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About Us Secondz is a New York–based food brand bringing America’s first ready-to-cook curry puffs to market. Inspired by bold, Michelin-recognized Southeast Asian street food, our handcrafted puffs are double the size of typical options and packed with authentic flavor. We’ve sold thousands of puffs with a 5-star customer rating, and we’re on a mission to make global flavors easy, exciting, and accessible—ready in just minutes, no preservatives, no artificial flavors or colorings. We’re looking for a high-energy, customer-focused Sales Assistant to join our team at NYC farmers’ markets. You’ll be the friendly face of Secondz—engaging with customers, handling food safely, and keeping our booth running smoothly from setup to close. Key Responsibilities • Greet every customer with a big smile and warm, welcoming energy., • Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system and accurately handle cash and card transactions., • Safely handle, package, and serve food samples according to food safety guidelines., • Restock products, maintain a clean and inviting booth, and manage inventory during the event., • Share product knowledge and our brand story to engage and excite customers., • Assist with booth setup and breakdown. Qualifications • Positive, outgoing personality with strong people skills., • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs., • Previous retail, customer service, or farmers’ market experience a plus., • Food handling experience preferred; food handler certification is a bonus., • Must be available on weekends and able to work outdoors in varying weather. Perks • Be part of a growing, flavor-packed food brand with a passionate team., • Competitive hourly pay + sales incentives

The Line Cook is a self-starter & team player with leadership qualities who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment. Excellent organizational skills • Desire to learn about flavors from various ethnic cuisines, such as Asian, Latin, Hawaiian, and Italian, that inspire our contemporary dishes, • Set up stations with all necessary supplies, • Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly, • Prepare menu items in cooperation with the greater kitchen., • Flexibility to work within all stations, • Experience in fry, plancha, poke, garde manger, or expeditor, • Self-starter with the capacity to follow through on tasks, • The ability to multitask at all points during your workday, • An eagerness to grow as part of a close-knit team, • Reports all operational needs and equipment or aspects of the, • kitchen in need of repair or improvement to management, • Additional Pay is bilingual in Spanish & English! Shifts Needed PM • Sun-Wednesday 6p - 2:30a, • Thursday- Saturday 6p-4:30a AM • Mon- Sunday 9/10 am to 6/7 pm Orbital Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment. We are committed to an inclusive work environment and value the constant evolution of our business practices.

Pay: $20.00 per hour for the current event on 10 August 2025 Job description: Job Description: MSK Global is hiring dynamic and motivated individuals to represent our client LemFi, a trusted financial app for the diaspora, during events and on-the-ground marketing campaigns in New York City. Your responsibilities: Promote the LemFi app to the public (in stores, at events, on the street) Assist users with registration and explain key benefits Be friendly, confident, and represent the brand professionally Who we're looking for: Comfortable approaching and speaking with people Speaks English fluently (other South Asian languages like Hindi, Urdu, or Bengali are a plus) Available on weekends Previous experience in promotions, marketing, or customer service is a plus Students are welcome What we offer: Flexible and straightforward work $15/hour compensation Opportunities for regular ongoing work with MSK Global Friendly, multicultural team environment Priority will be given to: Members of the Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi communities in New York, as they closely match our target audience. Job Type: Part-time Compensation Package: Hourly pay Performance bonus Schedule: 8 hour shift Every weekend Holidays Weekends as needed Weekends only Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10040 (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Bartender Wanted – Join Our Asian-Spanish Fusion Restaurant! Are you passionate about craft cocktails and exceptional hospitality? Our vibrant Asian-Spanish fusion restaurant is looking for a talented Bartender to join our team and bring bold flavors to life through unforgettable drinks and service. Location: Bronx, NY Position: Part-time or Full-time Compensation: Hourly wage + tips What You’ll Do: • Create and serve innovative cocktails that complement our Asian and Spanish fusion menu, • Provide warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to our guests, • Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar, • Collaborate with the culinary team to craft seasonal drink specials, • Minimum 1 year of bartending experience (restaurant/bar/lounge), • Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, and Asian + Spanish flavor profiles, • Excellent communication and multitasking skills, • A team player with a positive attitude and attention to detail

ONLY SERVERS (no bartender-no other positions) wanted for upscale Queens Asian Fusion restaurant in Astoria. Toast skills REQUIRED! DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE OR aren’t POS proficient. Must be a team player with the patience to grow as we do. Only the experienced need apply. . $11.65 pr hour plus pooled tips.

