Supervisor, Porter

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xAI

Compensation

$105,000 - $135,000/year

Palo Alto, CA

On-site

Posted March 9, 2026

Job Description

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

The Porter Supervisor is a personnel management role responsible for overseeing the processes of ordering and receiving products and equipment, providing event support, managing inventory, tracking expenditures, and ensuring that products and supplies are readily available in the necessary areas for the food services department. This position also includes responsibilities for scheduling and payroll management, assigning tasks, and supervising the Porter team as a whole. The Porter Supervisor plays a crucial role in supporting the mission by coordinating the logistics of both perishable and non-perishable resources utilized by our Culinary and Food & Beverage teams. They ensure that all food safety and quality assurance best practices are followed. Additionally, the Porter Supervisor is responsible for heavy lifting during event setup and for transporting products and equipment to support day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities:

Manage complete departmental checkbook with excess of 10M budget
Take inventory of on-hand supplies and place orders across all areas of culinary food services
Receive and check-in daily deliveries from vendors
Establish and enforce standards for ordering and receiving operations
Maintain accurate inventory records for all departmental areas
Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure optimal product and vendor selection
Lead Special event setup and breakdown
Monitor and track departmental spending by vendor
Reconcile invoices and submit purchase orders for food and equipment vendors
Manage porters for site support, food deliveries, and the cleanliness of surrounding areas
Assist with events and operations by moving equipment, setting up, and resetting event spaces
Facilitate the movement of equipment to and from the warehouse for site needs
Manage staff scheduling, payroll, and attendance
Conduct annual staff reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development
Supervise the deliveries of water, ice, and supplies across campus
Maintain a safe and clean work environment for the team
Monitor equipment and asset management, including preventative maintenance
Assist with daily services and complete other tasks as directed by management