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  • General Manager
    General Manager
    10 hours ago
    $75000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paramus

    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. We are looking for experienced, passionate General Managers to grow with us! At NAYA, your development is our priority --- we train, mentor, and promote from within because we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you're a natural leader who loves great food, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to build your future with a brand on the rise, we want to meet you! If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. Reports to: Area Manager 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: • More on the way! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. ++How You'll Impact++ The General Manager is responsible for inspiring, managing, developing, hiring and training the restaurant staff and management team. The GM is also accountable for meeting stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. ++What You'll Do++ • Ensures, and is accountable for, the profitability of the store by growing sales and controlling labor, cost of goods and operating expenses., • Hires, trains, manages, coaches, counsels, and evaluates all team members in partnership with the Human Resources Business Partner., • Responsible for creating a culture of development in the restaurant., • Must be able to develop Shift Leaders into their role as well as develop them to be the future General Managers at NAYA., • Achieves NAYA's objectives in sales, service, quality, cleanliness, and restaurant appearance through staff training and creating a positive and productive environment, • Ensures that all food and beverage items are prepared and served in a timely manner and according to NAYA's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards, • Creates and approves the weekly schedule and ensures proper staffing levels per business needs while meeting labor targets and FWW compliance., • Actively builds and maintains the reputation of NAYA in the community, including monitoring online reviews, taking necessary recovery and recognition activity with the guests and team members, • Controls inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and report issues as necessary, • Conducts ordering and monthly inventory, • Reviews daily time punches for accuracy; addresses time clock abuse (clocking in early or late) via coaching and/or documentation, • Submits weekly payroll for approval, • Controls cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures, • Utilizes daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting tools, • Ensures all administrative tasks are complete in a timely manner, like weekly payroll, accident and injury reporting etc., • Supports any marketing initiatives and promotions. ++Who You Are++ • 5+ years of restaurant management/leadership operations experience, • Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills, • Superior interpersonal skills and ability to earn trust and respect from colleagues and staff, • Exceptional financial acumen, • Thrives in a constantly evolving, fast-paced environment, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to utilize traditional software programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office and any additional systems as needed; Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system, • Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business, • Able to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis and bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day

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  • Line Cook/Prep Cook/Cashier
    Line Cook/Prep Cook/Cashier
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Paramus

    A Team Member is responsible to prepare quality food that tastes great and is consistent from day to day and follows Wingstop operational standards requirements. This position is critical to Wingstop Restaurants; ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation maintaining the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer; follows and comprehends the importance of proper personal hygiene and sanitation procedures. The restaurant cook must be able to successfully focus on their job in a calm, yet efficient manner. Every Team Member is responsible for representing the culture and mission of Wingstop to Serve the World Flavor! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Guest Experience: Must have an outgoing and positive attitude in dealing with guests. Ensure that each guest has a positive, long-lasting impression of the Wingstop experience. Handle all orders and inquiries in a friendly and professional manner. Ensure that we provide a quality product to all guests with quick and friendly service. Immediately notify the Manager of all guest issues or complaints. Resolve low level guest issues with efficiency and a positive attitude. Team Oriented: Must work well with others and support the Wingstop Team. Immediately notify the Manager of all safety, sanitation or employee issues. Must have a proven ability to work well under pressure and at a fast pace. Must listen well to team members and provide feedback. Must be willing to assist all other positions when necessary. Process Compliance: Ensure the safe handling procedures are followed at all times. Must have up-to- date knowledge of all product and procedural changes. Responsible for opening and/or closing the restaurant. Must be able to practice safe cooking procedures. Must quickly scan and comprehend the order tickets. Accurately count the number of Bone-In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless Strips needed for each order, portion them out to the correct sauce bowls, and cook and prepare them in the proper fryers and baskets. Must be able to accurately coordinate the cooking time of Bone-In Wings, Boneless Wings and Boneless Strips and fries with the corresponding timer. Must be able to Sauce, Season and package all orders according to Wingstop standards. Filter and freshen the fryer shortening daily, following all safety procedures and with proper safety equipment. Ability to thoroughly understand and follow instructions in how to properly and safely use chemical cleaning products. Keep the interior and exterior of the restaurant clean and staged. ESSENTIAL SKILLS:  Guest service mentality; has a genuine desire to serve the customer  Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations  Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through  Well organized and detail oriented  Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self improvement  Has an outgoing personality  Strong work ethic  Other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  High School diploma preferred  Some hospitality experience preferred  Maintains regular and predictable attendance  Must be 16 years or older  Must have reliable transportation P* HYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:* NP Not Present O Occasional (Up to 25% of time) F Frequent (26%-74% of time) C Constant (75% or more of time) Check All That Apply References Requirements NP O F C Standing/Walking: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation or moving about in x a work area. Sitting: Remaining in a normal seated position. x Carrying: Moving an object usually by holding it in X hands or arms, or on shoulders. Lifting: Raising an object from one level to another X with hands or arms and/or shoulders, back and legs Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so X that object moves away from/towards the force. Travel: Requires traveling outside geographic area. x X Stooping; Bending body downward and forward by X bending spine at waist. Bending: Bending knees to come to rest on knees X or knee. Reaching; Extending hands or arms in any x direction. Handling; Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or x otherwise performing precision work with hands. Bending/Twisting; Continual intermittent twisting of x the spine. Talking; Expressing or exchanging ideas by means x of the spoken work. Hearing; Receiving detailed information through x oral communication. Vision; Clarity of vision at near or far distances. x Computer usage or other special equipment x operated. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person

