Services for the Underserved

• Inventory and ordering, • Food safety and health inspections, • Training baristas, • Managing labor costs, • Customer service, • Growing sales

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Sr. R&D Manager based out of our Greenpoint NYC office. This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual to work closely with the founding team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as the company continues on its major growth. The ideal candidate is someone who is a true foodie, innovative, driven, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream!). The Senior R&D Manager will report directly to the VP of Commercialization. The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that Van Leeuwen Ice Cream continues to churn out the most innovative, high quality ice cream possible, keeping food trends and branding in mind always. This role will be based out of our Greenpoint, Brooklyn office and be in office at least four to five days a week. Job Responsibilities Flavor Innovation + Renovation • Lead developing new recipes that can be effectively commercialized while making sure they are of intended quality and cost, • Continually monitor existing recipes for flavor, texture, and appearance, and propose recipe changes based on product performance, • Create flavor concepts and formulas for LTO flavors (new store openings, collaborations, seasonal pints, events, etc), • Manage and maintain all of Van Leeuwen's formulations, • Build out costing models for all recipe development to confirm product P&L's, • Research flavor trends and innovations based on the ice cream industry, restaurant menus, internet trends, new ingredient innovation, and seasonal products, • Gather all necessary documents for internal ingredient and supplier approval, • Work with material suppliers on meeting our ingredient guardrails with existing or custom products, • Continually evaluate ingredients and suppliers based on costs, availability, or improving quality of our final product, • Receive, log, test, and approve samples of new or substitution ingredients before ordering for full scale production, • Participate in QA tastings to review amounts of inclusions and formula changes, and address production procedures and/or issues Co-Manufacturer Management • Support launches with co-manufacturers to maximize quality, productivity, and revenue, • Collaborate with QA/Food Safety and co-manufacturers to correct production related issues, • Work closely with the Supply Chain team to improve strategic decision-making and maximize production efficiencies, • Verify and cross-reference copacker BOMs to ensure products will meet intended standards, • Support in-person trials and first productions (up to 30% travel) Marketing/Wholesale & Retail • Write flavor descriptors for all new products including monthly specials, new toppings, or updated ingredients, • Work directly with collaborating brands and marketing team to create flavors, send samples, and get final BOMs approved and ingredients ordered for new flavors, • Work closely with Sales & Marketing to find portfolio gaps to create new CPG skus, • Ship samples of VL products to wholesale buyers and collaborating teams (often creating custom small batch samples), • Generate ingredients, allergen statements, and nutritional panels for CPG products., • Proof and approve final artwork for packaging alongside marketing and FSQ Job Requirements • 4 to 6 years of experience in an R&D or commercialization role, • Food Science or Engineering background required, • Dairy/Ice Cream Development Experience preferred, • Experience in Food Manufacturing ideal, • Proficiency in TraceGains, Google, and Microsoft product suites a plus, • Strong attention to detail, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across external and cross-functional partners, • In-office 4-5x/week, • Innovative spirit and creativity, • Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts once a quarter, while adhering to DOH guidelines Compensation + Benefits $105,000 - 140,000m annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly Eligible for annual 10% bonus • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide), • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution, • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match, • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan, • Wellness Reimbursement Plan, • Flexible Time Off - No accrual required, • Paid Sick Time, • Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment), • Yearly Performance Reviews Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $105,000---$145,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

As a Front-of-House Manager, you will be instrumental in the daily operations of Fluffies Hot Chicken, ensuring an exceptional experience for both our team and our customers. You will lead by example, fostering a positive work environment, and upholding our high standards of food quality and service. This role requires a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality and a knack for operational excellence. Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage all front-of-house activities., • Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff, ensuring excellent performance and adherence to company policies., • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing feedback and resolving issues promptly., • Uphold stringent food safety and hygiene standards in accordance with regulations., • Develop and implement staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operations., • Monitor sales performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to increase profitability., • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members., • Handle administrative tasks such as daily reports and cash management., • Other related managerial activities. Requirements: • Proven experience in a managerial role within the food service or hospitality industry., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities., • Thorough understanding of restaurant operations, food safety regulations, and inventory management., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays., • Legally authorized to work in the United States. Preferred: • Experience with point-of-sale (POS) systems and restaurant management software., • Knowledge of local health and safety regulations.

Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections of building facilities, equipment, and machinery to ensure safe and efficient operations. Key Responsibilities: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and facilities. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues. Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs. Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition. Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs. Keep maintenance records and report completed work to the supervisor. Follow company safety policies and procedures at all times. Employment Requirement: Minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience as a Maintenance Technician with Social Security contributions during the employment period.

