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Everything is changing all the time. What are you willing to cause today?

We are Smith.

Smith is an independent collective of radicals and misfits who've chosen to spend their lives together because it's more fun that way. Our name is intended to keep us anonymous and up to making things: we're not here to stand out or to win awards. We're committed to being common and to let our work speak for itself.

The work that we do is on ourselves: whatever we end up putting into the world is simply a byproduct of that work. You see, we didn't have any grand intentions when we started down this hospitality road, we just wanted a good place to have a beer and a burger after work. It was that simple. And it's the simplest ideas that have the greatest power.

“What I love is the idea that we are humans serving humans, and that regardless of our role, our work is an expression of the heart.”

Adrian Herrara

“What I love is our shared goal of caring for one another and having a great time together while we do it!”

Marainne Pinaha

Working at Smith

Our Locations

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to join our team, we have multiple locations where you can apply! Whether you’re based in Jersey City, Montclair, or near Asbury Park, NJ, we’d love to hear from you. Here’s a bit about our locations:

Asbury Park, NJ

  • Porta: Opened in 2011, serving some of the best pizza in the country and one of the premier nightlife venues on the Jersey Shore.
  • Pascal & Sabine: Honors the simple delights of the European brasserie, where good food, warm drink, and friends (old & new) come together to create a rich sensory experience of unbridled exuberance.
  • Homesick: Our from scratch kitchen where modern elegance meets comfortable charm. An escape from the day to day where live jazz often fills the air.
  • Lovesick: A quirky little bar for wine enthusiasts and casual sippers alike. Our carefully curated list features an extensive array of options from around the world.

Jersey City, NJ

  • Porta: Located in the center of Downtown Jersey City, three floors including a block long rooftop offer incredible dining paired with unbeatable nightlife options.

Montclair, NJ

  • Porta: Right in the heart of Montclair's shopping zone, perfect pizzas and fresh pastas are served on two floors, with a beautfiul outdoor garden off the second level.

Our Philosophy

We ask that you show up with integrity: honor your agreements, and your word. Be on time. Keep your workspace clean. Communicate. Be authentic. Be professional–the best version of yourself but be yourself. If you have something going on that is affecting your performance, ask a teammate or a manager to lend an ear, so you can go forward unencumbered. (We call this emptying the glass, but you’ll learn more about that later).

Collaborate. Alone we can go fast, but together we go far. Problem solve with your team. Brainstorm creative solutions. Share in success and weather hardship together. We are in this together.

Open Roles

$60k-$90k annual salary

2 weeks paid vacation for salaried employees

Health Benefits for full time employees after 60 days,
Smith pays employee only base benefits after 1 year of employment

401k available after 1 year of employment

Sous Chef, Porta Jersey City

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is organized, passionate about culinary excellence, and experienced in managing teams in a fast-paced environment. The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in ensuring food quality, consistency, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen management
  • Supervise and train line cooks and prep staff
  • Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control
  • Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation
  • Monitor inventory, ordering, and food cost control
  • Oversee kitchen operations in the Executive Chef’s absence
  • Enforce workplace safety and cleanliness standards
  • Foster a collaborative and respectful team environment

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of kitchen experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
  • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen operations
  • Experience in high-volume or fine dining preferred
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Solid understanding of food safety regulations
  • Culinary degree preferred but not required
  • Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Hourly Positions

Support - $15.49 - $40 /hr
BOH: $15.49 - $30/hr
Full or weekend availability required at all locations

Pascal & Sabine: is not currently hiring
Porta Jersey City: is now hiring experienced bartenders, servers, barbacks, bussers, expos, and food runners.
Homesick: is not currently hiring
Porta Montclair: is now hiring for pizzaiolo, line cooks, dishwashers and bartenders.
Porta Asbury Park: is not currently hiring

Job Inquiry

Role Info

Open Inquiry

We are always looking for talented, curious, and hungry people to work in our restaurants. If you are a manager, sommelier, sous chef, line cook, dishwasher, bartender, server, pizzaiolo, or cheesemonger (or would like to be), reach out and tell us why you want to work with us.

Drop us a line at jobs@smithmade.org and let's start a conversation.