Polisher (550 Madison)

550 Madison is hosting an Open Call Hiring Event and we want to meet you! Whether you're looking to work in the front or back of house roles — this is your chance to learn more about our team, our culture, and the exciting opportunities we have available.

DETAILS:

📍 Location: 550 Madison

550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

*Please use the main entrance of Bar Chimera.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 14 2026
⏰ Time: From 11:00am to 2:00pm.

We're currently hiring for positions across all departments, including:

• Prep Cook 
• Polisher
• Line Cook 
• Drink Runner
• Server Assistant
• Host
  

What to bring:
– A copy of your resume (if you have one)
– A great attitude and passion for hospitality

Feel free to arrive at any time between 11AM and 2PM. Kindly note that there may be a wait depending on when you arrive.

We can’t wait to meet you!

550 Madison está organizando un evento de contratación abierta (Open Call Hiring Event) y ¡nos encantaría conocerte! Ya sea que estés buscando trabajar en el área de atención al cliente o en la cocina, esta es tu oportunidad de conocer más sobre nuestro equipo, nuestra cultura y las emocionantes oportunidades que tenemos disponibles.

DETALLES:
📍 Ubicación: 550 Madison

550 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

*Por favor utilice la entrada del bar Chimera.

📅 Fecha: Martes, 14 de abril de 2026
⏰ Horario: De 11:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m.

Actualmente estamos contratando para puestos en todos los departamentos, incluyendo:

• Cocinero/a de preparación
• Pulidor/a
• Cocinero/a de línea
• Auxiliar de bebidas
• Asistente de mesero/a
• Anfitrion

Qué traer:
– Una copia de tu currículum (si tienes uno)
– Una gran actitud y pasión por la hospitalidad

Puedes llegar en cualquier momento entre las 11:00 a. m. y la 2:00 p. m. Ten en cuenta que puede haber tiempo de espera dependiendo de la hora en que llegues.

¡Estamos deseando conocerte!

Polishers are dynamic hospitality and maintenance professionals responsible for ensuring that each piece of glassware, flatware, and plate ware is inspected for flaws and polished to a shine before re-entering service into the hands of our customers in perfect condition. Polishers work with all members of the Back of House and Front of House Service team to ensure a smooth continuation of service.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Receives all clean glassware, flatware, plate ware, and other service equipment from the Porters in the dish pit and inspects for flaws before polishing. 
• Removes cracked or defective items from service and informs management.
• Polishes all clean glassware, flatware, plate ware, and other service equipment to a perfect shine.
• Ensures no watermarks, stains, lint, or other debris remain on product. Regularly polishes and maintains kitchen pots and pans using metal polish.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the dish pit area at all times. Daily cleaning of ice machines, coffee station, water station, and refrigerators.
• Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of dish pit area. Maintains all tools of the position including specialty glass polishing cloths.
• Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work.   
• Responsible for training new employees as assigned.
• Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management. 

Standards:

• Display knowledge of 550 brand, culture, and product.
• Demonstrate the Company’s core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability and stewardship.
• Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with customers , management, and teammates.
• Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook. 
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.
• Take care of all company property.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in English. (Options for Spanish speaking employees?)
• Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Possesses a positive, results-oriented, team-player mentality.
• Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities well and maintain professionalism and composure under pressure and in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to under pressure and maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and local Department of Health standards.
• Food Handler’s Certification or the ability to obtain in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations and/or Company policy.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels (weekend, nights, and holiday availability required). We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs. 
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to execute recipes and service in adherence with company policy.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 12 hours per day and at least 60 hours per week.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, push, pull, and kneel.
• Frequently utilize the stairs, often while lifting and carrying heavy items.  
• Occasionally crouch and climb.
• Be exposed to hazards including, but not limited to, burns, cuts, scrapes, and frequent exposure of hands to water.
• Withstand fluctuations in temperature within the work environment, from high heat to below freezing.
• Handle heavy equipment and machinery.