Overview

The Porter is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the venue's cafés, bars, catering, concessions, and banquet operations by ensuring service areas remain clean, stocked, organized, and event-ready. This position transports supplies and equipment, replenishes inventory, assists with event setup and breakdown, and maintains the cleanliness of front-of-house and back-of-house food and beverage spaces. The Food & Beverage Porter plays an essential role in ensuring efficient operations and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$24.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) savings plan; 401(k) matching; and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until October 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Stock cafés, bars, concessions, banquet service areas, and service stations with food, beverages, ice, paper products, condiments, glassware, and other operational supplies.
• Transport food, beverages, linens, equipment, furniture, and supplies throughout the venue.
• Deliver products from receiving and storage areas to food and beverage outlets.
• Respond promptly to operational requests from restaurant, banquet, bar, and culinary teams.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures for food and beverage outlets.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of banquet rooms, restaurants, bars, buffets, catering stations, and special event spaces.
• Set up tables, chairs, portable bars, buffet equipment, signage, and service stations according to event requirements.
• Restock bars and banquet service stations during events.
• Support multiple food and beverage outlets during peak service periods and special events.
• Maintain the cleanliness of food and beverage service areas, storage rooms, walk-in coolers, loading docks, and back-of-house spaces.
• Sweep, mop, sanitize, and maintain floors, workstations, and service areas.
• Remove trash, recycling, and compost throughout the shift and replace liners as needed.
• Clean spills promptly to maintain a safe environment for guests and team members.
• Ensure storage areas remain organized and free of safety hazards.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying incoming shipments.
• Store products using proper food safety and FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.
• Notify supervisors of inventory shortages, damaged products, or equipment issues.
• Assist with inventory counts and stock replenishment as assigned.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health department, and workplace safety regulations.
• Safely operate carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe lifting procedures.
• Report maintenance concerns, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards promptly.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in hospitality, food and beverage, warehouse, receiving, custodial, or operational support is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a restaurant, performing arts center, private club, stadium, convention center, hotel, or similar hospitality environment is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and inventory handling procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy objects.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and repetitive lifting.
• Ability to work in refrigerated storage areas, kitchens, loading docks, and varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to safely operate carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other equipment.