions in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC. You will help keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, support the kitchen team with ware washing, and uphold high sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, urgency, and care for guests and food safety, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen support position within a similar environment.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• English fluency; additional languages preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality.
• Display cooperation, sense of urgency, house pride, and care for guests and food safety through ware washing and facility maintenance duties.
• Work with the kitchen team to keep cookware and storage containers in good shape and returned to storage areas properly.
• Learn and retain standard operating procedures for all sanitation duties while following a cleaning schedule.
• Partner with kitchen team to promote teamwork and efficient station turnover and end-of-shift breakdown.

Skills

Porter experience

English fluency

Job description

Daily Provisions | Dupont Circle
Washington, DC 20009, USA

Description

Born in 2017 from the kitchen of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe in New York City, Daily Provisions is a growing collection of all-day neighborhood cafes with restaurant roots. Daily Provisions offers a familiar, yet elevated, menu of classic dishes, including its signature crullers, all-day breakfast sandwiches with a runny yolk, and freshly brewed coffee and teas. Throughout the afternoon and evening, the restaurant serves chef-driven salads, made-to-order sandwiches, seasonal sides, and comforting dinner dishes like its famous Roast Chicken. A beloved neighborhood institution among New Yorkers, Daily Provisions has expanded to multiple locations total across New York, Jersey City, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

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

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
• 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: Hourly rate of $18/hour
• 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.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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