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  • New Store Opening Associate
    New Store Opening Associate
    1 hour ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Blank Street At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading. Add A Spark to the Ordinary... This is your opportunity to put your fingerprint on the growth and development of something truly exciting. As the NSO Associate, your primary responsibility will be leading and coordinating smooth, successful launches across all new growth projects and store form factors within the company. The right candidate is highly organized, thrives in a process-driven environment, and can confidently manage multiple deliverables and cross-functional stakeholders simultaneously. You understand how to keep projects moving forward, align teams, and execute against timelines to ensure successful openings and launches. This role will require travel based on New Store Openings and evolving business needs. What You'll Own Project coordination & communication • Use our project management and internal communication tools (Asana, Slack, Google Suite) to track and update progress on every project you're assigned., • Support the Senior NSO Associate in communicating timelines, blockers, and status updates to relevant stakeholders., • Help maintain and update store-specific documentation, checklists, and handoff materials across active projects. On-the-ground NSO duties • Place, receive, and unbox initial product and supply orders for new locations., • Receive, install, and calibrate small service equipment under the direction of the Senior NSO Associate., • Stage bar equipment and workflow layouts in alignment with Blank Street standards., • Conduct stress test days and full equipment test runs to confirm a new location is ready for bump-in., • Support store and equipment test days, flagging issues and coordinating resolutions in real time., • Liaise with external contractors for basic service and equipment coordination including internet, espresso machine installation, and miscellaneous construction needs., • Support build-out of store location wiki pages for incoming field teams., • Assist with DOH compliance walkthroughs and ops team check-ins ahead of opening., • Work closely with IT and Coffee Equipment teams to verify front and back end infrastructure is correctly set up and tested. Logistics & storage • Transport equipment and smallwares to and from our storage facility and between new location builds as needed — including loading, unloading, and organized staging., • Support the ongoing maintenance and inventory management of our equipment and smallware storage facility., • Track inventory levels and flag shortfalls or discrepancies to the Senior NSO Associate ahead of upcoming openings., • Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe storage facility environment at all times. Supporting operations beyond NSOs • Assist with seasonal smallware and equipment transitions, coordinating cross-functionally to ensure seamless rollouts., • Support store closure projects and equipment recovery as directed., • Pitch in on facilities needs when the NSO schedule allows., • Help review and organize vendor invoices and receipts for approval and submission to the finance team. Who You Are • 1–2 years of experience in hospitality, consumer brands, retail, or a new location opening environment., • Hands-on and action oriented — you'd rather be doing than delegating., • Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and tight timelines., • Highly effective written and verbal communicator — you keep people in the loop without being asked., • Adaptable and flexible — comfortable working both collaboratively and independently depending on what the project needs., • Comfortable learning on the job, including developing a working knowledge of permitting, basic construction, plumbing, electrical, and equipment calibration processes., • Tech-comfortable and quick to adopt new tools — experience with Google Suite, Asana, and Slack is a plus., • Passionate about creating safe, functional spaces for both customers and the team on the ground., • Must be comfortable working evenings and weekends where business dictates., • Comfort with travel across all markets., • A valid driver's license is preferable., • Abie to lift 50+ lbs. Benefits & Perks • $70,000 - $75,000 annual base salary, • Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salaries are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Additional components include equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off and various work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee). Details will be discussed during the interview process. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future., • Equity package, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers, • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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  • Senior Legal Manager US (NY Based)
    Senior Legal Manager US (NY Based)
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    New York

    WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE JOE & THE JUICE is a people-centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high-energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills. We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do: • Positive Attitude, • Inclusion, • Social Ties, • Growth For us, this means that when you choose a cup-half-full mindset, welcome people from every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new — you become more than just a Juicer; like us, you continue to search and find purpose and meaning in what you do. From your first day, you'll be part of an international network of Juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!). If you love fast-paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles. Head Legal Counsel / Senior Manager US Position Overview As Joe & the Juice continues its rapid expansion across the United States, we are seeking a senior legal leader to serve as the primary legal partner for the U.S. business. This role will provide strategic and practical legal guidance across a broad range of commercial, operational, employment, real estate, compliance, and corporate matters while helping build the legal infrastructure necessary to support long-term growth. The candidate will be reporting to the CLO, Group General Counsel based in Europe and on a day-to-day have a seat on the US leadership team, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders, this individual will play a critical role in balancing legal risk with business objectives, enabling growth, and strengthening governance across the U.S. organization. This position is based at our U.S. Headquarters in New York City and will serve as the lead legal resource supporting all U.S. operations and future expansion initiatives. This role represents an opportunity to build and shape the legal function for a rapidly growing U.S. business. The successful candidate will not only provide day-to-day legal counsel but will also help establish the governance, processes, and legal infrastructure necessary to support significant future expansion. