Porter

Full-Time Porter (will be working with our other experienced porter captain) 
Tradroom — Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
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Tradroom, a family-owned Japanese izakaya restaurant in Bed-Stuy, is hiring a dependable and experienced Full-Time Porter to join our team.

Schedule:
5 days working (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday) 

• 3–4 hours per day

• Shift options: 6:00 AM – 9/10:00 AM or 7:00 AM – 10/11:00 AM

Requirements:

• English speaking required

• Prior porter or restaurant cleaning experience required

• Punctual, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

Before Shift Start:

• Bring all personal belongings (bags, jackets) downstairs.

• Clock in. If you forget, text your manager immediately.

• Lost personal belongings are not our responsibility.

Cleaning Supplies:

• Use Purex for surfaces

• Floors cleaned and maintained daily

• Refill and order:

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Hand soap

  • Paper towels
    (2 kitchen sinks, 1 bar sink, downstairs bathroom & hand sink)

• Move all garbage bins to the side of the trees and set up two cones immediately upon arrival.
  Sanitize and clean bins inside and out.

• Garbage bins:

  • Bars – 2 bins

  • Kitchens – 2 bins

  • Main floor – 1

  • Dishwasher downstairs – 1

  • Outside – 2 large bins

  • Mechanical room – 1 large bin

• Vacuum floors (bar, bathroom, behind front window).
  Ensure no chopsticks or debris remain.

• Hose and sanitize all trash bins.

• Vacuum, sweep, and mop:

  • Floors

  • Behind the bar

  • Staircases

• Clean and sanitize all tables.

• Organize condiments in clear labeled containers .

• Porter station setup daily.

Bar and Restroom Support:

• Clean bar fridges (Porter Task).

• Clean kids’ high chair (Host Task).

• Clean bar fridges (Bar Captain Task).

• Clean and sanitize restrooms (main floor & downstairs).
  Refill paper towels and hand soap.

• Duct dust cleaning in restrooms.

• Clean bar mats with water spray in backyard and return to rack.

• Inspect for broken glasses and chopsticks under sink and behind glass washer.

Supplies & Organization:

• Fill and label sanitizer spray bottles.

• Fold dry cloths and return to containers.

• Maintain porter box station.

• Sweep outside patio and stairs.

• Bring delivery boxes downstairs to office (unopened, placed by liquor room).
  No boxes left on floors.

• Organize all storage shelves.

• Sweep and mop:

  • Office (0729)

  • Liquor room (2738#) — keep door closed at all times

  • Changing rooms

  • Boiler rooms

  • Garbage rooms

  • Mechanical rooms (must remain empty)

• Replace linen bags and restock linen boxes.

• Clean and sanitize:

  • Fridge surfaces and handles

  • Behind fridges

  • Downstairs bathroom

  • Trash room
    No trash or food debris left on floor.

• Remove and discard all empty boxes.

• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.

• Clean all fridges.

• Clean POS surfaces.

• Clean backyard and kitchen windows.

• Clean packing area.

• Water plants daily.

• Clean dishwasher downstairs.

• Dust ceiling fans.

• Clean AC units.

Oil Change:

• Every Monday & Friday

Cleaning & Maintenance:

• Clean and sanitize all garbage cans and garbage bags daily.

• Clean light fixtures at the bar.

• Clean AC filters (front, back, patio).

• Perform bleach or Drano drainage treatments.

• Maintain clean floors behind benches and equipment.

• Ensure all mechanical, office, and changing room doors are closed at all times.

Storage & Organization:

• Clear backyard storage area.

• Remove containers, tools, and equipment from floors.

• Keep spaces behind fridges clear.

• Clean and clear boiler rooms, back patio storage, and mechanical rooms.

• Store kids’ plates in labeled clear containers.

Special Notes:

• Use stronger sanitizer for all surface cleaning.

• All garbage bins must be cleaned every day .

• Do not clean or change the condiment shelf.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay, based on experience.

To apply, please provide your work history and availability.