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Green Top Farms was founded by a farmer-turned-public-school-teacher who was troubled by the lack of fresh, nutritious foods for many New York families. For the last seven years we have built a high volume food service, catering and delivery business. Throughout that time we have remained deeply involved in working to provide better food resources and education for school children, food pantries, and the broader community. We have also pursued our vision for a more sustainable and equitable food system. We spent the majority of our energies during the COVID Pandemic serving NYC City Agencies in the provision of food for the underserved, as well as non-profit agencies throughout NYC. Our mission is to build a more sustainable and equitable food system, starting by reconnecting consumers and local farmers. We believe the results of strengthening that connection are better nutrition, more tasty food, greater social justice, and reduced environmental impacts. Our menus reflect this attention to bringing nutritious, delicious food to those who need it most. What You’ll Do: - Responsible for managing daily food service in a corporate office setting, including receiving deliveries, stocking pantries, plating foods. - Responsible for maintaining a food safe and sanitary environment for food service that meets safe food handling guidelines. - Performing basic food preparation tasks, which include washing, peeling, and cutting fruit and vegetables, seasoning and slicing meats, and preparing sauces and salads. - Setting up and breaking down dining and buffet areas as per the catering manager's instructions. - Ensuring all tableware and chafing dishes are properly cleaned and sanitized before each service and/or catering event. Appropriately storing all equipment at the end of service. - Assisting in loading and unloading food, tableware, and catering supplies onto and off catering vehicles. - Must be willing to work and commute to multiple sites in Manhattan. - Dish washing duties depending on assigned site. Who You Are: - Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required - A New York City Food Handler's certificate/card holder (Preferred) - Ability to carry over 50 pounds and remain standing for long periods of time - Outgoing and considerate personality with front of house customer service oriented experience in a catering, banquet, or commissary setting - Exemplary communication skills. - Inherent problem solver that’s organized, punctual, and tech savvy. - Passionate about local food and nutrition, and on a mission to reach folks with better food. - Bilingual Strongly Preferred (Spanish) ** What We Offer:** Green Top Farms provides benefits including medical insurance, sick leave, paid time off that increases with tenure, commuter benefits and potential for bonuses through our Green Shares employee bonus program. ** COVID-19 Consideration:** We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster when eligible. Proof of vaccination is required. Masks are strongly recommended and may be required in accordance with state and local laws. Green Top Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. ** ** ** Job Type:** Full-time ** Schedule:** Monday through Friday, shifts available from 7 AM - 7 PM, requires weekend flexibility Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour Reporting To: Enterprise Dining Lead Benefits: Dental, Vision & Health insurance Employment Wellbeing Benefits Paid time off Ability to commute/relocate: New York, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Catering: 2 years (Required) Food industry: 2 years (Preferred) Language: Bilingual (Preferred) License/Certification: Food Handler Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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

Flower's Café is hiring a "Line Cook/Prep Cook with Counter Staff experience." You’ll receive comprehensive training to work on the line and assist with food prep for next-day service and catering orders, while also taking orders at the register. Tasks include cooking and preparing items like avocado toast, sandwiches, french toast, pancakes, bagels, smoothies, coffee, espresso drinks, and matcha, and taking orders at the register. To apply, you MUST have: - At least 2 years of experience as a line/prep cook and counter staff - Cash handling experience - A quick and proactive work style in the kitchen - Punctuality and professionalism - Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment - NYS Food Handler Certification - Proficiency in reading tickets and following special instructions This is a part-time position, offering up to 24 hours per week, with weekend availability required. Shift hours vary: - Weekdays: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, or 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM - Weekends: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM or 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM - If you meet these qualifications, please send your resume to us. We’ll respond within 24 hours with the next steps. - Candidates who do not meet these qualifications will be automatically classified as “No Match” through Job Today. We apologize, but we are unable to respond to No Match candidates. If you need an official rejection letter, or you believe and you can prove you are the best candidate then please contact us

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.

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!

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!