Job Description Position: Cook – San Wei Grand Central Pay: $19.00 per hour Company Overview: San Wei Grand Central is a high-energy fast-casual eatery located inside Grand Central Terminal in New York City. Known for our flavorful rice and noodle bowls, signature pastrami sandwiches, and bubble tea drinks, we deliver bold flavors with consistent service in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for dependable and motivated kitchen professionals to join our growing team. Position Overview: We are hiring a Cook who can confidently execute our menu with consistency and efficiency. The ideal candidate will be responsible for prepping ingredients, cooking proteins and sides according to our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen space. This role is key to ensuring smooth back-of-house operations and delivering the quality San Wei is known for. Key Responsibilities: Execute all recipes and cooking tasks in accordance with company SOPs Prep ingredients including vegetables, proteins, sauces, and noodles Cook and assemble hot food items with speed, accuracy, and consistency Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen workstations Monitor food quality and report any discrepancies to the manager Adhere to food safety, sanitation, and health code standards Support team with additional kitchen duties as needed Requirements: Minimum 1 year of experience in a kitchen or line cook role Ability to read and follow prep lists and recipe SOPs Familiarity with Asian cuisine is a plus Able to lift 30+ lbs and stand for long periods Strong attention to detail and time management Must be punctual, dependable, and a team player Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Must be able to commute to Grand Central Terminal, NYC 10017 Compensation & Benefits: Pay: $19.00 per hour Employee food & drink discounts Paid training Flexible scheduling Opportunities for advancement Paid time off (for eligible employees) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Expected Hours: 30–40 hours per week Shifts: 8-hour shifts, with morning, day, evening, and weekend options Work Location: In person at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY 10017 Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid training

3 years + expierence in different style of cuisine Asian , American ., creativity and able to create dishes from scratch food handlers permit must be well rounded must have food handlers permit resume is a must Please do not apply if you do not have each requirement

Role Overview Join KPOT, one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the U.S! With over 100 locations and expanding, KPOT is redefining the dining scene with its unique All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ and Hot Pot experience. We are seeking a passionate Restaurant Manager (Bilingual) who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. At KPOT, you will be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering incredible guest experiences, with real opportunities to grow your career. For those who are result-driven, enthusiastic, and looking to join a one-of-a-kind team, KPOT is the place to be! The Restaurant Manager plays a critical leadership role at our KPOT locations, overseeing the success of front-of-house operations. This Restaurant Manager position requires an individual who is highly organized, adept at multitasking, and capable of coaching team members effectively in real-time. The ideal Restaurant Manager will have a strong track record of fostering a culture of exceptional hospitality and will be responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. Availability to work evenings and weekends is essential. RESPONSIBILITIES • Full Operational Oversight: Hold full P&L accountability, manage prime cost control (food, labor, purchasing), inventory, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations., • Team Leadership & Staffing: Lead hiring, staffing to required levels, corrective actions, and integrated company initiatives across teams., • Standards & Procedures: Maintain expert knowledge of brand standards, plate presentation, recipe adherence, and overall operational procedures., • Customer & Floor Management: Oversee floor operations, shift management, labor cuts, and engage with customers to ensure exceptional service., • Facilities & Special Projects: Conduct operational audits, resolve facilities issues, and manage weekly special projects. Core Qualifications • Restaurant & Bar Management Experience: 2+ years leading full-service restaurant operations and bartending, with a hands-on approach to service and team supervision., • Certified Food Safety: Holds a valid State-Mandated Food Handlers Certification, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards., • Tech-Savvy Operations: Proficient in POS systems, scheduling software, inventory/purchasing platforms, streamlining daily operations., • Professional Communication: Demonstrates clear, high-level communication skills to effectively lead teams and enhance guest satisfaction., • Financial Acumen: Solid experience with P&L management, understanding the relationship between sales, labor, and operational costs., • Bilingual, English and Mandarin required Preferred Qualifications • Advanced Leadership: 3+ years in full-service restaurant management and bartending, with a proven track record of operational excellence., • Food Safety Expertise: Holds a State-Mandated Food Manager Certification, reflecting advanced food safety and regulatory knowledge., • Operational Technology Mastery: Deep familiarity with restaurant tech tools, including advanced POS, scheduling, and inventory systems., • Guest Experience Champion: Strong communication and a passion for delivering world-class service at every touchpoint., • Strategic Financial Insight: In-depth understanding of P&L metrics with the ability to implement strategies that drive profitability and improve key KPIs. Perks & Benefits • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with shifts that fit your lifestyle., • Generous Employee Discount: Receive 30% off meals to enjoy your favorite dishes anytime., • Vibrant Work Culture: Be part of a fun, high-energy team with opportunities for career growth and advancement., • Performance-Based Bonus Potential: Earn additional income through performance and goal-driven incentives. ABOUT KPOT KPOT offers both worlds of Korean BBQ and Asian Hot Pot. What is Hot Pot? Hot pot is an Asian cooking method, prepared with a simmering pot of soup stock at the dining table, containing a variety of East Asian foods and ingredients. While your hot pot is simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table in front of your eyes, in a manner similar to fondue. Korean barbecue known locally as (고기구이) gogi-gui, “Meat Roast”, refers to the Korean cuisine method of grilling meat such as beef, chicken or pork, that you prepare yourself at your table. Our menu offers an extensive selection of fresh quality meats, seafood, noodles, and vegetables for Hot Pot and BBQ experience. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Paid time off, • Paid training Shift: • Day shift, • Evening shift, • Night shift, • Work Location: In person

