Porter / Steward (Kitchen Porter)
We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking, and dependable Porter/Steward to join our team. This role is essential to the success of our kitchen by ensuring all dishes, cookware, utensils, and equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and ready for service. You'll help create a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen while supporting the culinary team in delivering exceptional hospitality to every guest.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team, and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to meet you.
Who We Are - At Smokin Fins, our mission is to:
- Create raving fans by delivering exceptional service.
- Serve the highest quality food.
- Maintain a fun, clean, and inviting restaurant.
- Positively impact our local community.
- Operate with pride, integrity, and accountability.
- Never stop improving ourselves and those around us.
We believe everyone is a leader. The standard you walk by is the standard you accept, and every team member is responsible for maintaining excellence.
What You'll Bring
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Reliability and dependability.
- Commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Operate and maintain the dish machine.
- Monitor water temperatures and chemical levels to ensure sanitation standards.
- Keep the dish area clean, organized, and stocked.
- Remove trash and recycling.
- Report equipment issues to the Manager on Duty.
- Handle kitchen equipment carefully to minimize breakage.
- Support the kitchen team while maintaining a guest-first mindset.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
- Able to work independently and follow directions.
- Available between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and temperatures exceeding 85°F.
- Knowledge of kitchen health and safety standards is preferred.
Why Join Smokin Fins?
- Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (eligibility applies)
- Short-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Colorado Paid Sick & Safe Leave (PSSL), FAMLI, and PHEL benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee meal discounts
- Career advancement opportunities within our family of brands
The base hourly pay range reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
In 2011, we had a vision of a restaurant that offered fresh, bold seafood. Our vision was somewhat new to the Idaho food business (seafood and sushi in the land of potatoes, whaaaa?!), but we combined our collective culinary experience then rallied our most trusted friends and colleagues to make a lifelong dream come true. And voilà! The first Lucky Fins was founded in Meridian, Idaho.
After opening a third Lucky Fins in Downtown Boise in 2013, we felt there was more to aspire to within our brand. As a company who truly values feedback, we recognized one primary remark: guests loved the restaurant but had certain friends or family who were not fans of sushi or seafood. This was a great opportunity for our chefs to demonstrate culinary skills developed while training in the South and on the East Coast. The team began experimenting with creative, non-seafood dishes and dropping these dishes off at the diners’ tables for feedback. From smoked ribs to Southern-style Nashville Fried Chicken, the response was overwhelmingly positive.
For our fourth location in Littleton, Colorado, we couldn’t consider this another “Lucky Fins” restaurant — because menus provided dishes that other locations didn’t offer. So, we got creative. That is when six Smokin’ Fins locations were born — in the Denver area, Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Chandler, Arizona (near Phoenix).
Acero is our latest venture. An upscale yet approachable dining experience in downtown Boise that boasts beautiful bruschetta boards, creative charcuterie boards, and a unique wine selection, Acero is a truly unique dining experience. Located in the heart of the Grove, Acero is a wonderful place to meet friends for a casual cocktail, enjoy a variety of shareable small plates, and even indulge in a little sweet treat. From boards, to flatbreads, to pasta, Acero provides quality food with a beautiful aesthetic.
Our roots may be in seafood, but we've ventured out into many different concepts. We love great food, and we're passionate about sharing that with our local communities.