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Front of House Managers are our in-house hospitality professionals who ensure daily operational excellence, overall guest satisfaction and management of the FOH team. This role participates in a variety of dimensions of the business from leading the service teams, maximizing food and beverage sales, and handling pre-shift trainings. Manage day to day restaurant and/or floor operations, and provide on-the-floor support to staff for duration of a service shift including but not limited to assigning server sections, overseeing side work, observing steps of service, and maintaining overall cleanliness/tidiness of the restaurant. Participate in interviewing, hiring, and coaching/counseling of hourly employees Ensure restaurant and venue are fully prepared and organized for daily execution of the operation Manage staffing and operations of all revenue centers, dining room and lounge, as applicable based on designated area of focus Prepare scheduling on a weekly basis Ensure maintenance of property by examining areas daily for cleanliness and maintenance needs and directed to appropriate employees to handle Resolve guest concerns and complaints with exemplary level of hospitality Perform all cash handling procedures: checking and collecting staff's cash drops, counting money in register. Check in with guests in bar and restaurant area during shift to ensure guest satisfaction and identify any opportunities Assist with staff trainings both in daily pre-shifts and monthly FOH staff service meetings Maintain pars of all printed promotional materials, comment cards, or other check presenter inserts. Demonstrate an ability to lead and motivate others, and achieve results. Empowered to make day-to-day decisions confidently both with guests, service teams and other departmental management. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with service teams and management. Other duties, initiatives, and tasks as per business need

Join our dynamic team at a full-service agency catering to clients across the nation. Our focus lies in curating upscale tours and vacation packages sourced from a diverse array of vendors. We are currently seeking both talented individuals and those new to the field to join our expanding team. If you are eager to contribute to a flourishing company that offers top-of-the-industry compensation, incredible perks and bonuses, limitless training opportunities, and much more, then we are the ideal place for you to advance your career. Job Openings Available Immediately! Work From The Comfort Of Your Home Comprehensive Company Training Offered Part-time or Full-time Opportunities Proficiency in English is a Must Responsibilities Arrange air and ground transportation for clients. Conduct research to identify optimal pricing and options based on client requirements. Secure hotel reservations in preferred locations for clients. Devise and promote travel and accommodation plans. Qualifications Demonstrates a willingness to learn and adapt. Highly organized with a business-oriented mindset. Ability to thrive in a remote work environment. Capable of working independently with minimal supervision. No prior experience is necessary – we provide training! Benefits Abundant opportunities for career advancement. Attain your own IATA number. Enjoy discounted travel benefits. Familiarization trips are available. Extremely flexible working

This management position works with a team of four staff to keep the Astor House, the New York Junior League's landmarked headquarters on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, running smoothly. This includes managing all maintenance contracts and inspections, reviewing current contracts for value and overseeing internal and external events in the house. The position will work closely with the Events and Catering Manager to coordinate event setup, implementation, and breakdown in the building.

Job Title: Executive Assistant (Full-Time, Remote) Company: Clarity Media Group Location: Remote About Us: Clarity Media Group is a New York-based boutique communications training firm dedicated to empowering individuals and global organizations through effective communication strategies and tailored coaching services. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support our team and contribute to our mission. Position Overview: As an Executive Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our executives’ daily activities. You will manage the calendars and travel arrangements for 1-2 executives, including our Founder & CEO. This position requires a highly organized individual with exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills. A successful candidate has the ability to be both customer and executive-focused, adaptable to varied internal and external needs, and driven to enhance the holistic service experience through effective communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: - Manage complex calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments for executives, and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts as they arise. - Arrange and coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, transportation, itineraries, catering, vendors, etc.. - Ensure the executive’s time aligns with their priorities through a comprehensive understanding of the business, key stakeholders, and required collaboration. - Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external contacts - Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions. - Assist with special projects and administrative tasks as needed. - Maintain existing standard operating procedures and checklists, recommending process enhancements as necessary. - Foster consistent and efficient interactions with colleagues across the company, demonstrating poise and tact under pressure while handling matters with sound judgment and respect. Qualifications: - Ability to work Eastern Time Zone, with experience managing calendars and scheduling across multiple time zones - proven experience in both B2B and B2C environments a plus, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering outstanding service. - Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects with varying levels of priority, effectively. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and OneDrive. - Experience and/or willingness to work within the Zoom video conferencing platform, Slack, Airtable, and other IT programs as required. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse individuals. - Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining an acute attention to detail and high productivity. - Maintain a strict level of confidentiality and exhibit sound judgment in handling sensitive information. Why Join Us? At Clarity Media Group, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the communications field. You will also have exposure to our impressive client roster and intellectually stimulating projects. Application Process: If you are a motivated professional looking to join a passionate team, we invite you to apply.

