Wildlife Conservation Society

Title

Seasonal Porter Supervisor

Department

CATERING & EVENTS

Location

Bronx Zoo

Job Description

Department: Business Services – Events & Catering

Title: On-Call Porter Supervisor

Employment Type: Seasonal

Status: Non-Exempt

Grade Level: Hourly

Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour 

Reports To: Events & Catering Manager and Assistant Manager

Job Function and Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Manager and Assistant Manager, the Porter Supervisor assists with set up, break down, service, cleaning and preparation of events to ensure WCS standards are met as well as provides leadership to porters. Must have unrestricted availability, and/or possess the willingness to accommodate irregular scheduling. 

Schedule: The work schedule for this temporary position operates March – January. 

Position requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including morning, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Schedule may start as early as 6:00 a.m. and work as late as 4:00 a.m. May be required to work a 10-hour day or longer.

Position Responsibilities and Specifications:

• Ability to work at a fast pace and coordinate multiple projects while assisting the catering events and culinary team in the set-up and execution of all events according to the customizations specified on the Banquet Event Order
• Instruct, lead, supervise and assist the porter staff in all daily duties
• Gathering, transporting, setting up, breaking down, and storing event equipment
• Filling pull sheet orders to gather equipment needed for specific events, ensuring they are all complete
• Load supplies safely into appropriate vehicles and transport to the location of the events
• Set up equipment needed for the success of the event including tables, chairs, dancefloor, linens, food service equipment, china, glassware, etc.
• Assist in bussing and running food, helping clear and replenish food items during events
• Oversee the set up, execution, break down, and clean up Sanit area during larger events
• Supervise and assist porters in dish room operations and trash removal duties
• Inspect and supervise the general cleaning and sanitation of event space, kitchen, sanit, dish room, restrooms, storage areas, carts, etc.
• Wash, sanitize and properly store all tableware, catering equipment and silverware
• Operate light weight grounds keeping equipment including leaf blower and pressure washer
• Deep cleaning of equipment, walls, floors, vents, ceilings, vehicles, etc. as assigned
• Assist in inventorying, cleaning, and organizing all equipment 
• Ensure the retrieval and proper storage and organization of tables, chairs, rental equipment and other materials on a daily basis
• Break down all equipment at the conclusion of events and ensure all items are put away and the event space is cleaned
• Receive incoming deliveries, ensure they are properly stored away, and assist with vendor load in
• Ensure the maintenance of all work and storage areas so they are in compliance with safety requirements and sanitation standards
• Inspect all function areas at the conclusion of the event to ensure cleanliness and completion of tasks
• Communicate to the status of the facilities, equipment and work performance of the set-up staff on a regular basis
• Follow safe storage, service, and sanitation practices
• Drive safely to and from designated areas within events using company motor vehicle
• Perform other related duties assigned by management

Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

• Prior Janitorial or Events, Conference services, Hotel, Banquet, or Restaurant experience required
• High School graduate or (GED) equivalent required
• Must be detailed, organized, reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Must have outstanding customer service and the ability to maintain customer satisfaction under pressure or with deadlines
• Must have strong communications skills and be able to lead a team
• Must be able to work independently and/or in a team with limited supervision
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have flexible availability including day shift and night shift hours, weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license preferred. 

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, this position routinely requires standing, walking, holding/carrying, reaching, twisting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, kneeling/squatting, sitting, climbing stairs/ladders. Employee must have the ability to lift and/or move at least fifty pounds on a consistent basis. Ability to work in hot and drastically cold environments. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• May be required to work at other WCS facilities as necessary, including Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and New York Aquarium.

EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Opportunity Type

Temporary/Seasonal

Salary Range

$18-22/hour

Date Posted

23-Jan-2025