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  • Event Assistant
    Event Assistant
    2 months ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Operations & Studio Assistant (Part-Time) FIA Balloons | New York City FIA Balloons is a women-owned luxury balloon and event décor company creating elevated, custom installations for brands, private events, and celebrations across New York City. We're looking for a proactive, organized, and hands-on Operations & Studio Assistant to help keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. We are expanding into table scapes and events so we need more hands on people. This is the perfect role for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and loves bringing creative projects to life behind the scenes. What You'll Do • Manage and organize inventory, supplies, and stock., • Keep the studio organized., • Run local errands, venue pickups, post office and shipping runs, and supplier pickups., • Prepare balloon orders, materials, and event kits before installations., • Assist with balloon installations and breakdowns at event venues., • Communicate professionally with venues, vendors, and delivery partners., • Help track inventory levels and reorder supplies when needed., • Organize files, receipts, and operational documents., • Support administrative tasks and other day-to-day business needs., • Step in wherever needed to ensure projects are completed efficiently. We're Looking For Someone Who Is • Highly organized and detail-oriented., • Proactive and able to work independently without constant direction., • Positive, energetic, and dependable., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment., • Good with their hands and excited to learn balloon styling and installations., • Professional when interacting with clients, venues, and vendors., • Physically able to lift event materials and work on-site., • Has a valid driver's license (preferred) and is comfortable traveling throughout NYC. Qualifications • Previous operations, administrative, hospitality, retail, or event experience is a plus but not required., • Excellent communication and organizational skills., • Comfortable using Google Workspace and basic business tools., • Flexible availability, including occasional evenings or weekends for events. Position Details • Part-time: Approximately 15–25 hours per week., • Location: Manhattan, with travel throughout New York City for events., • Opportunity to grow into a full-time operations role as FIA continues to expand. If you're someone who loves creating order, enjoys being on the move, and wants to help build a fast-growing creative company from the inside, we'd love to meet you.

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  • Prep Cook
    Prep Cook
    3 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Powerhouse Arts District, Jersey City

    Born in 2017 from the kitchen of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe in New York City, Daily Provisions is a growing collection of all-day neighborhood cafes with restaurant roots. Daily Provisions offers a familiar, yet elevated, menu of classic dishes, including its signature crullers, all-day breakfast sandwiches with a runny yolk, and freshly brewed coffee and teas. Throughout the afternoon and evening, the restaurant serves chef-driven salads, made-to-order sandwiches, seasonal sides, and comforting dinner dishes like its famous Roast Chicken. A beloved neighborhood institution among New Yorkers, Daily Provisions has expanded to multiple locations total across New York, Jersey City, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Who you are: As a Back of House Team Member, you have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, and devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail. What you’ll do: • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality, • Responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations, including preparation, cooking, and portioning of food, • Maintains and properly uses all kitchen equipment including fryers, blenders, food processors, mixers and rotisserie, • Consistently ensures that prep duties are excellently prepped, seasoned and cooked to the standards taught by Daily Provisions culinary leaders by the designated time of completion, • Follows standard operating procedures of all recipes, techniques, and builds sheets of assigned dishes as taught by culinary leaders, • Responsible for correct product storage of all mise en place, including labeling and dating procedures, • Responsible for maintaining properly sharpened knives and tools and exhibits at least average knife skills in speed and accuracy to maintain a professional line cook's workload, • Maintains a clear dish station including but not limited to chemicals, janitorial supplies, and health department standards and assists with deep cleaning schedule., • Supports the team (Hospitality and Kitchen) whenever needed (e.g, call-outs, catering, etc.), • Has intimate knowledge of Department of Health standards and uses them as a guide to keep kitchen spaces tidy, and to holds the team accountable, • Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success What we need from you: • 2+ years in a Line Cook position in a similar environment, • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time, • English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required What you’ll get from us: At Union Square Hospitality Group, *extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do.* We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a BOH Team Member, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $17/hour, • Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options, • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care, • Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work, • Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings, • Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services, • Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship, • Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones, • Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking, • Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together. • We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong, • Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships, • Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most, • Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled, • Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity, • Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake *The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    3 days ago
    $75000–$85000 yearly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Rosa Mexicano Restaurants, a NYC based, successful casual fine dining restaurant group known for outstanding hospitality and service and for offering an authentic menu. Sous Chef are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions for the restaurant. The position entails assisting the Executive Chef / Chef in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. The Sous Chef motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management. Key Responsibilities: • Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained., • Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items., • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team., • Assists the Executive Chef / Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure., • Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards, • Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned, • Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed, • Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products, • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits, • Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate Preferred Qualifications: • Culinary degree preferred, • Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field preferred, • Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training, • Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective, • Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader, • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation, • Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet), • Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate, • Ability to work a continuously flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends with varying days off to support a seven-day-a-week dining operation, • ServSafe® Certification