Must speak English and Espanol

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is seeking a strategic, business-minded HR Business Partner to partner closely with our Retail Operations leadership team during our next stage of growth. This role serves as the primary People partner for a portfolio of retail markets, helping leaders build high-performing teams while balancing employee experience with operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with deep expertise in employee relations, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employment law. They are equally comfortable coaching senior leaders through difficult decisions, analyzing workforce trends, leading organizational initiatives, and rolling up their sleeves to solve complex employee issues. Success in this role requires someone who can influence without authority, build credibility quickly, navigate ambiguity, and translate business priorities into practical people strategies. This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen's Hybrid work model, being in the office three days a week. Job Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership • Serve as the trusted People partner to Regional Directors, GMs, and cross-functional leaders., • Influence business decisions through a people lens, balancing employee experience, operational performance, legal compliance, and financial outcomes., • Coach leaders on organizational design, change management, succession planning, workforce planning, and leadership effectiveness., • Use workforce data and business insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, recommending proactive solutions. Leadership Coaching & Organizational Effectiveness • Coach leaders through performance management, difficult conversations, talent decisions, and organizational challenges., • Develop leadership capability by providing guidance on feedback, accountability, communication, and team effectiveness., • Partner with Learning & Development to identify capability gaps and leadership development opportunities., • Support succession planning and talent reviews across assigned business groups. Employee Relations & Risk Management • Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and sensitive workplace issues., • Ensure consistent application of company policies while exercising sound business judgment., • Monitor emerging employment law changes and ensure operational compliance across multiple states., • Advise leaders on Workers' Compensation cases, medical accommodations, leaves of absence, disciplinary actions, and separations. Talent & Performance • Partner with leaders to drive the annual performance management process, calibration discussions, and development planning., • Support talent planning initiatives including promotions, internal mobility, retention strategies, and high-potential development., • Identify turnover trends and partner with operations to improve retention and engagement. Employee Experience & Culture • Champion Van Leeuwen's culture and values while helping leaders create inclusive, high-performing teams., • Partner with business leaders to improve engagement through thoughtful communication, recognition, and development initiatives., • Act as a visible and trusted resource for employees across assigned markets. Operational Excellence • Partner with Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, and HR Operations to ensure an exceptional employee experience., • Support organizational changes including restructures, reductions in force, new market openings, and operational transitions., • Maintain compliance across documentation, investigations, corrective actions, unemployment claims, workers' compensation, and labor audits., • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve People processes. Projects & Continuous Improvement • Lead cross-functional People initiatives that improve business performance and employee experience., • Participate in company-wide projects including policy development, compensation initiatives, leadership programs, engagement surveys, and technology implementations., • Drive change management efforts for organizational initiatives. Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred., • 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner experience supporting multi-site operations., • Experience partnering with senior operational leaders in retail, hospitality, restaurant, or other multi-unit environments strongly preferred., • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states., • Demonstrated experience leading complex employee relations investigations and coaching leaders through sensitive issues., • Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational drivers and influence business outcomes., • Experience with organizational design, workforce planning, change management, and talent management., • Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills., • Ability to analyze workforce metrics and translate insights into actionable recommendations., • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities., • Willingness to travel to assigned markets (approximately 15–20%)., • Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts once a quarter, while adhering to DOH guidelines. Success in This Role The successful HR Business Partner will: • Build trusted relationships with operational leaders., • Influence decisions through data, judgment, and credibility rather than authority., • Anticipate people risks before they become business problems., • Balance employee advocacy with business needs., • Drive consistency while remaining pragmatic and solutions-oriented., • Help develop stronger leaders and healthier teams., • Contribute meaningfully to the evolution of Van Leeuwen's People function as the company continues to grow., • Ability to balance multiple projects. Compensation + Benefits $100,000 - $125,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly. Eligible for discretionary annual 10% bonus. • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)., • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution., • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match., • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan., • Wellness Reimbursement Plan., • Flexible Time Off - No accrual required., • Paid Sick Time., • Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment)., • Yearly Performance Reviews. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $100,000---$125,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Manager to join our team at Caffiend The Bushwick Dispensary. In this role, you will support the General Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining compliance with all regulations. Key Responsibilities: • Assist with staff supervision, training, and scheduling., • Manage inventory and ensure product availability., • Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly., • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming dispensary environment., • Ensure strict compliance with local and state cannabis regulations., • Support sales initiatives and contribute to achieving operational goals. Qualifications: • Proven experience in a retail or customer service management role., • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Knowledge of cannabis products and regulations is preferred., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks.

Run everyday activity, making sure staff is well trained. Scheduling and coordinating with sushi team and bar staffs. Helping the business run efficiently and making sure the restaurant is clean. Able to manage events and menu for events.