Receiver; Madison

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.

• 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, management or hourly roles — this is your chance to learn more about our team, our culture, and the exciting opportunities we have available.

Location: 16 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10010

Date: Monday, February 16 & Wednesday, February 18 - you only need to attend one day!
Time: From 9:00am to 1:00pm.

• Prep Cook
• Receiver
• Line Cook
• Lead Line Cook
• Host
• Server
• Sommelier
• Server Assistant
• Barista

• A copy of your resume (if you have one)
• A great attitude and passion for hospitality

Feel free to arrive at any time between 9AM and 1PM. If you have a preferred arrival time in mind, please let us know in advance. Kindly note that there may be a wait depending on when you arrive.

If you have any questions ahead of time, feel free to reach out to us at

The Receiver is responsible for ordering, receiving, storing, and maintaining all food and beverage, and operating supplies. This role is integral to an efficient flow of supplies to all other departments. Receivers also perform regular inventories and work closely with Chefs, Management, and all departments of the service team to ensure a smooth continuation of service.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspects all incoming orders for accuracy, ensuring no product is damaged or incorrect.
• Proper handling of invoices and enters invoices into the inventory system at the direction of the Purchasing & Inventory Manager.
• Offloads supplies and stock in correct refrigerated or dry storage areas.
• Documents and tracks the movement of supplies in the restaurant.
• Organizes and labels all refrigerated or dry storage areas.
• Pulls operating supplies for service for Back of House and Front of House departments based on daily PAR.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly inventories as dictated by the business.
• Assists in ordering from approved vendors.
• Conducts Department of Health walk-throughs multiple times per day when on duty to ensure compliance, flagging all violations immediately to Management.
• Clears, organizes, and maintains all refrigerated and dry storage areas daily.
• Breaks down all boxes and maintains a clean and orderly garbage area.
• Opens and directs all mail (UPS, Fedex, USPS) packages to the appropriate departments or recipients.
• Communicates with management and vendors when orders do not arrive or arrive incomplete.
• Assists other stations or…