✅ Basic Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old (or per state labor laws). Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. Strong verbal communication skills in English. Bilingual in English and Chinese is a plus (especially in Asian restaurants). ✅ Appearance & Professionalism Clean, neat appearance with professional dress. Friendly, welcoming attitude with strong interpersonal skills. Able to remain calm, polite, and professional under pressure. ✅ Skills & Experience Previous experience in hospitality, customer service, or as a host is preferred but not required. Comfortable using iPad, reservation/waitlist systems (like Yelp Waitlist, OpenTable, etc.). Able to manage guest seating, wait times, and table rotation efficiently. Basic POS or phone system experience is a plus. ✅ Work Availability Must be available to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays. Punctual, reliable, and able to handle fast-paced environments. Willing to work closely with the team including servers, bussers, and managers. ✅ Soft Skills Warm and positive attitude—first impressions matter. Strong problem-solving and multitasking ability. Able to politely manage upset guests or delays.

We are seeking an organized Appointment Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting Asian speaking clients, outreaching and scheduling field service appointments and collecting /verifing data to ensure a smooth flow of operations and provide excellent customer service. NO SELLING! This position requires strong administrative skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Duties Outreach and Schedule appointments Handle incoming calls and inquiries with professionalism, providing information and collectaing information. Maintain accurate documentation. Utilize computerized systems for appointment scheduling and management. Conduct follow-up calls to remind patients of upcoming appointments or necessary documentation. Qualifications Familiarity with medical terminology and coding practices is highly desirable. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficient in using computer systems for scheduling and record keeping. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients and staff. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic environment. We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic Appointment Coordinator who is committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective appointment management. Job Type: Temporary Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week Benefits: Work from home Work Location: Remote