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable sitting at the executive table helping shape business strategy as they are rolling up their sleeves to solve complex legal and operational challenges. Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership • Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the U.S. Executive Leadership Team. Partner with senior leaders across Operations, People, Finance, Procurement, Development, Marketing, and Technology to support business objectives. Provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance that enables growth while appropriately managing risk. * Advise strategic initiatives, market expansion, organizational changes, and business transformation efforts. Commercial & Corporate Legal • Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements. Support vendor, supplier, procurement, technology, licensing, marketing, and service agreements. Advise stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk exposure, and negotiation strategy. Support corporate governance, entity management, board-related matters, and internal governance frameworks. Establish scalable contract management and legal review processes. Real Estate & Development • Serve as the legal partner for all U.S. real estate, development, and store growth activities. Lead and support the U.S. legal agenda, partnering closely with the business to align legal priorities with growth plans. Review and negotiate leases, amendments, renewals, landlord disputes, and occupancy-related matters. Partner closely with Development, Operations, and Retail leadership to support the store pipeline, new store openings, and market expansion. Provide legal guidance on real estate transactions, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies. * Support the continued scaling of the U.S. business by helping build the right legal processes, structure, and team support as the market grows. Employment, Labor & Regulatory Compliance • Advise leadership on employment-related legal matters and workplace risk. Partner closely with the People Team and external counsel on employee relations, investigations, claims, and litigation matters. Support policy development, handbook updates, compliance initiatives, and workplace governance. * Monitor and advise on evolving federal, state, and local employment regulations impacting the U.S. business. Risk Management, Compliance & Governance • Develop and strengthen legal, compliance, and governance frameworks across the U.S. organization. Identify emerging legal and business risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies. Create scalable legal processes, controls, and documentation standards to support future growth. Oversee relationships with external counsel and manage legal spend effectively. Support enterprise risk management initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts. Desired Candidate Profile • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Licensed attorney in good standing. 8–12+ years of legal experience. Combination of top law firm and in-house counsel experience strongly preferred. Experience supporting multi-unit retail, hospitality, restaurant, consumer, franchise, or other high-growth organizations preferred. Strong background in commercial contracting, corporate law, and business transactions. Experience supporting real estate, employment, compliance, and operational matters. Proven ability to influence and advise senior executives. Strategic thinker with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. * Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Success Measures • Effective legal support across all U.S. operations and growth initiatives. Timely and strategic review of commercial agreements and business transactions. Reduced legal, regulatory, and compliance risk. Strong governance frameworks and scalable legal processes. Trusted partnership with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Successful support of new market expansion and development initiatives. Establishment of a legal function capable of scaling alongside the continued growth of the U.S. business. Competitive Compensation starting at $185,000 Joe & the Juice is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome all qualified applicants — no matter your race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or background. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY [https://tinyurl.com/joejuicenotice](https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl%2Ecom%2Fjoejuicenotice&urlhash=QeP9&isSdui=true)] ABOUT JOE & THE JUICE JOE & THE JUICE is a healthy fast-casual concept founded in Copenhagen in 2002; since then, we have grown to more than 500 locations across 20 countries and now employ more than 4,500 people worldwide. From day one, our ambition has been to prove that there should be no trade-off between taste and health. We serve high-quality, freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches in relaxed, contemporary concept cafés that combine convenience with distinct urban atmospheres. JOE & THE JUICE goes beyond products toward the full experience around the bar, creating a consistent universe for guests and Juicers in all our locations. We invest heavily in internal development through our Moneyball career system and a culture where most leaders, including C-suite, VPs, and directors, have started behind the bar. We continue to evolve our people-centric and sustainability agenda that is part of our Nordic heritage and our commitment to a better future.

