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Full-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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COMING SPRING 2026: We are seeking to hire dynamic and experienced team members to join our award winning hospitality team as Gracious Hospitality Management expands our operations to our newest project, 550 Madison. Comprehensive on-site training provided for qualified and eager candidates! Gracious Hospitality Management's 550 Madison project is their most ambitious to date: a multi-level, 15,000-square-foot dining destination inside the iconic landmark Sony building. The project will bring together three distinct concepts - the second New York location of the Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, an all-day multi-bar and dining concept- Chimera, and an intimate sushi restaurant led by Michelin-starred Chef Masahiro Yoshitake- Sushi Yoshitake . Designed by Rockwell Group, with Yoshio Itai collaborating on the sushi concept, 550 Madison is set to redefine immersive, transportive dining in Midtown Manhattan. Please see below information on our hiring and interview process: Interview Phase: Resume screening and interviews. There will be open calls scheduled the week of 2/9/26 and 2/16/26. Selected candidates will receive an invite to attend. Hiring Phase: Post-open calls, candidates will receive welcome and onboarding emails from the People and Culture team. Training Phase: New hires will train several weeks in advance of the anticipated opening date of 550 Madison. Pre-Opening: New hires should expect the friends and family service during regular dinner hours during this phase. Grand Opening: The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening and transition into full daily operations. 550 Madison is hosting an Open Call Hiring Event and we want to meet you! Whether you're looking to work in the front or back of house roles - this is your chance to learn more about our team, our culture, and the exciting opportunities we have available. DETAILS: 📍 Location: COTE Korean Steakhouse 16 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 ⏰ Time: From 10:00am to 1:00pm. We're currently hiring for positions across all departments, including: Prep Cook Receiver Porter Polisher Line Cook Lead Line Cook Server Drink Runner Server Assistant Barista What to bring: - A copy of your resume (if you have one) - A great attitude and passion for hospitality Feel free to arrive at any time between 10AM and 1PM . Kindly note that there may be a wait depending on when you arrive. We can't wait to meet you! 550 Madison organizando un evento de contratación abierta (Open Call Hiring Event) y ¡nos encantaría conocerte! Ya sea que estés buscando trabajar en el área de atención al cliente o en la cocina , esta es tu oportunidad de conocer más sobre nuestro equipo, nuestra cultura y las emocionantes oportunidades que tenemos disponibles. DETALLES: 📍 Ubicación: COTE Korean Steakhouse 16 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010 📅 Fecha: Miercoles, 11 de marzo de 2026 ⏰ Horario: De 10:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. Actualmente estamos contratando para puestos en todos los departamentos, incluyendo: Cocinero/a de preparación Encargado/a de recepción de mercancía Personal de limpieza Pulidor/a Cocinero/a de línea Jefe/a de línea Mesero/a Mesero Auxiliar de bebidas Asistente de mesero/a Barista Qué traer: - Una copia de tu currículum (si tienes uno) - Una gran actitud y pasión por la hospitalidad Puedes llegar en cualquier momento entre las 10:00 a. m. y la 1:00 p. m. Ten en cuenta que puede haber tiempo de espera dependiendo de la hora en que llegues. ¡Estamos deseando conocerte! Job Summary: Barbacks are dynamic hospitality professionals responsible for serving beverages, setting customers with flatware, serving and clearing food, and maintaining the bar in cooperation with the Bartenders. Barbacks and Bartenders work as a team to ensure warm and accommodating service at their bar. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Completes all assigned side work related to set up and breakdown of the bar. Ensures the bar is well-stocked with glasses, coasters, napkins, straws, ice, liquor, wine, and beer. Cleans and organizes all bar storage areas including the liquor room and all prep areas. Greets all customers who visit the bar or enter the restaurant's dining area. Organizes and shelves beer and liquor deliveries. Prepares juices, mixes, syrups, garnishes, etc. Provides service to all customers in the bar and lounge area and attends to customer needs. Serves food and beverage items at the direction of bartenders. Takes orders from customers and ensures 100% accuracy when entering orders into the system. Clears and marks customers with correct flatware prior to each course. Properly rotates products and ensures perishable items are labeled. Maintains responsible service of alcohol to all customers including checking identification for proof of age. Maintains inventory levels for all liquor, beer, wine, and bar


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