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Looking for a vibrant, energetic, well spoken food sales associate to assist with retail guests in our prepared food store. Will provide additional training! This candidate will be selling prepared food by the pound, preparing and sending to go orders, and assisting with serving customers for dinner business. Must have basic food knowledge and ability to communicate well with customers. Sandwich making & barista skills a plus but not necessary. Must be able to use a cash register as well as answer phones in a professional manner.

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!

About Us: Veronica De Piante is an emerging luxury fashion boutique located on Madison Avenue, offering a curated collection of sophisticated, high-end apparel. We pride ourselves on delivering a personalized shopping experience, characterized by impeccable service and attention to detail, catering to a discerning clientele. As we continue to grow, we are looking to expand our team with passionate and customer-focused individuals who can contribute to the continued success of our brand. Position Overview: As a Client Advisor at Veronica De Piante, you will play a crucial role in providing a high level shopping experience to our valued clients. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with our clientele, offering expert style advice, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. This role requires a deep understanding of luxury fashion, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for delivering unparalleled service. If you are enthusiastic about joining a growing startup in the luxury fashion space and have a passion for exceptional service, we encourage you to apply and be a part of building something special at Veronica De Piante. Key Responsibilities: Offer personalized, one-on-one styling consultations, ensuring each client enjoys a tailored and memorable shopping experience. Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients to foster loyalty and repeat business. Stay up-to-date with the latest fashion trends, product knowledge, and brand offerings to assist clients effectively. Meet individual sales targets and actively contribute to the boutique’s overall performance. Maintain expert knowledge of the Veronica De Piante product line, including fabrics, styles, and design details. Provide exceptional after-sales service, ensuring follow-up on client purchases and addressing inquiries with professionalism. Assist with visual merchandising, ensuring displays reflect the brand’s aesthetic and are always organized. Collaborate closely with the sales team in this startup environment, ensuring efficiency and a supportive, harmonious atmosphere. Manage boutique operations such as opening and closing the store at appropriate times. Keep track of client preferences, upcoming events, and exclusive offers to provide personalized recommendations. Process transactions, handle inventory, and manage client records using store management systems. Qualifications: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to engage and influence high-net-worth individuals. Passion for fashion with a deep understanding of luxury brands, trends, and craftsmanship. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering a high standard of customer service. A self-starter who is motivated to meet and exceed sales targets. Proficient with Shopify and basic computer applications.

Cook/Chef will be responsible for packing, cooking, and assisting with a variety of programs and special events. This includes supporting cooking classes, wellness events, food drives, and community gatherings by producing fresh, high-quality food in a mobile and dynamic environment. Qualifications: - Proven experience as a cook or chef in catering, restaurant, or large-scale food preparation. - Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (NYC Food Handler’s Certificate preferred) - Ability to work independently and efficiently in mobile/temporary kitchen setups. - Comfortable working in diverse community settings. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to lift and transport food and equipment (up to 50 lbs). - Flexibility to work varied schedules, including some evenings and weekends. - Reliable transportation to different program locations. Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience. How to Apply: Please submit your resume.

We’re hiring a Drink Pourer to serve pre-made beverages at private events. No mixing required—this position is focused on pouring and serving wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options to guests in a polished and efficient manner. Responsibilities: -Pour and serve wine, beer, water, and specialty bottled drinks -Keep drink station tidy and stocked throughout the event -Monitor guest consumption and follow service guidelines -Assist with setup and clean-up of beverage station Requirements: -Previous experience in drink service (restaurant, catering, or events) -Comfortable serving alcohol responsibly -Friendly, composed, and reliable -Available for evenings, weekends, and event-based shifts -Must be 19+ (21+ if required by local law to serve alcohol)