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  • Senior Product Designer
    Senior Product Designer
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Blank Street Blank Street is on a mission to become the defining food & beverage brand of our generation. At 100+ locations, we've built one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the US and UK, and are quickly becoming the go-to spot for the next generation of coffee and matcha drinkers. With a large global roadmap ahead, we're shaping the future through elevated beverages, thoughtful store designs, and hospitality-driven experiences. Add a Spark to the Ordinary At Blank Street, we're building thoughtful, beautifully designed experiences, both in-store and digitally. We're looking for a Senior Product Designer to join our Product Design team to help drive exciting initiatives. As a Senior Product Designer, you will own the design of our consumer app and internal tools, combining user research, a strategic mindset, and design skills across both UX and Visual to deliver stellar customer experiences. You are not only a craft expert across UX and visual design, but also a strategic partner who helps shape what we build and why. You bring a strong point of view grounded in research and data, and you are comfortable navigating ambiguity to define product direction. You translate insights into actionable design strategies, aligning user needs with business goals. You advocate for the customer at every stage, ensuring that design decisions are intentional, scalable, and impactful. This role is fully in-person and based out of our Brooklyn, NY office. What You'll Own: App Experience Design • Lead the end-to-end design process for the consumer app, from discovery and research through concept development, design execution, and post-launch iteration, • Design holistic experiences — systems, flows, and interfaces — that are intuitive, elegant, and scalable, • Create wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and prototypes to communicate ideas effectively Internal Tools Design • Own the design of internal tools that support operations, store teams, and other internal users, • Ensure internal-facing products are intuitive and reduce friction in day-to-day workflows User Research & Insights • Plan and conduct user research to uncover insights, validate hypotheses, and inform product strategy, • Translate research findings into clear product opportunities, frameworks, and design directions, • Champion a user-centered and data-informed design culture, advocating for best practices across teams Collaboration & Standards • Partner closely with product and engineering to shape roadmaps and prioritize initiatives based on user and business impact, • Serve as a steward of the team's design system, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across platforms while sharing ownership with the broader team, • Present and communicate complex ideas and design rationale to stakeholders at all levels, • Explore and integrate AI-driven opportunities into the product experience where relevant Requirements: • 5-7 years of experience minimum in a product design, user experience, or equivalent role, with demonstrated leadership on complex digital products, • Bachelor's degree preferred, with multidisciplinary background such as psychology, computer science, information sciences, human/computer interface design or commerce/business, • Strong foundation in user research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), including user interviews, usability testing, journey mapping, and synthesis of insights into product direction, • Experienced, innovative and forward-thinking designer who can demonstrate leadership of medium-scale projects from concept to completion - research, approach, design strategy, systems, and implementation, • Experience contributing to and evolving design systems and tokens in partnership with engineers., • Experience working with generative AI, personalization systems, or recommendation engines, • Proven interpersonal skills, stakeholder relation skills, and ability to work in a team environment, • Strong storytelling with excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, • High proficiency in the use of tools such as Figma as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and Google Slides Benefits & Perks: • $140,000 - $160,000 annual base salary, • Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salaries are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Additional components include equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off and various work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee). Details will be discussed during the interview process. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future., • Equity package, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers, • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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  • Mandarin/Cantonese Speaking Customer Representative
    Mandarin/Cantonese Speaking Customer Representative
    14 days ago
    Full-time
    Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn

