Place des Fêtes is looking for a dependable, hardworking PM Porter to join our team full-time.
Place des Fêtes is a neighborhood restaurant in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, from the team behind the Michelin-starred Oxalis. We run a focused, detail-oriented kitchen and are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to become a consistent, long-term part of the team. This is primarily an evening position focused on service, dishwashing, cleaning, and closing the kitchen. On slower days, the Porter may also assist with basic prep, deliveries, storage, and kitchen organization.
**Schedule**
* Full-time, approximately 5 shifts per week
* Primarily PM shifts, including nights and weekends
* Typical hours: approximately 4PM-close (12AM/1AM)
* Applicants must have reliable availability for the posted schedule
**Primary Responsibilities**
* Wash and properly store dishes, cookware, glassware, and kitchen equipment
* Keep the dish area clean, organized, and moving efficiently throughout service
* Support the kitchen during busy service periods with urgency and awareness
* Complete nightly cleaning and breakdown thoroughly
* Maintain clean floors, work areas, storage spaces, and employee areas
* Remove garbage, recycling, and compost according to restaurant procedures
* Receive and organize deliveries when needed
* Assist with basic prep and kitchen organization on slower days
* Communicate clearly with cooks and managers when supplies, equipment, or cleaning needs require attention
* Follow all food-safety and workplace-safety standards
**What We Are Looking For**
Reliability is essential for this position. The right person arrives on time, is prepared to work every scheduled shift, communicates early when an issue arises, and can be counted on by the rest of the team.
We are looking for someone who:
* Wants a stable, long-term position
* Has strong attendance and punctuality
* Works quickly without sacrificing cleanliness or organization
* Can stay focused and maintain standards through the end of a late shift
* Notices what needs to be done and takes initiative
* Communicates respectfully with the entire team
* Is comfortable lifting, bending, standing for long periods, and working in a busy kitchen
* Takes pride in leaving the kitchen fully cleaned and organized for the following day
Prior restaurant porter or dishwashing experience is preferred, but we are open to training someone with the right attitude, work ethic, and commitment.
Compensation and Benefits
$18.00 per hour
Full-time schedule
Health insurance available to eligible employees
Commuter, dental, and vision benefits
Employee dining benefits
Opportunities to learn additional kitchen responsibilities and grow within Redwood Hospitality
To Apply
Please reply with:
Your name and phone number
A brief description of your restaurant or porter experience
Your current availability, including nights and weekends
How long you stayed at your two most recent jobs
Why you are looking for a long-term position
You can also call: (347) 565-5641.
Please include a résumé if you have one. We are actively interviewing and looking for someone who can begin soon.
Place des Fêtes and Redwood Hospitality are equal-opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
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