Porter/Receiver

City Winery New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City Winery New York is seeking a dedicated Receiver to manage the flow of goods into our warehouse, ensuring proper storage and accurate inventory. You’ll work at the loading dock, verify shipments against orders, and support the kitchen and events teams to keep operations running smoothly.

In this role, you’ll check dates and quality, separate damaged items, and maintain an organized storage system across walk-in, freezer, and dry storage.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience required.
• Forklift license or certification preferred.
• Organizational skills are essential.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries at the loading dock and verify items.
• Cross-check delivered products against purchase orders and invoices.
• Check expiration dates, freshness, and packaging integrity.
• Store items in walk-in cooler, freezer, or dry storage per system.
• Notify leadership of any unacceptable or shorted items.
• Maintain inventory updates and coordinate with events and kitchen teams.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift license (preferred)

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Strong communication

Problem solving

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

Position Summary

A City Winery Receiver is responsible for managing the logistics of receiving goods into the warehouse or storage facility. Their job involves receiving shipments, checking for damages, sorting stock, and updating inventory records.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Maintain open line of communication with kitchen
• Refer to email for the nightly End Of Night Report for communications from Closing Manager to all BOH managers. Check with the Events’ Team for information on rentals needed for upcoming events. Stay well informed about all the shipments/packages for events & service, where they’ll need to be been placed, and how/when they’ll need to be pulled out for the event. Be sure to articulate storage of packages to the event’s owner
• Take receipt of all deliveries at loading dock
• Compare existing Purchase Orders (supplied by Executive/Sous Chef), with each delivery invoice to carefully identify and cross check the actual product delivered with the products listed on the invoice
• Check for product expiration date and freshness level, as well as dented cans.
• Return/Separate any damaged items – do NOT put items into active inventory
• Store received products in the walk-in cooler, freezer, or dry storage area, maintaining the organizational system already in place at each location
• Once the product has been properly stored make a copy of the invoice for your own records. Sign and date the original invoice and leave it for the Executive/Sous Chef in designated area
• Any product that is deemed “unacceptable”, if we have been shorted product or any product has been rejected or returned must be immediately communicated to the AM Lead, Sous Chefs and/or the Executive Chefs
• Check the stock frequently and submit orders to the Executive/Sous Chefs whenever supplies are low. In general, the linen vendor makes deliveries three times per week: on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Minimum Qualifications

• Warehouse experience
• Forklift operator's license (preferred)
• Organizational skills
• Physical stamina and strength
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to think quickly and resolve issues
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able to lift loads of up to 50 lbs. Able to work rapidly, especially during peak periods to ensure that all guests are being serviced properly and necessary operational tasks are being completed in a timely manner

About Us

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning, locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a range of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.

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