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  • Seasonal Ice Cream Server - American Dream Mall
    Seasonal Ice Cream Server - American Dream Mall
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    East Rutherford

    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 seasonal, part-time Scoopers to join our American Dream Mall ice cream shop in East Rutherford, NJ. Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We're looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream! This position is SEASONAL and is directly tied to the peak demands of the summer months. The end date of employment is 10/07/2026 unless otherwise specified in the interview. Seasonal Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $16.00 per hour + an average of an additional $5 per hour in tips! *Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation.*Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality, • Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards, • Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings, • Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily, • Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process, • Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required, • Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines, • Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning, • Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older, • Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts, • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards, • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly, • Stand for extended periods of time regularly, • Walk up and down stairs regularly, • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am), • Reliable, on time and ready for every shift, • Food handlers certificate required WHY VAN LEEUWEN? • Competitive Pay + Tips, • Flexible Scheduling, • Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift), • Positive team environment, • Career development and growth opportunities, • Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand! 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.

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  • Fresh Grocer - Cake Decorator (Nicholas NJ) Salary Range $18.00 - $19.00/hr
    Fresh Grocer - Cake Decorator (Nicholas NJ) Salary Range $18.00 - $19.00/hr
    1 month ago
    $18–$19 hourly
    Full-time
    North Haledon

    We are living our Purpose - To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose guides everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals. Job Summary: To deliver a great customer experience while assisting the Bakery Manager in the daily operation of the department with baking, mixing dough, icing, packaging, filling, and decorating, of designated pastry and bread items in the Bakery Department; to maintain a neat, clean and visually appealing department and to perform other tasks as required in an efficient and safe manner, within Company policy. Minimum Required Qualifications: The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to the following: Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language. Ability to assist the Bakery Manager. Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in varying temperatures. Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences. Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties. Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies. Essential Job Functions: Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment. Maintain department sanitation and QA standards (safety, personal hygiene, clean cases, and equipment). Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment. Keep floor clear of debris and spills. Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance. Maintain and properly use all department equipment as required. Pack out product into display cases. Rotate product to ensure freshness. Ensure accurate signage for the department. Prepare trays to Company’s and Customer’s satisfaction. Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Bakery operation. Dress and groom according to Company policy including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements. Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food. Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color. Follow and adhere to weights and measures guidelines established by Federal, State, Local and Civic Standards. Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends or processes ingredients in the production of food products, according to formulas or recipes. Rotate all merchandise in accordance with quality assurance standards to ensure freshness. Prepare special order requests, as required. Track movement of sales on production logs. Take a complete & accurate inventory of supplies weekly and re-order supplies and ingredients as needed. Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store. Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers. Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day. Receive deliveries. Place reclamation in its proper location. Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs. Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Bakery Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs. Assist in other departments when instructed. Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations. Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products. Follow approved procedures for receiving, code dating, preparing, storing, and price marking, arranging, and restocking products to ensure quality, accuracy and product rotation and protection. Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods. Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Bakery department operations. Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance regularly; report any failure immediately. Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately. Complete all applicable department training programs. Perform all duties in accordance all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency). Maintain punctual and regular attendance. Work overtime as assigned. Work cooperatively with others. Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines. Perform other duties as assigned. Important Disclaimer Notice: The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment. Job Requirements This position is eligible for vision, dental, life insurance, and legal plan benefits, which become available on a graduated basis over time according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”). Paid time off (sick time, personal days, vacation days, and holidays) will accrue on a graduated basis over time in accordance with the CBA. Retirement benefits (pension or 401k) become available over time in accordance with the CBA. Work Location: In person

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    2 months ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Hackensack

    We are looking for an experienced culinary professional to oversee all kitchen operations, maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Must lead by example — inspiring the team, maintaining top-tier standards, and driving the kitchen toward culinary excellence. Every member of the Culinary Team plays a vital role in bringing Cigarro’s vision and standards to life. Together, we strive to create an unforgettable dining experience built on excellence, consistency, and passion for our craft. Each Cook is entrusted with delivering the highest quality food and service, every time. This means embracing daily operational standards, mastering company recipes, and presenting each dish with precision, pride, and care — always in harmony with Cigarro’s commitment to excellence. Our goal is to prepare and serve food that reflects the menu, meets guest preferences, and fulfills management’s direction — always in a clean, safe, and timely manner. Every team member is expected to maintain a spotless work area, uphold the highest standards of food safety, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to every shift. By working together and supporting one another, we ensure that every dish we serve not only meets but exceeds our guests’ expectations. Follow directions and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and managers. Follow proper payroll and uniform procedures. Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly in the kitchen. Utilize the computer system and read all orders. Prepare and present on a timely basis all foods for meal service. Handle all types of food and rotate it in accordance with established procedures. Work closely with standard recipes and plate presentation in order to maintain standards of quality in production and presentation. Ensure a clean, neat, and organized work area. Ability to work flexible hours. Cook a wide variety of foods with all modern and classical cooking techniques. Ability to work with cutlery in a proficient, safe, and swift manner. Knowledge, Experience, and Skills High School Diploma or Equivalent Two-year degree or Apprenticeship Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English. Current and up-to-date sanitation classes Minimum of one year in fine dining food preparation Physical Requirements Stand/Walk 8 – 12 hours a day Work standing for up to ten hours in a kitchen environment. Ability to stand and work continuously in confined spaces for long periods of time Possess sufficient dexterity to use all kitchen equipment Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, push, and pull heavy equipment for long periods of time Ability to perform all duties in extreme temperature ranges Job Type: Full-time

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