Porter

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 $17/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 dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
Center the salt shaker with 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 assumption and err on the side of generosity
Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake