PORTER (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily shift meal

Uniforms provided

Career growth and advancement

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Moss New York in Midtown Manhattan is hiring a full-time Porter to join our culinary team. The role emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, free daily shift meals, uniforms, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career growth within Compass Group. This is a frontline position at a premier New York venue.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant restaurant experience required.
• Upscale or fine dining experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain front-of-house cleanliness and sanitation of tables, counters, floors, and beverage stations.
• Ensure tables are bussed, cleared and cleaned during peak service times.
• Transport dishes safely from front to kitchen using trays or carts.
• Washing dishes and maintaining sanitation; support smooth service flow.
• Receive heavy deliveries and move items to storage while observing safe lifting.
• Follow HACCP standards and assist with proper presentation and serving temperatures.
• Comply with company policies and safety procedures.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Fine dining experience

Work ethic

Attention to detail

Team mindset

Job description

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Now Hiring: Full-Time Porter | Midtown Manhattan

Join our culinary team atMoss New York and take the next step in your hospitality career. We are seeking passionate, motivated porters who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Location: Moss New York, 520 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10036.
Schedule: Full-time; flexible schedule with varying days and hours. Open availability preferred.

Fixed Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.

What We're Looking For:

• 1 Year of relevant restaurant experience required.
• Upscale or fine dining experience preferred
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team-first mindset

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Free daily shift meal
• Uniforms provided
• Convenient Midtown location near public transportation
• Comprehensive training and development
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Moss is a private members’ club offering a refined yet welcoming dining experience. Our approach to hospitality is thoughtful, detail-driven, and rooted in collaboration across culinary, beverage, and service teams.

Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Job Summary

Summary: Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the front of the house, including all tables, counters, floors, windows and beverage station.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures tables are bussed, cleared and cleaned and floors are cleared and swept during peak service times and are prepped prior to service.
• Follows safety procedures when transporting dishes and utensils from the front of the house to the kitchen area using trays, bus tubs or carts.
• Washes dishes, glasses and pots; cleans cooking stations and equipment to expedite a smooth flow of service while maintaining sanitation standards.
• Scrapes and rinses food from dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment. Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation.
• Keeps display equipment clean, free of debris and in compliance with all safety and sanitation standards during meal service.
• Helps receive heavy deliveries from dock and transports them to assigned storage areas while observing all safe lifting standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.