Retail/Bar Porter - Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Retail/Bar Porter - Walter E. Washington Convention Center

The Retail/Bar Porter at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center is responsible for supporting all banquet and event operations by setting up, maintaining, and breaking down event spaces. This role ensures that meeting rooms, ballrooms, and exhibit spaces are properly arranged according to event specifications and client expectations. The Banquet Porter plays a key role in delivering seamless events in a fast-paced, event-driven environment while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $25.48. Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support banquet servers and retail supervisors during events as needed
• Respond quickly to last-minute room changes, resets, or special requests. i.e., moving furniture, fixtures, loading and unloading beverages, and restocking food
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of event spaces before, during, and after events
• Ensure security of company assets during transitions of events i.e., portable stands or concession food
• Perform other duties as assigned; essential functions and responsibilities may vary based on location, client requirements, and business needs.
• Work collaboratively with Banquet Captains, Retail Supervisors and Managers, and Operations teams, Administrative staff
• Maintain a professional, welcoming, and helpful attitude toward guests, customers, clients, and co-workers
• Assist other departments when needed to ensure event success
• Open availability as hours
• Properly handle, transport, and store equipment while following safety procedures
• Ensure equipment is clean and in working condition; report any issues to management
• Report maintenance needs or safety concerns promptly
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation

Qualifications:

• Previous bar, porter, hospitality, or event setup experience preferred
• Warehouse experience with moving furniture and heavy items.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, room diagrams, and timelines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication skills
• Capability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including lifting and extended movement

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark: Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.