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  • Front Desk Postion
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    Front Desk Postion
    1 day ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Are you the kind of person who makes everyone feel at ease the moment they walk in or call? We’re looking for a Reception Specialist Associate — someone organized, professional, and people-focused who thrives in fast-paced, front-facing environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, keeping things running smoothly, and creating great first impressions every single day. What You’ll Do Welcome visitors, clients, and guests with a professional and friendly attitude Manage phone calls, messages, and scheduling with efficiency and clarity Handle basic administrative tasks — email coordination, data entry, and record keeping Assist management and staff with meeting coordination and front office operations Keep the reception and lobby area neat, organized, and inviting Provide information, direct inquiries, and represent the company with professionalism What We’re Looking For Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Professional appearance and positive attitude Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented Basic computer and office software skills (email, spreadsheets, etc.) Prior experience in reception, admin, or hospitality is helpful — not required Team player with a calm and confident approach What We Offer $20–$25 per hour depending on experience Weekly pay schedule Career growth and training opportunities Supportive team culture Flexible scheduling options Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in professionalism, kindness, and teamwork. If you love helping people and keeping things organized, we’d love to meet you!

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  • Warehouse Clerk
    Warehouse Clerk
    4 days ago
    $17–$18 hourly
    Full-time
    Union

    Bilingual Warehouse Clerk (Spanish/English) – Elizabeth, NJ Location: Elizabeth, NJ Pay Rate: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience) Schedule: Full-time, day shift (Monday–Friday) Job Summary A fast-growing distribution operation in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a reliable Bilingual Warehouse Clerk (Spanish/English) to support daily warehouse and administrative functions. This role is ideal for someone who’s comfortable working on the warehouse floor while also handling paperwork, inventory updates, and basic data entry. Key Responsibilities • Receive and process inbound and outbound shipments, • Prepare orders for shipping and customer pickup, • Enter and update inventory and shipping data in the system, • Print labels, packing slips, and shipping documents, • Communicate with drivers, warehouse staff, and office personnel (Spanish/English), • Assist with cycle counts and inventory organization, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, • Support general warehouse operations as needed Qualifications • Bilingual: Spanish and English (required), • Prior warehouse, shipping/receiving, or logistics experience preferred, • Basic computer skills (data entry, email, inventory systems), • Ability to lift up to 40–50 lbs and perform physical tasks, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Reliable attendance and team-oriented attitude Why You’ll Like This Role • Stable, full-time opportunity in Elizabeth, NJ, • Mix of warehouse and office-style responsibilities, • Consistent schedule and team environment, • Opportunity to grow within operations/logistics How to Apply Apply online to be considered for this Bilingual Warehouse Clerk opportunity in Elizabeth, NJ. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.

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  • Front Desk Receptionist – Beauty Salon (Bilingual Spanish/English)
    Front Desk Receptionist – Beauty Salon (Bilingual Spanish/English)
    9 days ago
    Full-time
    West Orange

    Front Desk Receptionist – Beauty Salon (Bilingual Spanish/English) West Orange / Montclair Area, NJ $17 per hour Full Time | Tuesday – Saturday We are looking for a friendly, organized, and professional Front Desk Receptionist to join our growing beauty salon team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, providing great customer service, and supporting a busy salon environment. As the first point of contact for our clients, you will play a key role in ensuring every guest has a welcoming and smooth experience from the moment they arrive until they leave. Responsibilities • Greet clients warmly and provide an exceptional customer experience, • Schedule, confirm, and manage client appointments using the salon booking system, • Answer incoming phone calls and respond to customer inquiries regarding services, availability, and pricing, • Coordinate closely with stylists and technicians to ensure smooth and accurate scheduling, • Check clients in and out efficiently and process payments, • Assist with retail product sales and recommend products based on client needs, • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the front desk, waiting area, and reception workspace, • Ensure retail displays and product shelves remain stocked and organized, • Send appointment confirmations and reminders to clients, • Manage walk-in clients and assist in fitting them into the schedule when possible, • Handle client questions or concerns in a professional and friendly manner, • Support stylists with client flow and help keep the day running on schedule, • Assist with light administrative tasks such as organizing forms, client records, and daily reports, • Bilingual (English and Spanish) required, • Friendly, professional, and positive attitude, • Excellent customer service and communication skills, • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, • Ability to work in a fast-paced salon environment, • Previous salon, spa, or customer service experience is a plus, • West Orange, NJ 07052 (Required)