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    3 days ago
    $18–$19 hourly
    Full-time
    Powerhouse Arts District, Jersey City

    Born in 2017 from the kitchen of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe in New York City, Daily Provisions is a growing collection of all-day neighborhood cafes with restaurant roots. Daily Provisions offers a familiar, yet elevated, menu of classic dishes, including its signature crullers, all-day breakfast sandwiches with a runny yolk, and freshly brewed coffee and teas. Throughout the afternoon and evening, the restaurant serves chef-driven salads, made-to-order sandwiches, seasonal sides, and comforting dinner dishes like its famous Roast Chicken. A beloved neighborhood institution among New Yorkers, Daily Provisions has expanded to multiple locations total across New York, Jersey City, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Who you are: As a Line Cook, you have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, and devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail. What you’ll do: • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality, • Responsible for all aspects of kitchen operations, including preparation, cooking, and portioning of food, • Maintains and properly uses all kitchen equipment including fryers, blenders, food processors, mixers and rotisserie, • Consistently ensures that prep duties are excellently prepped, seasoned and cooked to the standards taught by Daily Provisions culinary leaders by the designated time of completion, • Follows standard operating procedures of all recipes, techniques, and builds sheets of assigned dishes as taught by culinary leaders, • Responsible for correct product storage of all mise en place, including labeling and dating procedures, • Responsible for maintaining properly sharpened knives and tools and exhibits at least average knife skills in speed and accuracy to maintain a professional line cook's workload, • Maintains a clear dish station including but not limited to chemicals, janitorial supplies, and health department standards and assists with deep cleaning schedule, • Supports the team (Hospitality and Kitchen) whenever needed (e.g, call-outs, catering, etc.), • Has intimate knowledge of Department of Health standards and uses them as a guide to keep kitchen spaces tidy, and to holds the team accountable What we need from you: • 2+ years in a Line Cook position in a similar environment, • NYC Food Handlers License, • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time, • English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required What you’ll get from us: At Union Square Hospitality Group, *extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do.* We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Line Cook, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $18 - $19/hour, • Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options, • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care, • Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work, • Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings, • Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services, • Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship, • Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones, • Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking, • Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together. • We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong, • Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships, • Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most, • Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled, • Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity, • Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake *The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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  • Host
    Host
    3 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    JOB DESCRIPTION | HOST Are you ready to work where every shift feels like a celebration? At Rosa Mexicano, we combine the vibrant spirit of Mexico with an elevated dining experience — and we're looking for passionate, upbeat Hosts to join our team! If you thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment and love creating memorable moments for guests, this is your chance to shine. Bring your energy, hospitality, and smile — we'll provide the rest! Why You'll Love Working With Us • A culture that celebrates teamwork, diversity, and genuine hospitality, • Great earning potential and career growth opportunities, • Dining discounts for you (and your favorite people!), • Commuter benefits & health coverage options, • A place where your personality matters as much as your skills What You'll Do • We believe in Warm Latin Hospitality, especially during first and last impressions, • Welcome every guest like they're walking into your home, • Ensure every guest feels genuinely cared for in-person, over the phone, or a 3rd party vendor, • Follow our Service Steps as outlined, • Maintain all Health and Sanitation Standards, • Keep a "never walk past a napkin on the floor" mentality, • Manage the flow of the restaurant by balancing reservations, walk-ins, and table turns with confidence and grace, • Anticipate guest needs — from special occasions to accessibility or seating preferences — and make them feel truly cared for, • Answer phones and handle inquiries with professionalism, enthusiasm, and attention to detail, • Assist with takeout/delivery/catering orders, ensuring accuracy and hospitality even beyond our doors, • Communicate constantly and quietly with Management and service staff to ensure seamless service for all guests, • Handle cash and POS transactions accurately and responsibly, • Participate in pre-shifts, trainings, and team meetings — because we grow together, • Work together with your teammates to keep the energy high and the service seamless — at Rosa Mexicano, teamwork is always on the menu Interested? Walk in any day of the week between lunch and dinner service (2-5 PM) Ask for a manager; we never miss the chance to meet top talent. Skills and Qualifications • Guest Service Experience - 1 Year preferred, • Ability to multi-task while staying calm, cool, and collected, • Kill them with kindness, • Ability to stand on your feet through a shift, • High School Degree or GED required COMPETITIVE PAY Consistent with experience Supplemental Pay Tips Rosa Mexicano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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  • Food Truck Chef
    Food Truck Chef
    1 month ago
    $2500–$4000 monthly
    Full-time
    Carlstadt

