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At NAYA, we're on an exciting journey - growing fast, sharing authentic, fresh and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors, and building a team that grows right along with us. Our mission is to build genuine connections through the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us We are looking for an experienced, passionate person to grow with us as we live our mission. If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. You will love working at NAYA We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including: • Competitive pay to recognize your impact, • Competitive bonus plan Paid Vacation time • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving, • Flexible Spending Account, • Commuter benefits to make life easier, • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals --- because we believe in enjoying what we serve, • Pet Insurance - because we love our furry friends, • Growth opportunities at every level --- we invest in developing leaders from within Employee Assistance, Pay on Demand, Identity Theft Protection, and much more! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. About the Role The Vice President of Restaurant Operations is a senior leader responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling performance, and building the infrastructure required for NAYA's next phase of growth. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to translate strategy into consistent, high-performing restaurant execution across all markets. This leader will own field operations, market expansion readiness, and the development of a strong, people-first culture that delivers exceptional guest experiences while driving profitable growth. How You'll Make an Impact Operational Strategy \& Business Performance • Translate company strategy into clear, executable operational plans across all restaurants and markets, • Drive consistent improvement in key performance metrics: sales, transactions, labor productivity, food cost, and store-level profitability, • Establish and reinforce operating standards that ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability, • Build systems, routines, and accountability structures that elevate execution across Area Managers and General Managers, • Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and performance targets Market Growth \& New Market Strategy • Lead operational readiness for new restaurant openings and market expansion, • Develop scalable playbooks for entering and stabilizing new markets, • Partner with Real Estate, Development, and Marketing to ensure successful market launches, • Build regional leadership structures to support multi-market growth (Market Directors, Area Managers), • Identify risks and opportunities in new and existing markets, adjusting strategy accordingly Guest Experience \& Brand Execution • Ensure consistent delivery of a high-quality, hospitality-driven guest experience across all locations, • Champion initiatives that enhance speed, accuracy, food quality, and overall guest satisfaction, • Partner with Marketing and Culinary to bring brand and menu initiatives to life in restaurants, • Leverage guest feedback and operational data to continuously improve the experience People \& Culture Leadership • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing field organization rooted in NAYA's values, • Create clear expectations, coaching rhythms, and accountability across all levels of operations, • Develop strong leadership pipelines (Shift Leaders → GMs → Area Managers → Market Directors), • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Compliance \& NYC Operational Expertise • Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws, with deep expertise in NYC Fair Workweek (FWW) requirements, • Partner with HR and Legal to mitigate risk and uphold best practices across scheduling, pay, and employee relations Who You Are • A strategic restaurant operator who can zoom out to set direction and zoom in to drive execution, • A builder who thrives in growth environments and knows how to scale systems, teams, and performance, • A strong people leader who develops talent and holds teams accountable, • Highly data-driven, with the ability to translate insights into action, • Hands-on, visible, and present in the field What You'll Bring • 10+ years of progressive restaurant operations leadership experience -with significant experience in the fast casual sector, • Proven success leading multi-market operations and supporting new market expansion, • Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and improve unit-level economics, • Experience building and leading high-performing field leadership teams, • Strong cross-functional partnership skills (Finance, HR, Marketing, Culinary, Technology) You will love working at NAYA

At NAYA, we're on an exciting journey - growing fast, sharing authentic, fresh and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors, and building a team that grows right along with us. At NAYA, our mission is to share the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us We are looking for an experienced, passionate person to grow with us as we live our mission. If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. You will love working at NAYA We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including: • Paid Vacation time, • Pet Insurance - because At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. The Guest Experience Specialist is responsible for managing and elevating NAYA's guest communication across all feedback channels---including email, surveys, social media, and third-party platforms. This role ensures that every guest interaction is handled with care, consistency, and a solutions-oriented mindset, turning feedback into meaningful action. You will serve as the voice of the guest within the organization---responding to inquiries, recovering guest experiences, documenting insights, and escalating issues when needed. You'll be the person who sees feedback as more than a response task, but as a system for continuous improvement---someone who is empathetic, detail-oriented, and driven to create exceptional guest experiences at scale. How You'll Impact What You'll Do Guest Communication \& Recovery • Address a wide range of topics including general inquiries, food and service feedback, and technical issues., • Recover guest experiences through thoughtful, timely, and solution-oriented responses., • Support and potentially expand into active engagement on social media comments. Feedback Management \& Documentation • Accurately document, categorize, and track all guest inquiries and feedback., • Maintain detailed records to ensure visibility into trends, recurring issues, and resolution outcomes., • Utilize reputation management and CRM tools to manage interactions efficiently and consistently. Escalation \& Issue Resolution • Identify and escalate inquiries to appropriate internal stakeholders, including Operations, Marketing, and Technology teams., • Clearly document technical issues and partner with teams to ensure timely resolution., • Monitor recurring issues and help prevent future occurrences through proactive follow-up. Insights \& Continuous Improvement • Analyze guest feedback to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement., • Provide recommendations to enhance guest experience across in-store and digital channels., • Conduct proactive guest outreach when needed to support operational initiatives or marketing campaigns. Operational Awareness • Maintain a strong, up-to-date understanding of NAYA's menu, restaurant operations, procedures, and technology platforms., • Stay current on updates and changes to ensure accurate and informed guest communication. What you Bring • High School Diploma or equivalent required., • 1+ years of experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within hospitality or a multi-unit environment., • Exceptional customer service skills, with strong active listening and written/verbal communication abilities., • Experience using tools such as Google Workspace, reputation management platforms (Tattle, SOCI, Olo Engage, Yext), and CRM systems (Salesforce, Kustomer, Gladly, etc.)., • Ability to document and communicate technical issues clearly for escalation and resolution., • Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail. A mindset that is: • Guest-first, prioritizing quality of interaction over speed---ensuring every guest feels heard and supported, not rushed., • Skilled at navigating complex feedback, able to break down multi-layered concerns and respond thoughtfully., • Intuitive in recognizing when a guest is seeking resolution versus simply wanting to be heard---and able to adapt accordingly., • Curious and growth-oriented, with a desire to continuously improve how the role functions, not just execute it., • Highly organized, empathetic, and solutions-driven.

maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook. We're looking for a passionate assistant captain to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and welcoming customers through our doors. You have experience in successfully managing a team, fostering unity, and working together to accomplish daily goals. No task is too small for you. When you join our team, you'll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level of service to all of our guests. You'll be able to speak authentically about who we are, and every item on our food and beverage menu. You love cookies, you are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague you don't take yourself too seriously. You will be based at any of the mamans. Is one particularly close to home? Let us know when you come in for an interview and we will do our best to accommodate! What you'll do: • 80% of your time spent on the floor completing tasks your team completes, and 20% of your time spent on scheduling, ordering and emailing with the back office team, • Answer company emails in a timely manner, • Ensure food and labor costs stay consistent and follow company guidelines, • Keep an eye on your cafe's financial results and motivate your team to constantly go above and beyond, • Successfully communicate specials of the season, encourage guests to try our best selling items etc., • Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars through warm hospitality and impeccable service; develop one-on-one rapport with returning guests -- do you know their order? Dial up the coffee without even asking!, • Make decisions based on ensuring happiness for the guests, the team and the company while maximizing profitability, • Always keep an eye out for dirty cups, napkins that fell to the ground, the cleanliness of our restrooms or dirty cigarette buts on our terraces, • Investigate and resolve any guest concerns What we're looking for: • You have minimum 1 years leadership experience, • You take complete ownership of your team, cafe and everything needed to provide the best experience to customers, • You have a good instinct of knowing what problems to solve on your own, and which ones need to be escalated, • You ensure food and safety at all times, and have a food handler's certificate, • Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, special events, and or occasional emergencies as needed, • Hospitality is your passion, you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends, • You make people feel good---your team and guests alike. You lead by example, • You learn quickly and are able to adapt to maman's unique culture, • If we get stuck in an elevator together, you'll crack a joke and we'll laugh along the way What's in it for you: • Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work, • Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you cookie monsters!

MortgageDepot (NMLS #1133788) a multistate mortgage broker, is seeking an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator to join our expanding team. MortgageDepot takes a strategic digital approach to the traditional mortgage industry, which has landed us in Inc’s 5,000 fastest growing companies. We are among the Top 22,000 sites visited daily in the US, and Top 115,500 worldwide according to Alexa Traffic Rank. We run a powerful lead generation platform and are seeking a talented and motivated individual to take advantage of this client sourcing opportunity as we expand our branch operations to other states. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Mortgage Loan Originator in our Queens location. The ideal candidate will have an active NMLS license and at least 1-2 years of experience as a mortgage loan officer or in a similar role. Job Description The primary role of the Mortgage Loan Originator is to leverage MortgageDepot’s offerings to attract customers, originate mortgages, manage loan pipeline, and network and build relationships with realtors, attorneys, financial professionals, past customers, and other nontraditional sources while providing excellent customer service. He or she will also be expected to supervise and provide guidance to less-experienced staff members. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leverage MortgageDepot digital platform and social media tools to engage with prospective leads. Build and maintain an active book of business through MortgageDepot provided leads as well as self-sourcing methods. Inform prospective and existing customers of the vast array of choices available through MortgageDepot lending partners, including all loan products and procedures, prevailing rates, policies, and underwriting requirements Gather and analyzing applicant’s financial data; including financial statements, tax returns and credit to determine feasibility of qualifying for a loan and match customers’ needs with an appropriate loan program. Compile loan disclosures and facilitate negotiations with borrowers to establish standards on items such as itemization of fees, loan repayment options and other credit terms. Interface between loan processors, underwriters, lenders and realtors on behalf of the applicant as needed to ensure a successful loan transaction. Remain up-to-date with changing rules, regulations and guidelines from FNMA, FHLMC, FHA, and VA in addition to other investors and agencies. Supervise and provide guidance to Jr. Mortgage Loan Originators as they transition in to licensed MLOs. Research and stay up to date on market rates and trends to better consult clients. Attend in-person and / or virtual meetings with potential clients or real estate brokers. Qualifications / Requirements Active NMLS state license Minimum 1-2 years of previous experience as a mortgage loan officer or in a similar role High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree is desired Knowledge of guidelines for loan programs and various types of loans such as FHA, FHMLC, FNMA, VA and commercial loans, etc. Working knowledge of mortgage loan computer software (e.g. Calyx Point) Experience in self-sourcing and servicing business leads Excellent customer service, sales, and written and verbal communication skills Proficient Microsoft Office skills required Must be open to participate in Marketing initiatives and office meetings. Bilingual is a plus, but not mandatory Ability to multitask and prioritize projects with multiple deadlines Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Additionally, we offer Immediate compensation Accredited fast-track MLO training program Low competitive rates and fees to your clients Over 60 wholesale lenders to choose from A suite of commercial property lending programs Automated pricing engine 24 to 48-hour loan approvals Referral base prospecting assistance Strategic co-branding partnership with realtors Access to digital lead generation system Access to full-service, in-house marketing, events and social media team Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30,000.00 - $900,000.00 per year Benefits: Flexible schedule Work Location: In person