Restaurant Porter

RESTAURANT PORTER Job Description ABOUT THE COMPANY: Come be a part of our exciting new concept opening later this year! We will be launching a new Coastal Italian restaurant, dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and exquisite cuisine. Here at Allora, we believe that dining is an art form, where every detail, from the ingredients we source to the ambiance we create, is meticulously crafted to provide an unforgettable experience. We exist to deliver memorable hospitality without equal, while reflecting a Coastal Italian philosophy by serving a sustainable, artful, and inspired menu, and providing guests a haven for comfortable luxury. Our mission is to contribute to the elevation of food and beverage in Grand Rapids by offering our community a new standard of inspired dining experience that is steeped in hospitality and humble indulgence. ABOUT THE POSITION: The Restaurant Porter is responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and restaurant by keeping the kitchen and dining room areas clean, occasionally washing pots and pans, 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, be able to quickly move from task to task and work independently as well as in a team environment. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following. 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 the kitchen team to promote teamwork and efficient excellence in station turnover and end of shift breakdown. Adhere to daily cleaning schedule for FOH restaurant including but not limited to; cleaning floors and grout, dusting, vacuuming, polishing, restroom maintenance, drain maintenance, power washing, window cleaning, & trash removal. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Experience in a kitchen support position within a similar environment is a plus. Experience in residential or commercial cleaning. Ability to walk up and down stairs. Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time. Ability to bend, crouch, and work on hands and knees. Ability to work evening shifts with reliable transportation other than public systems. Self-motivated. BENEFITS Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work. Paid Parental Leave. Portfolio wide discounts. Employee Assistance Program to support overall mental wellbeing. Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-11-05