    Bi-Lingual Customer Support Specialist (Mandarin/Cantonese Speaking) Full-Time | New York, NY | $17 - $20/hour About Ideal CDPAP At Ideal CDPAP, we're redefining what it means to deliver exceptional home care support in New York State. As a trusted PPL facilitator for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), we empower families to take control of their loved ones' care by enabling them to choose their own caregivers, including family members and close friends. What sets us apart? Our people. With a multilingual team fluent in over 14 languages, we connect with New York's diverse communities in the languages they speak and the cultures they live. Position Overview We're looking for a Customer Support Specialist to join our team! In this outbound-focused role, you'll work directly with the members we serve. You'll make calls to ensure compliance, resolve issues, and provide general support to consumers and their Personal Assistants (PAs). Your work will ensure families receive uninterrupted care. Responsibilities Conduct outbound calls to Consumers and Personal Assistants to ensure program compliance and continuity of care. Follow up on documentation requirements, scheduling needs, and onboarding tasks. Monitor and support EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) compliance through regular outreach. Audit Consumer and Personal Assistant profiles to ensure accuracy and completeness. Document all interactions and outcomes accurately in our systems. Provide support to consumers who need assistance registering a new Personal Assistant. Escalate issues to management as needed and collaborate with team members to resolve complex cases. Qualifications Strong verbal and written communication skills Bilingual or multilingual preferred Ability to make high-volume outbound calls with professionalism and empathy Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Basic computer proficiency (email, spreadsheets, CRM/database systems) Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently Previous experience in customer service, call center, or healthcare coordination is a plus What We Offer Competitive pay: $17 - $20 per hour based on experience Employer-funded healthcare Commuter benefits program Paid time off Schedule & Location Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: In-office Brooklyn

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  • Head of Corporate IT & Security
    Head of Corporate IT & Security
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Blank Street Blank Street is on a mission to become the defining food & beverage brand of our generation. At 100+ locations, we've built one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the US and UK, and are quickly becoming the go-to spot for the next generation of coffee and matcha drinkers. With a large global roadmap ahead, we're shaping the future through elevated beverages, thoughtful store designs, and hospitality-driven experiences. Add a Spark to the Ordinary Corporate IT is a critical enabler of how Blank Street grows, powering our teams to move fast, stay connected, and operate securely at scale. This role leads the strategy and execution of Corporate IT, with clear decision-making ownership and close, dotted-line partnership with Field IT leads across the US and UK to ensure a seamless, high-performing experience across every store and office. What You'll Own: • Corporate IT strategy and operating model (support intake, prioritization, escalation, documentation), • Dotted-line partnership with Ishaq (UK Field IT) and alignment with the US Field IT hire — you set global strategy and standards, local teams execute, • Security fundamentals: identity, access, endpoint security posture, incident readiness, • MDM and endpoint standards: provisioning, compliance, refresh cycles, secure configuration baselines, • SaaS consolidation: reduce sprawl, manage vendors, improve cost and risk controls, • Training and enablement: onboarding/offboarding, security hygiene, self-serve playbooks, • AI enablement and governance: safe usage policy, approved tools, training, evaluation of new tools, • Field IT alignment (US + UK): standards, tooling alignment, decision-making, escalations Who You Are: • Senior operator who can set strategy and build an IT operating model from scratch — this is a greenfield function, • Strong security and risk mindset with practical, hands-on execution, • Clear communicator who can train and influence across the business, from store teams to executives, • Comfortable working across geographies (US + UK) and multiple retail sites, • Experience with AI governance and establishing safe usage policies across an organization Requirements: • 8+ years in Corporate IT, IT Operations, Security, or related roles, • Hands-on experience with identity/access management and endpoint management (MDM), • Experience consolidating SaaS tools and managing vendors/budgets, • Experience operating across multiple sites and geographies, • Experience building or scaling an IT function (not just maintaining an existing one), • Familiarity with AI tool governance and policy development is a plus, • Background in retail, hospitality, or multi-site consumer businesses is a plus Benefits & Perks: • $150,000 - $200,000 annual base salary, • Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salaries are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Additional components include equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off and various work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee). Details will be discussed during the interview process. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future., • Equity package, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers, • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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  • General Manager | New York City
    General Manager | New York City