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  • Virtual Assistant
    Virtual Assistant
    15 days ago
    $27–$35 hourly
    Full-time
    New Brighton, Staten Island

    As a virtual assistant, you will be responsible for keeping the office organized, efficient, and running smoothly. Your work supports managers, employees, and sometimes our customers. Position Summary; You will provide administrative and clerical support virtually to ensure efficient daily operations. This role assists staff, manages office procedures, and contributes to a professional, organized, and productive work environment. The ideal candidate is expected to be detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at multitasking. Key Responsibilities; Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence. Maintain calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments. Assist with travel arrangements and meeting logistics. Office Operations- Track and order supplies; coordinate with vendors as needed. Support onboarding of new employees with office setup. Data & Records Management Enter and update data in spreadsheets or office databases. Maintain accurate records, logs, and reports. Assist with compliance requirements by keeping documentation current. Customer & Staff Support Provide customer service and respond to inquiries. Support internal staff with administrative tasks and information. Track budgets, expenses, and department spending. Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks as directed. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred. 1–3 years of administrative or office support experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other office software. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Customer service–oriented with a friendly, professional demeanor. Salary & Benefits Salary ranges from $27- $35 Health Insurance Additional Bonuses

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  • Supply Chain Manager
    Supply Chain Manager
    17 days ago
    $55000–$60000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Expeditor MTO Department | Industrial Construction 📍 New York, 17 State Street Full-time | In-office (5 days a week) About Us PNK Group is an engineering and production company specializing in industrial construction. We are a vertically integrated organization that brings together investment, development, engineering, and general contracting expertise under one roof. As an investor, we finance our own projects. As a developer, we manage the entire construction process. As an engineering company, we design efficient, future-ready industrial buildings. And as a general contractor, we deliver them using large-unit building components manufactured at our own production facilities. We are a growing company driven by innovation and a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving. At PNK Group, you’ll work on meaningful projects with real end-to-end impact, collaborate with experienced professionals, and have the opportunity to grow alongside the company. We value initiative, teamwork, and fresh ideas, and we believe that our people play a key role in shaping the future of industrial development. The Role We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Expeditor to support procurement operations and coordinate orders between suppliers and construction sites. This role is essential in ensuring timely delivery, accurate order tracking, and smooth communication across departments. The ideal candidate is proactive, structured, and comfortable managing multiple orders simultaneously. What You Will Do Order Coordination & Delivery Control Coordinate orders between suppliers and construction sites Ensure timely delivery and payment processing Monitor order status and proactively resolve delays Maintain high OTIF performance (97%+) Cross-Functional Communication Communicate with site managers, suppliers, procurement, and accounting teams Provide status updates on open Purchase Orders (POs) Escalate risks or delivery issues when necessary Procurement & Administrative Support Assist with preparation of purchase orders Support procurement and accounting departments with documentation Ensure complete and accurate order tracking records Data & Database Management Maintain and update order database Ensure all POs older than 2 days have fully completed order tracking cards Maintain at least 80% completeness of supplier contact data in the database Performance Expectations (KPIs) Fully completed order tracking cards for all POs older than 2 days 97%+ OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) delivery performance 80%+ completeness of supplier contact data in database What We Are Looking For Conversational English required Experience maintaining databases is a plus Experience in procurement or construction is a plus Strong organizational and coordination skills Ability to manage multiple active orders simultaneously High attention to detail and accountability What We Offer Starting salary: $55,000 $60,000 after 90-day probation period Health insurance PTO and paid holidays Office located in Wall Street Opportunity to grow within procurement and construction operations Exposure to large-scale industrial projects

