Event Porter at Brooklyn Winery in New York, NY

Brooklyn Winery--Event Porter

Brooklyn Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues and our guests. We believe in seasonality, relevancy, authenticity, and soulful hospitality. We believe in the beauty of expertly crafted wines and how they pair with delicious food. We are searching for team members who are committed to working as hospitality professionals. People who deeply care about creating a friendly, warm experience for our guests. People who live and breathe passion for food and wine. People that love to learn, share, and tell others about their stories and adventures. If you have the same passion for people, good food, and great wine, then we want you to join our team!

Position Summary

Event Porters contribute to the events overall experience by cleaning, clearing, stocking supplies, and resetting event areas. Event Porters represent the events team and are there to help provide a quality experience for guests. You will work in close collaboration with event staff and must adhere to established health and safety standards as well as maintaining the cleanliness, presentation and ambiance of the event space which is an integral part of the guests’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Handles sanitation during courses and post events ie: trash removal, mopping, wiping down counter surfaces, etc.
• Ensures all station equipment and dinnerware is put back properly post event
• Works side by side with Event Dishwasher assisting as needed
• Assist with furniture set up, flip and breakdown (must be able to lift up to 50 lbs)
• Assist bussing on the floor as needed
• Deliver used dishes and utensils to the kitchen for cleaning
• Return all BW decor items to storage
• Abide by sanitation, health and company guidelines concerning safety, cleanliness, safe food handling and alcoholic beverages
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested, including pre-shift meetings
• Adhere to grooming, conduct and uniform standards
• Execute opening and closing procedures as directed
• Other duties as required

Brooklyn Winery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.