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Blank Street At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading Add a Spark to the Ordinary... General Managers are central to the success of Blank Street and take full ownership of their four walls. They are accountable for training and developing all team members, leading by example on facilities, product quality, and customer experience, and maintaining strong operational standards through effective inventory and performance management. General Managers are also responsible for hiring great talent, driving business growth and continuous improvement, and may support light project work that contributes to the broader business and their own professional development. Who We're Looking For • Experience hiring, developing and managing hospitality teams, • Experience managing inventory and supply chain ordering, • Love for coffee and customer service, • Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus, • Strong knowledge of specialty coffee, espresso and equipment is a must, • Strong decision making and multi-taking skills, • Strong interpersonal communication skills What You'll Own • Create a motivating and engaging team culture by consistently celebrating, training, coaching, and mentoring your team., • Step in to cover scheduling gaps or time off in the store schedule, • Create and publish staff schedules according to state and local labor laws, • Review and approve timecards and paid time off requests in a timely manner ensuring your team is paid accurately and on time, • Recruit super star talent in collaboration with the People Team, • Oversee and validate the quality of training being executed by your Shift Leads, providing feedback and coaching where needed, • Ensure coffee accreditations are handled on time for new employees in line with company standards, • Work to maintain the very best team engagement scores, • Maintain food and beverage quality standards across your store and ensure recipes are executed accurately and consistently by your team, • Own all ordering, vendor relations, waste management, inventory counts and general compliance of our Inventory Management System, • Spend 50-70% of your week leading by example behind the bar through customer service and production of technically excellent food and beverage products, • Ensure the safety, cleanliness and presentation of your location in line with company policies, • Maintain operational excellence achieving company standard scores and above via our auditing platform, • Develop meaningful ties with neighborhood businesses and people to help grow local brand loyalty, • Be a champion of your store's financial performance and peak business throughput, • Grow your store AOV, meet sales goals through creative initiatives and gain team buy in to share the same vision, • Ensure your location meets operations and product quality audit standards, quickly action any feedback to improve Requirements • 4+ years of experience managing and leading single-store unit operations in high growth hospitality or consumer brands, • Full Time availability: 45 hours per week, 5 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (usually weekend days, weekend as described as Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Benefits & Perks • $65,000 - $75,000 annual salary Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in NYC at the time of posting. Our salary ranges are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future. • Bonus program, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers., • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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  • Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    1 month ago
    $21 hourly
    Part-time
    Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

    Secondz launched America’s first Ready-to-Cook curry puff brand — handcrafted, bold, globally inspired flavors designed for modern convenience. Even though we started as a Direct-to-Consumer & Retail Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), most of our customers are buying Ready-to-Eat at pop up events across Brooklyn. This year, we are entering our next phase of growth and have been selected by Smorgasburg to be a food vendor. We're looking for dependable, detail-oriented kitchen crew members who care about quality, consistency, and moving with purpose. We currently operate out of a shared kitchen space and we're not a restaurant. What You’ll Do • Prepare and cook fillings and dough (e.g., chicken curry, jerk chicken, beef rendang, vegetarian blends), • Portion, assemble, and crimp puff pastries to Secondz standards, • Operate ovens, air fryers, and commercial kitchen equipment safely, • Maintain high food safety and sanitation standards, • Assist with batching, labeling, packaging, and inventory prep, • Support R&D test batches when needed, • Maintain clean, organized prep stations, • Assist with loading and packing for pop-ups or wholesale orders What We’re Looking For • Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred (but not required), • Ability to follow recipes precisely and work efficiently, • Strong attention to detail (our crimp matters!), • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, • Able to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods, • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented, • NYC Food Handler’s Certificate (or willingness to obtain) Bonus If You Have • Experience in pastry, dumpling, or hand-formed products, • Experience with batch cooking or food production, • Interest in Southeast Asian or global cuisines, • Experience working farmers markets or pop-ups What You’ll Gain • Hands-on experience building a fast-growing food brand, • Exposure to product development and new flavor launches, • Opportunity to grow into leadership roles as we scale, • A collaborative, mission-driven team environment

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  • Social Media Intern
    Social Media Intern