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  • Personal Assistant (PA)
    Personal Assistant (PA)
    20 days ago
    $2000–$2500 monthly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Company: Remote and part-time personal assistant position in Mr. Houle's Fintech Industry. Location: Remote (USA). Type of employment: Part-Time, Independent Contractor. Hours: 10-15 hours a week (Flexible Schedule) Salary: 20,000-30,000 annually (Pro-rated in terms of experience and number of hours) Do you consider yourself to be an organized and tech-savvy employee who is interested in working remotely but wants flexibility? We are currently recruiting a capable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to offer advanced administrative services to a hectic executive in the fast-paced fintech sector. It is a tremendous bonus to an individual who works better in an isolated setting and wants to supplement their existing job, education, or lifestyle with a part-time job. We want to hear from you if you are a self-starter, possess excellent communication skills, and have a way to organize things. About the Role: In this position, you will be the right hand of Mr. Houle, and you will be running some of his daily activities comfortably from the comfort of your home. Your major duties will involve: Email Management: Surveillance, categorization, and handling of inboxes, drafting email and sending them to customers and business associates. Administrative Assistance: Light administrative support in the form of schedule making, information input, and document preparation. Financial Liaison: Following and auditing small bookkeeping activities to facilitate financial activities in the fintech sector. Task Coordination: Assisting with the coordination of projects within a rapid context and meeting deadlines. What We're Looking For: The candidate to hire is expected to be dependable, self-reliant, and willing to learn. These are the things you need to have: Good Organizational Skills: The capability to handle time and multitask without a hitch. Technical Skills: Feels at ease with online tools, such as Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of project management software or fintech platforms is an added advantage. Good English: Good written and spoken English skills to be able to communicate with clients and other staff professionally. Proactive Attitude: This is the capacity to look ahead, be self-scheduled and perform tasks without much oversight. Experience: The right candidate does not have to have prior experience in administrative, bookkeeping, or executive support but it will be an advantage. Why Join Mr. Houle's Team? Work Anywhere: This is a completely remote role and has a flexible working schedule that is customized to fit your life. Attractive Salary: Make between 20,000 to 30,000 a year, compensated in part-time. Career Insight: Acquire valuable experience and knowledge of the industry of accounting and finance technology (fintech). Urgent Position: This job is urgently required, and hence, the time of commencement is instant in the case of a successful candidate. Ready to Apply? We would be interested in hearing from you if you are a responsible and self-driven person and want to get a part-time job with flexible hours that would suit your lifestyle. Please include a resume and a brief cover letter as to why you are the best candidate to fill this position. Your response will be appreciated.

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  • Project Architect
    Project Architect
    24 days ago
    $75920 yearly
    Full-time
    Verona

    Project Architect is needed to perform the following duties: ● Candidate requires to participate and work on different types of projects like Public/Private School, Health facilities, Libraries, Police, Municipal etc. of medium to large size. Candidate should assist project manager on all aspects of cost and schedule, and through resolution of issues that pertain to successful project delivery. ● Understand and learn the building construction application approval process, plan submittals, plan processing, and payment processing. Assist in preparing the “front end” specifications for each project with Project Manager. ● Coordinates the input and efforts of all types of project including Public work and Schools. Learn to negotiate, administers, and control contracts with consultants, developers, contractors and other agencies. ● Identifies potential problem areas in advance, ask for corrective action, and brings unresolved difficulties to the attention of proper authority. ● Assist project manager for reviewing Methods, materials and equipment used in various type of projects including School construction, operation, and maintenance. Prepare meeting minutes at all attended meetings. ● Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD), and Revit equipment to produce designs, working drawings, forms and records. Also creating presentations for clients using Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop CS6. ● Draw detailed scale plans for buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data. ● Candidate should have primary knowledge for Building-related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including the International Code Council. (ICC) building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) codes. ● Perform methods and assist in all phases of construction. ● Predesign (PD) – Candidate should set up Revit files, generate initial 3d sketches, assist project manager to set up the budget and contract documents with client Schematic Design (SD) – Candidate should research materials and design and generate programming. Candidate to participate project manager and client meetings and take meeting minutes notes. Design Development (DD) – Candidate to focus on Drafting work in this phase and generate cartoon set. Candidate to coordinate drawings and schedule with client and MEP Engineers. Candidate to work closely with interior designer and furniture vendors at the same time Construction Documents (CDs) – Candidate to coordinate MEP Set with Architectural and develop cartoon set into fully construction document set. Candidate to assist Project manager for Bidding documents and addendums Construction Administration (CA) – Candidate to attend construction meetings with project managers in this phase, generate field reports, check and approve submittals, provide meeting minutes ● Candidate should know hand drafting and software drafting in Revit and AutoCAD. ● Candidate should know how to deal with Project manager and Plumbing/Mechanical/HVAC/Structure consultants and should make sure everyone is up to date with latest drawing set. ● Candidate should know how to create detailed 3d modelling of buildings including walkthrough, animation and Virtual reality. ● Knowledge Municipal and educational projects using Revit software in architecture is must. ● Candidate should be able to draft detailed Plans, Building Sections, Wall Sections, Elevations, Plan details, Bathroom Details, Stairs and Elevator. ● Produce CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, working drawings, charts, forms, records and color boards for specific architectural design. ● Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings and design layouts. ● Research and develop design and product solutions and presents them for consideration. ● Produce drawings and specifications that have been red lined by project managers. ● Utilize hand rendering techniques to communicate design concepts. Generate presentation drawings/images/sketches for the client to approve design concepts and material selections. ● Responsible for all correspondence, reports, documentation, and general administration for the overall project ● Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software. Bachelor's Degree is required in Architecture .