Are you a culinary leader with a passion for excellence and a love of collaboration? Dish Food & Events, an award-winning catering and events company in the heart of NYC, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. With over 15 years of experience creating unforgettable events, we’re known for our warm hospitality, delicious and innovative cuisine, and a team-focused culture that empowers every team member to thrive. As Executive Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with our Executive Chef to lead and inspire a talented kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, flavor, and service. From mentoring new kitchen leaders to overseeing production for extraordinary events, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both our team and our clients. If you’re ready to bring your leadership skills, creativity, and passion for culinary excellence to a company that values authenticity, creativity, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you! Qualifications Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred NY Department of Health Food Handler’s License required. Minimum 5 years of culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, ideally in high-volume catering, fine dining restaurants or events. Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor and develop diverse kitchen teams. Expertise in food costing, inventory management, and achieving financial goals. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to oversee production and maintain quality standards. Proficient in recipe development, menu planning, and maintaining consistency across events. Knowledge of NYC Department of Health guidelines and a commitment to maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen. Outstanding communication skills for team coordination, client interaction, and vendor relationships. Passion for delivering creative, high-quality dishes that align with seasonality and client preferences. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and attend off-premise events (1-2 per month) as needed. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred Job Description Responsibilities would include but not be limited to: LEADERSHIP Create a positive and inspiring environment for the commissary team. Provide coaching and mentorship to our team. Foster new kitchen leadership. Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen as per NYC Dept of Health guidelines. DOH Food Handler’s license required. Lead kitchen when executive chef is absent with sous chef. Assist in hiring, training, scheduling and managing a diverse and professional kitchen and event staff Delegate team on event production, commissary cleaning, and organizing. Train and foster new leadership. Lead and maintain a high performing team that produces quality work and excellent food. Control and maintain a high level of quality. This includes supervising and creating systems for packing events and communication of serving standards. Set a standard of quality and flavor. Lead + delegate production of an exciting and fun daily family meal for our team. Lead training sessions for commissary and event kitchen staff. Occasionally attend off premise full service events (approximately 1-2 per month) to gain insight into our operations, lead the event kitchen team and ensure quality control. Represent the company in front of our clients and in media (i.e. tastings, interviews with blogs, magazines, social media) PRODUCTION, PURCHASING + MAINTENANCE Collaborate with Sous Chef to develop daily prep lists and then execute food production in our kitchen, resulting in quality work and delicious food Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly inventory of food product and supplies Assist the Executive Chef in meeting financial goals for food, kitchen labor and kitchen supply costs Alongside, the Executive Chef prepares event questions and changes for production meetings. Communicate efficiently and effectively with kitchen team, operations department, event staff, sales team and vendors Execute Client tastings and lead at a high performance level on an as needed basis Together with the Operations Manager, Executive Chef and Sous Chef and Pastry Chef, update and maintain recipes, costing, and other menu details in our catering system (Total Party Planner) Delegate and oversee facility maintenance including implementation of our preventive maintenance schedule. R&D Test out flavors of dishes that include sub recipes. Measure and weigh individual ingredients using a scale. Keep all records up to date and organized utilizing our catering system (Total Party Planner). Understand all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs. Attend and actively participate in required meetings and bring suggestions for improvement. Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests. CORE VALUESExemplify our company core values, mission statement and standards. Foster positive communication with the front and back of house team. Actively participate in our Continuous Employee Success Management program including weekly 1:1s, six-month check-ins and annual performance reviews. Compensation + Benefits Competitive annual salary in the range of $80-90k with bonus potential. Option to enroll in major medical, dental and vision insurance Paid Days Off (Vacation + Personal Days + Dish Holidays) Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program designed to support the communities where we live and work Paid Family Leave, Sick Pay, ST and LT Disability insurance 401k Plan to invest in your future after 12 months of full-time employment Commuter transportation benefits Company dining program of daily delicious family meals (aka free lunch!) Dish provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, 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.

About Me I run a boutique, delivery-only meal delivery service specializing in crafting authentic and innovative flatbreads and kebabs for my discerning clientele. As a delivery-only boutique culinary service, I take pride in the quality, creativity, and passion for culinary excellence I have provided to date. However, as I am a one-woman show, I want to take production and innovation to the next level! This is where you come in... About You You are a dedicated individual with the bandwidth to join me in my home kitchen **once a week for 4 hours, and possibly more for events. **Your primary responsibilities include:​ - Preparing doughs for various flatbreads such as paratha, roti, naan, and kulcha - Making chutneys and marinades - Assisting in refining and executing proprietary recipes - Assisting with prep and cooking for small catering and events; this will be done at the commissary kitchen About Us This unique role offers the opportunity to work closely with me, the chef-owner, with the potential for increased hours and responsibilities based on your performance and our synergy. Qualifications: - Prefer but not limited to: Culinary students or individuals with experience rolling out doughs.​ - Required: A genuine passion for culinary arts and a willingness to learn.​ - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.​ - Ability to work collaboratively with others as I am building my team out. How to Apply: Interested candidates, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter in response to this post detailing what attracts you to this position! Looking forward to hearing from you. ​