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    Job Summary We’re a pre-seed functional food company developing products with intentional, clean uses—designed to support how people move through their day. This internship is a true ground-floor opportunity to help shape our brand identity and early marketing strategy as we prepare to bring our first products to market. We’re looking for a creative, self-starter who’s excited about wellness, branding, and building something from the ground up alongside founders. • Collaborate with the founding team to help define and evolve our brand identity and visual system, • Design on-brand visuals using Canva (social posts, stories, flyers, decks, and launch assets), • Help develop and execute early-stage marketing and content strategy, • Support content creation and scheduling across social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.), • Brainstorm and test creative concepts for product launches and brand campaigns, • Track engagement and help iterate based on performance What We’re Looking For • Strong Canva skills and a solid eye for design (required), • Interest in functional food, wellness, and intentional consumer products, • Familiarity with social media platforms and trends, • Ability to work independently, contribute ideas, and take ownership, • Organized, reliable, and excited to learn by doing Nice to Have • Experience building or shaping a brand from an early stage, • Interest in food, wellness, lifestyle, or CPG brands, • Basic copywriting skills, • Familiarity with short-form video (Reels, TikTok) Compensation & Credit This is an unpaid internship — we will cover all transportation and lunch. Academic credit available — we’re happy to work with your school to meet internship requirements. What You’ll Gain Direct experience shaping a functional food brand from the ground up Real ownership over creative and marketing work A strong portfolio with live, consumer-facing assets Close mentorship from founders and exposure to startup decision-making How to Apply Complete online submission and; A link to your portfolio, Canva work, or social media projects (if available) Job Type: Internship Work Location: Hybrid

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  • Production Kitchen Manager (Part-time)
    Production Kitchen Manager (Part-time)
    1 month ago
    $25 hourly
    Part-time
    Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

    Secondz launched America’s first Ready-to-Cook curry puff brand — handcrafted, bold, globally inspired flavors designed for modern convenience. Even though we started as a Direct-to-Consumer & Retail Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), most of our customers are buying Ready-to-Eat at pop up events across Brooklyn. This year, we are entering our next phase of growth and have been selected by Smorgasburg to be a food vendor. We're looking for a Production Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, raise the bar on quality and food safety, and build systems that allow us to increase production without sacrificing craftsmanship. We currently operate out of a shared kitchen space and we're not a restaurant. The Role You will own day-to-day kitchen leadership, production execution, and operational excellence. You will turn recipes into repeatable systems, elevate standards, and scale output while protecting product integrity. You will report directly to the Founder. What You’ll Own 1. Kitchen Leadership • Lead, train, and schedule kitchen crew, • Build a culture of accountability, precision, and urgency, • Develop clear SOPs for fillings, dough, assembly, proofing, and baking, • Ensure consistent crimping, portioning, and finishing standards 2. Quality & Food Safety • Implement and enforce strict food safety protocols, • Maintain DOH compliance and kitchen audit readiness, • Establish batch tracking and labeling systems, • Reduce waste and improve yield efficiency 3. Production Scaling • Increase production capacity while maintaining quality, • Improve batching processes for fillings and dough, • Optimize workflow layout for speed and efficiency, • Manage prep forecasting for pop-ups, wholesale, and DTC 4. Product & Process Innovation • Collaborate on new flavor launches and seasonal specials, • Improve dough texture, consistency, and bake performance, • Standardize cold proofing and frozen production methods, • Test and document improvements for repeatability Who You Are • 5+ years of professional kitchen experience, • 2+ years in a leadership or head baker/head chef role, • Strong understanding of dough systems, pastry production, or dumpling-style products, • Deep knowledge of food safety, compliance, and kitchen organization, • Experience scaling small-batch production into higher-volume output, • Calm under pressure and highly organized, • Systems thinker who values documentation and repeatability Bonus If You Have • Experience in CPG or frozen food production, • Experience building kitchens from early-stage to scaled operations, • Familiarity with Southeast Asian flavors, • NYC Food Protection Certificate, • Experience preparing for wholesale or retail distribution What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months) • Production volume increased meaningfully without quality loss, • Kitchen SOPs documented and implemented, • Food safety systems tightened and audit-ready, • Reduced ingredient waste and improved margin efficiency, • Kitchen crew performing at a higher, more consistent level Why This Role Matters Secondz is moving from founder-led production to systems-led production. This role will help build the backbone of the brand’s operational engine. If you want to help scale a bold, globally inspired food brand from the inside out — this is your seat at the table.

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