Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
We are seeking a hardworking, reliable, and detail-oriented Porter to join our team. The Porter plays a critical role in maintaining the pristine environment, high cleanliness standards, and smooth daily operations of our historic establishment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, restrooms, and back-of-house facilities.
- Assist with heavy cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and sanitizing surfaces according to health department standards.
- Safely handle, organize, and restock supplies, linens, glassware, and equipment.
- Assist kitchen and service staff with basic prep, busing, and setup/breakdown for private events or high-volume service shifts.
- Receive, unpack, and properly store food, beverage, and dry goods inventory.
- Promptly address spills, maintenance issues, or clean-up requests during operational hours.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous experience as a porter, dishwasher, or custodian in a high-volume restaurant or luxury hospitality environment preferred.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move quickly for extended periods during shifts.
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and attention to detail.
- Basic communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00)
Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Time Management Skills
Team Collaboration
Adaptability to Changing Environments
Customer Service Orientation
Adaptability to Changing Tasks
Problem Solving Skills
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1 Employee Recommendation
The Russian Tea Room is a treasured, globally-renowned cultural institution and an enchanting, magical place where people of all ages and backgrounds have been having unforgettable dining & celebratory experiences for 96 years.
Simultaneously a sanctuary of refinement, fine cuisine and elegance, and a bastion of delicious, decadent, glamorous fun, the Russian Tea Room provides a luxurious, world-class experience that is universally accessible and provides unparalleled quality and exceptional value.
Universally adored since opening, many of New York's defining cultural moments have taken place at The Russian Tea Room.
Since being founded by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet in 1927, The Russian Tea Room has been a second home for boldface names and the intellectual elite - an exclusive enclave where actors, writers, politicians, and executives plan their next deals and celebrate their friends’ latest Carnegie Hall performances.
Awards / Distinctions
2001
