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  • Chef
    Chef
    2 months ago
    $70000–$120000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Socarrat Paella Bar We are seeking a passionate and motivated Chef to lead our culinary team and manage all aspects of kitchen operations. In this role, you will ensure the smooth execution of all meal periods while maintaining superior food quality. This position offers significant opportunities for career growth. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and service standards., • Manage food and labor costs effectively., • Maintain high standards of food preparation, presentation, and quality., • Collaborate with the culinary team to develop creative menus and ensure timely dish delivery., • Foster a positive work environment and maintain good communication within the team., • Uphold strict quality control, focusing on plate presentation and overall food quality., • Perform additional duties as required. Qualifications • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment; formal education is not required, but experience is essential., • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail., • In-depth knowledge of Spanish cuisine., • Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment., • Flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays., • Focused and capable of maintaining a positive kitchen atmosphere. There is potential for growth into higher culinary roles based on performance and meeting the necessary qualifications. If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise and passion for food to our team, we’d love to hear from you!

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  • Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    8 hours ago
    $30–$40 hourly
    Part-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    What’s the Sauce? is looking for a driven, hands-on Head Chef / Culinary Lead to help perfect our menu, streamline kitchen operations, and set the foundation for a scalable food business built on quality, transparency, and flavor. This is a part-time role (one day of operations per week to start) and is ideal for a junior chef or qualified culinary professional with restaurant experience who’s looking to grow into something bigger. The right candidate will have the opportunity to evolve into an Executive Chef role, with potential partnership opportunities as the business scales. The Role You’ll work closely with the founders to refine recipes, improve consistency, and optimize kitchen execution. This role blends culinary creativity with operational discipline. Key Responsibilities • Refine and standardize menu items (wings, sauces, sides), • Improve kitchen workflows for efficiency, speed, and consistency, • Support recipe documentation, portioning, and prep systems, • Oversee quality control during service, • Help establish SOPs for future scale, • Collaborate on menu evolution and new product ideas Ideal Candidate • Junior chef, sous chef, or culinary professional with restaurant or commercial kitchen experience, • Strong cooking fundamentals and attention to detail, • Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced kitchen, • Interested in operations, not just cooking, • Entrepreneurial mindset — excited by building something early, • Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure Time Commitment • 1 day per week (Saturdays initially), • Flexible scheduling based on service days, • Opportunity to increase involvement as the business grows Why This Role Is Different • Not just a shift — a chance to help shape a brand, • Direct input into menu, systems, and long-term vision, • Clear path to Executive Chef leadership, • Built around quality, clean ingredients, and intentional food

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  • Server
    Server
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Bar & Restaurant Event Hall on the Mezzanine Server Job Responsibilities: Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner. Provides information to help food and beverage selections. Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner. Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude. Prepares the dining rooms, napkins, service plates, and utensils. Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies. Helps patrons select food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chef’s specialties, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, and answering food preparation questions. Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons’ choices and identifying patrons’ special dietary needs and special requests. Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression. Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons’ choices from bar and kitchen and delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars. Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs and observing dining process. Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs. Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant and inviting patrons to return. Server Qualifications / Skills: General Math Skills Verbal Communication Customer Service Resolving Conflict Teamwork Energy Level Thoroughness Professionalism

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  • Cook
    Cook
    11 days ago
    $20–$22 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Job Details The Nest Williamsburg Overview: As a Cook at The Nest, you’ll play a key role in bringing our food to life. You’ll work closely with the Chef and kitchen team to prepare dishes with consistency and care, making sure every plate meets our quality and presentation standards. You’ll also be responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area, ensuring that the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. What You’ll Do: • Daily food preparation, cooking, and execution of menu items., • Uphold recipes, portioning, and presentation standards to ensure quality and consistency., • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times., • Follow food safety, health, and sanitation guidelines., • Restock and rotate ingredients and supplies to minimize waste and ensure freshness., • Assist with prep tasks, inventory, and receiving deliveries as needed., • Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow., • Support in maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting any issues promptly. What We’re Looking For: • Prior kitchen experience preferred, but we’re willing to train the right person., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Positive, team-oriented attitude., • Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs., • Wednesday thru Sunday A.M. schedule Perks of Joining Our Team: • Competitive hourly wage, • Training and growth opportunities, • Dining discounts, • Paid Time Off, • Health, vision and dental insurance, • Commuter benefits, • A positive, supportive work environment where your contributions matter Schedule: Flexible shifts (mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends) How to Apply: Submit your resume and a quick note about why you’d be a great fit. We can’t wait to meet you! The Nest Williamsburg LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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  • Floor Captain
    Floor Captain
    16 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Bar & Restaurant Event Hall on the Mezzanine Job Responsibilities: Providing excellent customer service and experience: Restaurant service captains are responsible for customer satisfaction and providing flawless service to guests. • Greeting and welcoming guests when they enter, • Thanking guests and conveying gratitude while they are exiting, • Explaining different menu items and offering recommendations, • Answering any questions about the ingredients of a dish on the menu, • Serving food and beverages to guests, if required, • Addressing any guests’ complaints or requests Managing guest reservations and seating: Managing reservations and seating plans effectively can be crucial for a restaurant to operate smoothly and ensure customer satisfaction. Captains usually assist guests with table reservations and seating and ensure that all tables have adequate furniture and utensils. They also convey this information to help chefs in the kitchen department and the serving staff prepare for the day. During operational hours, captains are generally available at reservation desk to receive guests with advance reservations or respond to queries about waiting time. Organizing special events and parties: Restaurants may host special events such as private parties or large group dining. Captains play an integral role in this process, as they liaison between the guests and restaurant staff to ensure that the restaurant meets all requirements related to food, seating and decor. Captains are also responsible for detailing event details and preparing the menu. Inspecting the hygiene and cleanliness of restaurant premises: Besides supervising the cleanliness of the entire premises, captains usually ensure that the table, tableware, drinkware, linen ,and cutlery are clean and hygienic. They are also typically responsible for following all safety and hygiene regulations to ensure compliance with laws. When they are serving tables, captains also usually clear the table and may pack uneaten food items for guests. Collecting customer feedback for improvement: As captains interact with guests during their dining experience, they are responsible for collecting customer feedback and reviews about the food and service. They generally check with guests about their overall experience and specific feedback about each food product or beverage. Captains also forward this information to chefs and managers to help improve the restaurant's menu, quality and service. Managing and training junior servers and staff: Captains help manage and train junior servers and other staff members. They typically acquaint new staff members with the restaurant's protocols and culture and may conduct short onboarding training sessions. Important skills of a restaurant captain • Attention to detail, • Multitasking