South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. With a flexible schedule and generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: Established in 1996, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is a 501(c)3 youth development organization dedicated to providing holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City students. Our mission is to foster a strong sense of belonging in youth while equipping them with tools to excel academically, professionally, and personally. By championing education equity through our innovative approach, we ensure our youth are prepared to thrive and make meaningful contributions to their communities. As one of the first South Asian organizations in the United States, we play a critical role in supporting the positive development of youth from immigrant communities. Today, we provide culturally affirming programming at 10 schools and our community center reaching an ever-growing number of individuals each year. To date, we have made a significant impact on the well-being of our community by fostering resilience and wellness and increasing access to opportunities. Position Summary: The Young Women’s Leadership Program Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination and facilitation of SAYA’s programming at our partner high schools and the Elmhurst Center including but not limited to Young Women’s Leadership and Postsecondary Access. SAYA’s high school programming aims to help youth navigate their complex and layered personal and social identities; practice self-care; develop positive relationships with family members and peers; and receive mentorship. The skills we help our youth build are transferable in other areas of their lives and in the future, including succeeding in high school and post-secondary opportunities. The goal is to raise their critical consciousness so that they will be better equipped to navigate their own lives, offer peer support to others and become advocates for themselves and their communities. Supervisor: Co-Director of High School and College Programs Responsibilities: Program Management • Oversee the registration and enrollment process for youth., • Lead the annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference., • Track and manage attendance and other student data using our web-based database and other customized tools., • Provide program data for grant reporting as is necessary., • Conduct periodic evaluation of programming to measure effectiveness of services and maintain documentation of activities and outcomes., • Attend trainings, professional development workshops and conferences., • Manage new projects, initiatives, and duties. Curriculum Development and Facilitation • Develop lesson plans and curriculum for leadership, college access and enrichment programming., • Utilize social emotional learning framework and strategies in the development of resources, tools and support for youth., • Incorporate social justice and advocacy framework for curriculum development., • Facilitate sessions at the Elmhurst Center and school site(s)., • Collaborate with colleagues around the planning of lessons, curriculum, career exposure and career events, special events, and trips., • Plan and facilitate enrichment activities such as visual arts, performing arts, and interest-based clubs during the school day and after school., • Incorporate an equity lens in program development., • Relationship Building and Youth Engagement., • Build positive rapport and mentoring relationships with youth by being enthusiastic, approachable, available and ready to listen., • Navigate varying group dynamics when facilitating different cohorts of youth and be a strong relationship-builder., • Provide individual, group advisement, and overall guidance for the personal and academic development of youth participants., • Participate in youth activities and free time spent outside of formally structured programming., • Lead events, and recreational and enrichment activities, which will vary throughout the year based on student interest and program scheduling priorities., • Coordinate and chaperone trips which may be held during the school day, after-school, evenings, weekends and summer., • Support youth with academic activities by providing assistance with school work and projects., • Ability to hold space for difficult conversations and formulate a plan of action for individual youth after 1:1 check ins. Partnership Development and Recruitment • Cultivate strong partnerships with SAYA colleagues, school teachers/administrators, college representatives, other CBOs and NYC government agencies to provide youth with a range of resources and support., • Build collaborative relationships with community partners and school leaders, including administration, teachers, parent coordinators, and guidance counselors., • Strengthen the connection between SAYA school partner sites and SAYA’s Elmhurst Center by collaborating with colleagues and providing information about Center programs and events to school-based youth., • Participate in youth recruitment efforts with outreach to school and community organization stakeholders., • Attend occasional evening events at the school site(s), Elmhurst Center, and other community-based organizations throughout the year to represent SAYA programming. The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Qualifications: • Bachelor degree required, • At least 2+ years experience in relevant fields (Education, Social Work, Counseling) preferred, • Experience with workshop facilitation, youth mentorship, classroom management, and curriculum development required, • Experience developing curriculum incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL), social justice and positive youth development, • Previous experience in and knowledge of NYC public schools required, • Highly flexible and openness to feedback, with ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, • Willingness to support larger SAYA team with various tasks as is needed, must be open to and contribute to supportive team culture across programs, • Excels with contingency planning for events, workshops, and flexibility in addressing changing program needs, • Excellent proficiency in Google Suite, including Google Spreadsheet, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Forms, MS-Excel, • Must be comfortable with public speaking in leading events and initiative Compensation and Benefits • $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience, • PTO starting at 25 days, • 10 paid holidays, • 12 weeks (60 days) of paid leave based on eligibility, • Employer sponsored medical benefits with generous employer contributions for employee and dependents, • Optional dental, vision, transit, and FSA benefits, • Retirement plan with 1:1 match of employee’s contribution up to 3% of annual salary (capped at $16,000) Additional Information • This position is in-person, • This role may require you to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule. You must be available to work early morning hours at school-based sites and evening hours when at our Elmhurst Center, • Must be comfortable with periodic commute and occasional transfer of items between school and SAYA central office, and other designated locations as assigned or as is needed Please provide a cover letter with your application. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.