● Assistance with catering production and ghost kitchen/delivery orders ● Assisting the head chef in managing kitchen operations ● Ensuring food quality and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards ● Training and supervising staff ● Creating menus ● Directing food preparation process and delegating tasks ● Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes ● Assisting the head chef in menu preparation ● Supervising all kitchen stations ● Managing daily kitchen production and food preparation for on-time service ● Ensuring food safety requirements are met ● Executing all aspects of catering production. ● Clean and maintain the kitchen including handwashing dishes as needed. ● Great communication. Ask questions to ensure precision ● Ensure food quality, presentation and proper packaging for all orders ● Garde manger/Garnishing skills a plus ● Able to source/order ingredients/materials for upcoming orders. Maintain inventory. ● Able to lift up to 50 lbs ● Available to work late nights, weekends, holidays according to event schedule ● Hospitality-driven. Must carry the culture of Dining With Grace and care about hospitality to internal and external parties..

Benefits/Perks of Working With Us: Upon joining Real Hospitality Group, associates are offered competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, flexible access to wages, holiday, sick and vacation pay, health, dental and vision insurance, employer paid life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, a 401k, and many associate discount options. Purpose for the Position: The Catering & Events Manager is responsible for increasing hotel revenues by meeting with 3rd party planners, trade associations, corporate accounts, individuals, or other markets in order to promote the hotel and secure additional sales and detail all incoming events and service assigned events, banquets and meetings. The Catering & Events Manager Essential Responsibilities: Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times. Implement approved sales plan and action plans as directed. Develop and search for potential markets for hotel. Develop, create, and implement innovative Sales and Marketing techniques. Maintain CI/TY and prepare BEO packets and layouts for the team. Execute and distribute all in-house advertising and promotional campaigns. Maintain competitive analysis statistical information. Maintain current filing system on company accounts and prepare required reports. Maintain enthusiasm and interest throughout all stages of the conference planning. Detail all incoming events. Meet weekly with Food & Beverage Director to review operations efficiencies and concerns. Distribute and update all banquet event orders in a timely fashion ensuring all necessary departments have sufficient time to properly accommodate all client needs and requests. Work with the Audio-Visual department to ensure all equipment is ordered, set up, and tested prior to guest use. Work with culinary team to plan all menus and assist with catering events. Ensure all functions are billed correctly. Contact in house meeting planners to promote good will and foster additional and repeat business. Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and associations. Prepare reports as requested: Sales Call Reports, Internal Sales Report. In the absence of a Director of Sales & Marketing, attend and lead Sales and BEO meetings with the team. Attend weekly staff meetings, weekly sales, catering, and all BEO Meetings. Make personal sales calls. Complete projects as determined by the Director of Sales & Marketing. To do this kind of work, you must be able to: Understand sales principles relating to the product you are selling. Organize activities to make the best use of time and efforts. Express yourself well when talking to potential buyers or sellers, to discuss features of the products or services involved and convince the other person of both your knowledge and integrity. Use arithmetic in computing the cost of sale to customer. Maintain enthusiasm and interest throughout all conferences with buyers and sellers. Keep accurate records of contacts, sales, and purchases. Be available on nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands: Lifting 30 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing. Environmental Conditions: Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered "inside" if the worker spends approximately 75% or more of the time inside. Math Skills: Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to: Deal with system of real numbers; algebraic solution of equations; and probability and statistical inference. Apply fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion. Language Skills: Must have developed language skills to the point to be able to: Read newspapers, periodicals, journals, and manuals. Write business letters, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Participate effectively in discussions and debates. Speak extemporaneously on a variety of subjects. Relationships to Data, People and Things: Data: Coordinating: Determining time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination and/or reporting on events. People: Supervising: Determining or interpreting work procedures for a group of workers, assigning specific duties to them, maintaining harmonious relations among them and promoting efficiency. A variety of responsibilities are involved in this function. Creating strong relationships with potential clients and the general public. Things: Handling: Using body members, hand tools, and/or special devices to work, move, or carry objects or materials. Involves little or no latitude for judgment with regard to attainment of standards or in selecting appropriate tools, objects or materials. Specific Vocational Preparation: Specific vocational training should include a significant combination of college education, on-the-job training, or essential experience in less responsible jobs which lead to the higher job or serving in other jobs. Over 2 years' experience in Sales with some background in convention center operations is desirable. (Pay range: $75,000 - $85,000)

*Job Overview* We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation and a strong understanding of food safety and handling practices. As a Line Cook, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently, delivering high-quality meals to our guests. Your culinary expertise will contribute to our restaurant's reputation for excellence in the food industry. *Responsibilities* - Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards. - Assist in the preparation of catering orders as needed. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations. - Ensure proper food handling and storage procedures are followed to maintain food safety. - Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours. - Operate kitchen equipment safely, including knives and other culinary tools. - Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and communicate needs to management. - Participate in menu planning and development as part of the culinary team. *Requirements* - Proven experience in food preparation within a restaurant or catering environment is preferred. - Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in the culinary field. - Strong knife skills and familiarity with various cooking techniques. - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team setting. - A passion for cooking and willingness to learn new skills in the dietary department. - Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences through your culinary talents!