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    29 days ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Location: New York City, NY Company: Brown Bag Sandwich Co. Brown Bag Sandwich Co. is the first chopped sandwich concept in NYC. We exist to pay homage to all of the NYC delis that came before us. We focus on house-made meats to ensure that our product is quality, consistent, and accessible. As a startup, we're looking for dedicated individuals who are excited to grow and evolve with us. Key Responsibilities: -Part Time/Full time . Main objective would be to assemble sandwiches in an efficient and clean work space. Prepping ingredients, portioning meats, and preparing sauces. • Ingredient Preparation: Efficiently prepare and portion house-made meats, vegetables, and other ingredients according to recipe standards and specifications., • Sanitation and Hygiene: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the prep area, adhering to food safety regulations and ensuring a safe working environment., • Stock Management: Monitor ingredient levels, rotate stock, and inform the chef if supplies need to be reordered., • Recipe Adherence: Follow recipes and prep lists accurately to ensure consistency and quality of all ingredients and finished products., • Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and knives, ensuring they are in proper working condition., • Team Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to coordinate prep tasks and support a smooth workflow throughout service hours., • Prior experience as a prep cook or in a similar role is preferred., • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices., • Ability to work early morning hours and manage time effectively., • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions., • Good physical stamina and the ability to handle repetitive tasks and lift heavy items., • Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation., • Opportunity to be a part of a unique and innovative food concept in NYC., • Friendly and supportive work environment., • Competitive pay and potential for growth within the company., • A chance to help shape the future of Brown Bag Sandwich Co. as we expand and evolve., • $17-19/hour, • Estimate of $100-$200 per week in tips, depending on seasonality

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  • Sushi Chef
    Sushi Chef
    1 month ago
    $18 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Osakana is a specialty Japanese fish market and to-go sushi shop located in the heart of the East Village. We are dedicated to offering high-quality seafood and thoughtfully prepared sushi, while delivering warm, reliable service to our community. We are seeking motivated, detail-oriented team members who take pride in their work and enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities • Assist with basic fish handling, including trimming, portioning, and packaging, • Support the preparation and assembly of to-go sushi items (rolls, donburi, sashimi packs, etc.), • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in all work areas, • Provide friendly and professional customer service at the counter, • Operate the register accurately and efficiently, • Restock display cases and assist with inventory and product rotation, • Receive and inspect deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy, • Follow store procedures, food safety protocols, and daily operational checklists, • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient workflow Qualifications Required • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions, • Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, • High standard of hygiene and food safety awareness, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn Preferred • Experience in seafood handling, fish markets, or food service, • Basic knife skills or kitchen prep experience Customer service or retail experience • English and/or Japanese communication ability, • Interest in Japanese cuisine or seafood

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  • Pastry Workshop Instructor
    Pastry Workshop Instructor
    1 month ago
    $25–$40 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About Maison Fleuret Maison Fleuret is a French patisserie and baking school renowned for its hands-on pastry and viennoiserie workshops in Paris, led by certified pastry chefs. Rooted in tradition and inspired by the warmth of family gatherings, our classes celebrate the flavors, techniques, and culture of French baking. This December, we are opening our first U.S. location in the heart of Soho. Designed around the French art de vivre, our New York atelier will offer an immersive, creative, and welcoming environment where guests can learn, create, and share. As we grow, we’re building a team of passionate professionals who want to bring authentic French pastry culture to New York and help shape a new culinary destination. To learn more, visit our website: Role Description • Guide guests through iconic French recipes in a fun, engaging, and interactive format., • Adapt teaching style to all levels—beginners, advanced bakers, children, and adults., • Share tips, technical insights, cultural anecdotes, and authentic French know-how., • Ensure the quality, friendliness, and smooth execution of each workshop. Qualifications • Formal training and/or proven experience in pastry or bakery., • Fluent French preferred to preserve authenticity and share genuine French expertise., • Workshops are taught in English, so strong English communication skills are essential., • Excellent teaching ability, strong communication skills, and a passion for sharing your craft., • Organized, autonomous, and a reliable team player., • Previous experience in culinary instruction or teaching is a plus. Compensation & Conditions • Employment Type: Full-time or Part Time, • Location: Soho, New York City, • Start Date: December/January 2025, • Salary: $25 – $40 per hour, depending on experience Benefits • Health insurance contribution (medical), • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Employee discounts on workshops and products, • Opportunities for professional development, • Career growth potential as the Maison Fleuret brand expands in the U.S. and internationally, • A supportive, creative environment rooted in French expertise and hospitality Why Join Us? This role is ideal for someone passionate about French pastry who wants to share that tradition with an international audience in New York. You’ll join a creative, vibrant environment where authenticity, culture, and craftsmanship come together to create memorable experiences.

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