    Overview We're seeking an experienced, high-energy Food Truck Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and deliver consistently delicious, high-quality meals to our customers. This role is perfect for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, mobile environment - someone who can manage prep efficiently, maintain tight food/safety standards, and create menu items that cater to our established clientele. In this position, you'll oversee cooking and line service during service hours, ensure smooth workflow in a limited space, and help maintain our signature flavors - from prep to plating and serving. You'll also collaborate with the team on menu execution, ingredient sourcing, and day-to-day improvements to operations. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise with a constantly growing and expanding culinary group. Cowbella's Sizzlin' Street Food is parked at Bolero Snort Brewery and Tasting Room in Carlstadt, NJ. Duties • Prepare and cook a variety of menu items with precision, ensuring consistent quality and presentation., • Oversee daily kitchen operations, including inventory control, food safety compliance, and equipment maintenance., • Lead and supervise a small team of kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment., • Manage food production schedules to meet customer demand during peak hours and special events., • Plan menus that incorporate fresh ingredients, dietary considerations, and innovative flavor combinations., • Ensure proper food handling procedures are followed to uphold hygiene standards and safety regulations., • Coordinate with vendors for timely procurement of ingredients and supplies, maintaining optimal inventory levels. Skills • Some culinary experience with a strong love in food preparation, cooking, and kitchen management., • Proven supervising experience in fast-paced restaurant or catering environments., • Knowledge of dietary restrictions and ability to adapt recipes accordingly., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively and maintain high morale., • Experience in inventory management, food safety protocols, and food service management practices., • Excellent organizational skills for menu planning, shift management, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

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  • Pastry Cook
    Pastry Cook
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Koreatown, Leonia

    Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Cook to join our vibrant culinary team. In this role, you will craft exquisite pastries, desserts, and baked goods that delight our guests and elevate our culinary offerings. Your creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to food safety will ensure every treat is a masterpiece. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a love for baking and pastry arts to showcase their talents in a dynamic environment where quality and presentation matter most. Duties Prepare a variety of pastries, cakes, desserts and savories with precision and flair Decorate cakes and pastries using cake decorating techniques to create visually stunning treats Maintain high standards of food handling, safety, and cleanliness in all aspects of food production Assist in food preparation tasks such as mixing, piping, glazing, and assembling desserts Support kitchen operations by managing ingredient inventory and ensuring proper storage Collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional customer service and meet daily production goals Requirements Proven pastry experience Expertise in cake decorating, food presentation, and culinary arts Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling procedures Hands-on experience in food production, baking, and kitchen operations within the food industry or restaurant environment Skilled in knife techniques, baking methods, and culinary preparation processes Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail Prior experience in catering or restaurant settings is preferred but not required Join us if you're eager to bring your pastry artistry to life in a lively setting that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. We offer a paid position where your skills will shine as part of a dedicated culinary team committed to excellence! Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Food provided Opportunities for advancement

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