Come work for a new and upcoming bar in Downtown Jamaica. It is brand new and exclusive to the the neighborhood of Jamaica, Queens. Its a speciality cocktail bar with small plates and chill vibes. We are seeking a skilled, high energy, and passionate Bartender (s) to join our team. The drink menu is fresh and new and always open to suggestions. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food industry and possess excellent math, sales, and time management skills. Knowledge of TOAST POS or similar POS systems and previous bartending experience are a plus. Responsibilities: - Prepare and serve drinks to patrons following standard recipes - Interact with customers, take orders, and provide recommendations - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area - Check customers' identification and confirm legal drinking age - Handle cash transactions and operate the cash register - Upsell additional products when appropriate Experience: - Previous experience in the food industry or bartending preferred - Strong knowledge of food service and catering practices - Familiarity with TOAST POS system is a plus, or similar POS systems - Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment - Understanding of food safety regulations - Excellent customer service skills - Proficient in basic math for handling payments If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for bartending and providing exceptional service, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Bartender to join our vibrant team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mixology and a commitment to providing exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. As a Bartender, you will be responsible for crafting cocktails, serving drinks, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for our guests. Your ability to engage with patrons and create memorable experiences will be key to your success in this role. Responsibilities - Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including washing glassware and cleaning countertops. - Engage with customers, providing recommendations and answering questions about drink options. - Handle cash transactions accurately, including processing payments and managing tabs. - Monitor customer behavior to ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with legal regulations. - Assist with inventory management, including tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed. - Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service of food orders when applicable. - Participate in promotional events or special catering functions as required. Skills - Experience in fine dining environment is preferred. - Strong hospitality skills with the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. - Knowledge of brewing methods and cocktail recipes is an advantage. - Proficient in cash handling and basic math skills for accurate transaction processing. - Familiarity with food handling practices to ensure safety and compliance standards are met. - Sales skills to effectively promote menu items and increase customer satisfaction. - Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with customers and team members. Join us as we create unforgettable experiences for our guests through exceptional service and expertly crafted beverages!

The Chef is responsible for the overall management of the kitchen which includes providing nutritional daily meals in an organized environment and supervision and implementation of sanitary standards, food preparation and delivery systems. Saturday- Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM Job Scope: Ensure food is ordered, received, cooked and served. Ensure that inventory is maintained. Maintain that the kitchen is always sanitary, meeting health code regulations. Ensure that client population is trained in proper sanitary procedures. Ensure that client population is trained in various food preparation responsibilities. Prepare menu in accordance with weekly cycle menu. Maintain recipe records/production records. Inspect food deliveries. Ensure that a daily closing procedure is followed. Ensure that a monthly inventory and order is sent to NYS Office of General Services. (USDA). Ensure that all documentation pertaining to the operation of the food services department is kept on file as pertaining to regulations. Ensure that all equipment is cleaned daily and is in operational condition. Make suggestions for new ideas concerning menus. Order and prepare any food items for special events, i.e. banquets, out of house trips, etc. Each role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame. These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance. Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation. Qualifications Knowledge of state and federal health requirements as they pertain to food preparation and storage, skills to plan menus in compliance with state and federal standards. Experience in institutional food service. Safe Food Handling certification required. Position Status This is a part-time non-exempt position. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment and outside in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef to lead the kitchen operations at our bustling Irish bar in Manhattan. Our menu is a fusion of traditional Irish fare and American sports bar favorites, catering to a vibrant crowd. The Chef will manage all aspects of the kitchen, from food preparation to staff management, ensuring smooth operations during high-volume shifts. Collaboration with the bar manager is essential to ensure a cohesive dining and drinking experience. Key Responsibilities: Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook a number of Irish dishes (e.g. Steak & Guinness Pie, Stews or Fish & Chips) alongside American sports bar classics like wings, burgers, and nachos. A smaller menu means the main focus for us in maintaining consistent quality and presentation. Kitchen Operations Management: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and high standards during peak hours. Manage workflow, station setup, and ensure smooth service. Menu Collaboration & Development: Work closely with the bar manager to develop seasonal menus and specials that complement the bar’s offerings and appeal to our clientele. Inventory & Cost Control: Manage inventory, order supplies, and utilize P&L software to track and control food costs. Minimize waste, monitor portion sizes, and optimize food preparation to maintain profitability. Team Leadership: Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring a positive team environment and clear communication during service. Schedule staff shifts and ensure proper staffing levels. Hiring and Termination responsibilities in collaboration with the owner. Compliance & Food Safety: Ensure the kitchen adheres to all health and safety regulations, including NYC Board of Health standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic workspace. Collaboration: Work closely with the bar and front-of-house teams to coordinate food service, especially during events and busy times. Respond to customer feedback and dietary needs. Requirements: Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced bar, pub, or restaurant, with familiarity in both Irish and American cuisine. NYC Food Handler’s License and other Board of Health certifications. Experience using inventory management and P&L software to track costs and manage kitchen supplies. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, especially during peak hours and special events. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and train kitchen staff. Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities. A team player mentality with a collaborative approach to working with bar staff and management. Preferred Qualifications: Culinary degree or equivalent experience. Knowledge of Irish cuisine, American sports bar trends, and customer preferences. Strong understanding of food cost management and kitchen profitability. Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance-based incentives.