Porter (550 Madison)

We are seeking to hire dynamic and experienced team members to join our award winning hospitality team as Gracious Hospitality Management expands our operations to our newest project, 550 Madison.

Gracious Hospitality Management’s 550 Madison project is their most ambitious to date: a multi-level, 15,000-square-foot dining destination inside the iconic landmark Sony building. The project brings together three distinct concepts — the second New York location of the Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, an all-day multi-bar and dining concept, Bar Chimera, and an intimate sushi restaurant led by Michelin-starred Chef Masahiro Yoshitake, Sushi Yoshitake. Designed by Rockwell Group, with Yoshio Itai collaborating on the sushi concept, 550 Madison is set to redefine immersive, transportive dining in Midtown Manhattan.

550 Madison is hosting an Open Call Hiring Event and we want to meet you! This is your chance to learn more about our team, our culture, and the exciting opportunities we have available.

DETAILS:

📍 Location: 550 Madison Avenue

550 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10022

**Upon arrival, please use the entrance of Bar Chimera.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
⏰ Time: From 11:00am to 2:00pm

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

• Prep Cook
• Polisher
• Line Cook
• Porter
• Receiver
• Pastry Cook
• Drink Runner
• Server Assistant
• Server
• Food Runner
• 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 11 AM and 2 PM. Kindly note that there may be a wait depending on when you arrive.

550 Madison está organizando un evento de contratación abierta (Open Call Hiring Event) y ¡nos encantaría conocerte! Esta es tu oportunidad para conocer más sobre nuestro equipo, nuestra cultura y las emocionantes oportunidades que tenemos disponibles.

DETALLES:
📍 Ubicación: 550 Madison Avenue

550 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10022

**Por favor utilice la entrada del Bar Chimera.

📅 Fecha: Martes, 28 de abril 2026.

⏰ Horario: De 11:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m.

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

• Cocinero de preparación
• Pulidor/a
• Cocinero de línea
• Personal de limpieza / mozo
• Recibidor de mercancía
• Pastelero
• Auxiliar de bebidas
• Asistente de mesero
• Mesero / Camarero
• Auxiliar de alimentos
• Anfitrión

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.

Job Summary:

Porters are dynamic cleaning and maintenance professionals responsible for cleaning and maintaining all areas of the facilities, equipment, and operating supplies. Pre and post-service, Porters clean all front and back of house restaurant areas including the dining room, bar, kitchen, dish pit, storage areas, and bathrooms. Porters also assist with incoming packages and deliveries, offloading them to their correct storage areas.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

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

• Sets up and breaks down work stations including the dish slide before and after each shift. Cleans and sanitizes all areas and surfaces of the restaurant including the exterior.
• Polishes all glass, metal, and shiny services to a perfect shine.
• Collects all wares and supplies found while cleaning the restaurant and turns them into Management or Sous Chefs.
• Cleans and sanitizes all restaurant equipment such as ice machines, refrigerators, water machines, stoves, ovens, fryers, and dish washers. Cleans and sanitizes all dirty glassware, flatware, plate ware, kitchenware, and grill parts for cleaning before, during, and after service.
• Sets up and breaks down all dining room grills including degreasing the interior wells and polishing all brass surfaces to a perfect shine.
• Removes cracked or defective items from service and informs management. Ensures no watermarks, stains, lint, or other debris remain on restaurant products. Polishes all metallic grill rims, grill equipment, and kitchen pots and pans using metal polish.
• Polishes all glassware to a perfect shine prior to restocking in the dining room.
• Trash sorting (compost, recycling, and garbage) and disposal.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the dish pit area at all times. Descales and cleans dish washing equipment and machinery at the direction of Sous Chefs and the manufacturer instructions.
• Uses chemicals for cleaning only as directed by the manufacturer.
• Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of dish pit area.
• Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work.
• Responsible for training new employees as assigned.
• Maintains restrooms during service including cleanliness, drying wet surfaces, cleaning toilets, restocking supplies etc.
• Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.

Standards: