Casabuela

Porter / Dishwasher Casabuela Café – Williamsburg, Brooklyn Opening Team | Founded 2025 About Casabuela Café Casabuela Café is where the village meets. Founded in 2025, we are a Nuyorican-inspired café built to honor legacy, culture, and community. Designed to feel like our grandmother’s Brooklyn living room, Casabuela is a warm, sensory-rich space rooted in hospitality, care, and intention. We believe that exceptional guest experiences begin behind the scenes — and we are building a team that takes pride in every detail. Position Overview We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Porter/Dishwasher to join our opening team in Williamsburg. This role is essential to maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and safety of our café. You will be responsible for dishwashing, sanitation, waste management, and overall facility upkeep, ensuring all operations meet health and safety standards. This is an ideal role for someone who is proactive, takes ownership of their work, and values being part of a collaborative team. Dishwashing & Kitchen Support • Operate dishwashing station efficiently during service and closing, • Clean and sanitize all kitchen tools, cookware, utensils, and service ware, • Maintain organization and cleanliness of dish area at all times, • Support kitchen and front-of-house staff with cleaning needs during service Cleaning & Sanitation • Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors and surfaces regularly to prevent hazards, • Perform daily, weekly, and deep-cleaning tasks according to schedule, • Complete opening and closing cleaning checklists consistently, • Maintain strict adherence to all health, safety, and food handling regulations Facilities & Maintenance • Maintain bathroom cleanliness, restock supplies, and update cleaning logs, • Monitor and maintain overall café cleanliness (FOH, BOH, storage areas), • Prepare laundry for service (wash, dry, fold, organize towels, rags, uniforms) Waste Management & Compliance • Sort and prepare trash, recycling, compost, and cardboard according to NYC regulations, • Coordinate with waste management vendors for timely pickup, • Manage relationships with trash, grease trap, and extermination vendors, • Ensure all required sanitation and extermination documentation is current and visible Inventory & Supplies • Monitor stock levels of cleaning and sanitation supplies, • Submit purchase requests to maintain adequate inventory Qualifications • Prior experience in a porter, dishwasher, or cleaning role preferred (but not required), • Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized, • Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) food safety and sanitation standards, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50lbs, and perform repetitive tasks What We’re Looking For • A self-starter who takes pride in their work, • Someone who understands that cleanliness is foundational to hospitality, • Dependable, punctual, and consistent, • Team-oriented with a positive, respectful attitude, • Aligned with our values of community, culture, and care Schedule & Compensation • Part-time positions available, • $17/hr, • 3 Days/Week, • Competitive hourly pay, • Opportunities for growth and full-time hours Why Join Casabuela? • Be part of an opening team building something meaningful from the ground up, • Work in a culture-centered, community-driven environment, • Opportunities to grow as we expand, • A workplace rooted in respect, dignity, and pride in craft

Head Cook Casabuela Café Location: 232 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 7:00am–4:00pm Pay: $19-$21/hour + tips (base rate dependent on relevant experience, credentials and Spanish proficiency) Benefits: Up to 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave annually, 10 personal flex days and health insurance. About Casabuela Café: Where the Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a real need—for community, culture, and a space that honors both curiosity and tradition. Casabuela is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community—built to serve the village. Designed to feel like grandma’s house, Casabuela is a warm, sensory-rich living room filled with texture, comfort, and food made with care. We are a community-forward, family-owned café where connection, culture, and intentional cooking are at the heart of everything we do. The Role: We are seeking a Head Cook to join us at the opening of our Williamsburg-based café. This role is ideal for someone who values thoughtful preparation, consistency, and culturally rooted food. You will help bring Casabuela’s kitchen vision to life by executing dishes with care, respect, and pride. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and execute café food items with consistency and attention to detail, • Support daily kitchen operations, prep, and service, • Receive, inspect, accept and store food deliveries, returning and noting damage and spoiled items when necessary, • Support with the completion of daily purchases orders, • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards, • Track and record recipe changes, • Track and record kitchen inventory, • Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of hospitality, care, and community What We’re Looking For: • 2+ years experience working as a line cook or prep cook, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Foundational baking and pastry knowledge, a plus, • Strong standards of personal and kitchen cleanliness and safety, • Experience with or strong knowledge of Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine and flavors (traditional or modern), or a deep willingness to learn and honor the culture, preferred, • Strong knife skills and kitchen techniques, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, small-team environment, • A respectful, team-oriented attitude and passion for food made with intention Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of a café from the very beginning, • Cook food rooted in culture, memory, and tradition, • Work daytime hours in a supportive, community-driven space, • Competitive pay with tips If you believe food is a way to care for people and preserve culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Casabuela Café: Where The Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a desire to build community and honor Nuyorican identity. We designed Casabuela to feel like our grandma’s Brooklyn home: a warm, sensory-rich living room filled with deliciously-made food, coffee and drinks. Casabuela is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community— and it was built to serve the village. We are looking for a Head Barista to join us at the groundbreaking of our Williamsburg-based family-owned café. This is a unique opportunity to help shape daily operations, beverage quality, and café culture from the very beginning. The Role The Head Barista is both a craft leader and a culture carrier. You will set the tone behind the bar, ensure consistency and quality in every drink, and help create a welcoming, calm, and thoughtful customer experience for adults, creatives, remote workers and families alike. This role is ideal for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in intimate community spaces, and wants to grow with a small business from launch. Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve high-quality espresso, coffee, tea, and specialty beverages with consistency and care, • Lead bar operations during shifts, ensuring smooth service and a warm guest experience, • Model and guide outstanding customer service and delivery standards, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, equipment, and service areas, • Assist with developing drink recipes, seasonal specials, and café standards via manuals and training toolkits, • Train and support baristas as the team grows, • Manage opening procedures and support daily prep and closing tasks, • Engage with guests in a friendly, grounded, and inclusive way, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of community, culture, curiosity, and care Qualifications: • 2+ years of barista experience; leadership or lead barista experience preferred, • Bilingual (Spanish), preferred, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Strong espresso skills and knowledge of coffee preparation, • Ability to create, document and train others on new coffee and beverage recipes and techniques, • Ability to create guides and technique manuals, preferred, • Calm, patient, and welcoming demeanor—especially in family-centered environments, • Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and warmth, • Passion for community spaces, cultural storytelling, and intentional hospitality, • Comfortable working mornings and weekends, • Bartending experience, a plus Location: 232 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 8:00am–5:00pm (60-minute unpaid meal break mid-shift) Pay: $19-$21/hour + tips (base pay dependent on relevant experience, credentials and Spanish proficiency) Benefits: Up to 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave annually, 10 personal flex days and health insurance. Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of the launch team of a new family-owned cultural café, • Help shape systems, recipes, and the guest experience from day one, • Opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing business, • Work in an intentional, thoughtful space rooted in culture and community