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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    2 months ago
    $65000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Newport, Jersey City

    About the Concept We are a waterfront restaurant in Jersey City entering an exciting new chapter as a modern, Thai-inspired pan-Asian kitchen & bar. The concept blends bold Southeast Asian flavors, elevated casual dining, a cocktail-forward bar program, and a strong focus on year-round operations, takeout & delivery, and disciplined service standards. We are seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to help lead day-to-day operations, maintain structure across teams, and support inventory and vendor management across both FOH and BOH. Position Summary The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations and front-of-house execution while partnering closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure consistency across service, labor, inventory, and the overall guest experience. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented operator who is comfortable managing inventory and vendor relationships, driving cost control, and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, Asian or Asian-inspired restaurant environment. This is not a passive management role — the ideal candidate thrives in building systems, coaching teams, and driving results. Key Responsibilities Operations & Leadership • Oversee daily restaurant operations, with primary ownership of front-of-house execution, • Lead by example on the floor during service, ensuring pacing, quality, and hospitality standards, • Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followed; personally open/close shifts as needed, • Partner closely with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain food and beverage consistency Inventory, Ordering & Vendor Management • Track and manage bar inventory levels, including spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, • Monitor usage, par levels, and ordering cadence to minimize waste and stockouts, • Support BOH leadership with kitchen inventory and ordering, as needed, • Manage and maintain relationships with multiple vendors (food, beverage, beverage distributors, supplies), • Coordinate deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely replenishment of stock, • Assist with cost control and inventory accuracy Team Management & Training • Hire, train, and develop FOH staff including servers, bartenders, runners, and hosts, • Enforce service standards, appearance guidelines, and operating procedures, • Conduct ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action when necessary, • Build clear training systems for menu knowledge, service flow, and guest interaction Labor, Scheduling & Performance • Create and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets, • Monitor labor cost, sales per labor hour, and staffing efficiency, • Ensure staff performance aligns with expectations and business needs Guest Experience • Handle guest concerns and service recovery professionally and efficiently, • Maintain a consistent, elevated guest experience during all service periods, • Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities for improvement Financial & Administrative Oversight • Support inventory management and cost-control initiatives, • Review sales performance, labor metrics, and operational reports, • Utilize POS and restaurant management systems (Toast experience preferred) Qualifications • Minimum 4+ years of restaurant management experience in full-service dining, • Experience in Asian or Asian-inspired concepts strongly preferred, • Proven ability to manage high-volume service environments, • Ability to create and implement SOPs for FOH staff to follow and execute, • Strong understanding of FOH systems, labor management, and service standards, • Comfortable enforcing accountability and performance expectations, • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, • Proficiency with POS systems (Toast a plus), • Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays What We Offer • Leadership role in a growing, evolving concept, • Opportunity to shape systems, standards, and culture, • Year-round operation with strong bar and dinner traffic, • Competitive compensation + performance bonus based on experience, • Growth potential as the concept continues to evolve If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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