Porter - Hiring Immediately

Cooper's Hawk is a unique hospitality establishment that combines a Napa-style tasting room, a full-service restaurant, bar, and private event space to offer a modern yet casual dining experience. Since its inception in 2005, Cooper's Hawk has been dedicated to providing guests with a memorable culinary experience tailored to pair perfectly with its award-winning wines. The company hosts the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club, one of the largest wine clubs in the world, which offers exclusive membership benefits including curated dining events and travel opportunities. Broadening their portfolio, Cooper's Hawk also introduced Piccolo Buco, capturing the vibrant flavors of Rome and further enriching the culinary offerings available to guests. Together, these components create a lifestyle brand that delivers an immersive experience centered around wine, food, and community.

The role of a Porter at Cooper's Hawk plays a critical part in maintaining the restaurant's welcoming and pristine environment. The Porter ensures the entire space shines, providing a clean and orderly atmosphere for both team members and guests to enjoy. This position is integral to delivering the company's commitment to Uncompromising Hospitality by emphasizing attention to detail and pride in maintaining cleanliness. Porters contribute directly to the restaurant’s overall ambiance and the efficiency of service by managing essential tasks such as cleaning dining areas, restrooms, and common spaces, following sanitation procedures, and helping maintain the stocking of bars and beverage stations. This role goes beyond standard janitorial duties by encouraging team spirit and proactive communication to support smooth restaurant operations.

Those joining Cooper's Hawk as Porters benefit from comprehensive perks, including substantial dining and retail discounts, access to monthly wine tastings, medical and dental insurance coverage, and a 401k plan with company matching. There is also a strong emphasis on work-life balance with paid time off and flexible scheduling, early pay access, and wellness and mental health support. Employees have access to wine and culinary education, outlining significant growth potential through a structured career growth plan. The company celebrates milestones and rewards through recognition and referral bonuses, fostering a positive and engaging work environment.

Ideal candidates for the Porter role are at least 18 years old, passionately committed to hospitality, and thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment. They must be willing to work weekends and holidays, have the physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended shifts, and demonstrate strong communication skills and team spirit. Prospective team members should be proficient in reading, understanding, and communicating in English to succeed in this role. Cooper's Hawk promotes equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process to support all applicants.

Overall, joining Cooper's Hawk as a Porter offers a fulfilling career opportunity within a distinctive and growing hospitality brand that values teamwork, high standards of service, and personal development. The Porter is vital to creating the backdrop of excellence that supports extraordinary dining and wine experiences, enhancing the brand’s reputation and guest satisfaction.