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  • Head Maitre d'
    Head Maitre d'
    9 hours ago
    $90000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About the Role The Head Maître d’ owns NORTE’s reservation book and leads the guest experience from the first request for a table through the end of the visit. This role combines commercial judgment, precise dining room management, and highly personal hospitality. Working closely with the General Manager, the Head Maître d’ builds demand, develops regular guests, and ensures the room feels exceptional every night. In preparation for our upcoming opening, this position requires participation in a mandatory training program. Key Responsibilities Strategic Floor & Reservation Management • Own table inventory, availability, seating plans, pacing, and turn times., • Manage cancellations, waitlists, last-minute requests, and walk-ins to make effective use of every service., • Protect the guest experience while making sound decisions about covers and revenue., • Balance regulars, first-time guests, VIPs, celebrations, and walk-ins throughout the room. Guest Relations • Recognize guests, anticipate preferences, and turn first visits into lasting relationships., • Maintain accurate guest profiles and visit history in Loyalist., • Build genuine relationships with regulars, concierges, and the New York hospitality community., • Handle sensitive requests and guest recovery with discretion, warmth, and sound judgment. Service Leadership • Partner with the General Manager on daily reservation priorities, VIP arrivals, pacing, and guest experience., • Communicate seating decisions and guest information clearly to the host and service teams., • Make timely decisions during service as conditions change., • Serve as a trusted point of contact and an informed presence in the dining room. Qualifications • Prior experience as a Maître d’, Head Maître d’, or Reservations Manager at a high-demand New York City restaurant., • Direct, hands-on ownership of the reservation book, table inventory, waitlist, VIP relationships, and service pacing., • Strong command of Resy or OpenTable and restaurant table management., • Demonstrated ability to recognize guests, build regular clientele, and make effective decisions under pressure., • Excellent communication, organization, discretion, and sound business judgment., • Required: Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages, • Strong social intelligence, presence, and emotional awareness in high-profile guest-facing environments, • Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive guest matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment, • Warm, polished, and hospitality-driven demeanor, with a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences., • High level of professionalism, confidence, and poise in fast-paced, high-demand restaurant environments, • Preferred: Experience with a hospitality CRM such as Loyalist and established relationships within New York City’s restaurant community. Physical Requirements • Ability to work standing and walking for extended periods of time, • Ability to move and lift items up to 40 lbs as needed Measures of Success Success will be evaluated through covers and occupancy, effective use of released inventory, waitlist conversion, repeat visits, growth of the regular guest base, guest recognition, revenue performance, and the quality of the dining room experience Compensation Details • Compensation: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 annual salary, • Schedule: Full-time, • Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Health Insurance

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  • CO-FOUNDER
    CO-FOUNDER
    18 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Seeking: Right Hand — Co-Founder / Operating PartnerCommission & Revenue Based | Remote Mostly | Serious Inquiries Only I am a founder and CEO who has been a one man show for a long time. I have built five live technology platforms across hospitality tech, civic tech, fintech, and consumer health — all from scratch, all real, all working. My flagship product is Haven Memory OS™ — a guest intelligence os™.platform for independent hotels built around a concept I coined called Institutional Alzheimer's™. The platform is live, the IP is protected, and it is ready for its first paying client. I need a right hand who can help me get there. This is a commission and revenue based role. There is no salary until cash comes in. You eat what you kill. If that does not work for you this is not the right opportunity. What I need from you: • Strong sales ability — you must be able to open doors, hold conversations, and close deals, • Marketing and branding skills — you understand how to position a product, build awareness, and create messaging that converts, • Professional communication — you represent this company in rooms and on Zoom calls I cannot always be in, • Business development experience — you know how to find the right people and get in front of them, • Some technical ability — you do not need to be a developer but you must be comfortable with technology, platforms, tools, and digital workflows, • Fundraising instinct — you understand investors and how to position an early stage company, • Integrity — you will have access to sensitive business information and you must be someone who can be trusted completely, • Self motivated — there is no hand holding here, you must be able to move independently and report back with results What you get: • Co-Founder or COO title, • Commission on every deal you close, • Equity stake negotiated based on performance and commitment, • Ground floor position in a company with five live products and a growing portfolio, • A founder who will back you fully once you prove yourself What this is not: • This is not a salaried position right now, • This is not a casual side project, • This is not for someone looking to take over the vision or demand equity before proving value If you are a closer, a connector, a marketer, and someone who believes in getting in early on something real — I want to hear from you. Message me directly. Tell me who you are, what you have done, and why you are the right person for this. ClarkFounder & CEO, HCCGSA LLCARCHITEK N ADVOCACY™New York, NY

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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    1 month ago
    $20 hourly
    Part-time
    Newark

    🍹 NOW HIRING — DRINK SERVER 💰 $20/HR + TIPS Looking for an energetic, outgoing Drink Server to work exciting music festivals, outdoor events, parties & conventions!This position involves serving non-alcoholic specialty beverages and drink samples while interacting with customers and bringing great energy to the booth. ✨ WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Happy, bubbly & charismatic personality, • Loves meeting and conversating with people, • Comfortable approaching and engaging customers, • Friendly, energetic and able to keep the vibe going, • Reliable and punctual, • Comfortable working busy outdoor events, • Great customer-service skills 🍸 PERFECT FOR Aspiring or former bartenders, baristas, cocktail servers, brand promoters, or promotional staff, or anyone who loves the hospitality/event atmosphere. No alcohol is served. 👗 FESTIVAL ATTIRE Most events have a music festival/party atmosphere, so attire should match the vibe of the event. We want someone comfortable wearing stylish, fun, festival-ready outfits like dresses and skirts while maintaining an appropriate and professional appearance.🎶 Mostly Weekend Events🥤 Non-Alcoholic Beverages💵 $20 PER HOUR + TIPS 🎉 Fun Festival & Party EnvironmentGreat personality and positive energy are more important than extensive experience! 📩 Interested? Send a short introduction, weekend availability, and any bartending, barista, serving, promotional, or customer-service experience. Also include why you’re a good fit for this job position.

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  • Manicurist
    Manicurist
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    MVK is an international premium nail salon group with studios across Ukraine, Austria, Germany, Poland, Spain and the UK. Our first US location opened in June 2026 at 69 Reade Street, Tribeca, and we are still building the founding team. We specialise in structured manicures, healthy natural nails and precision work. Appointment-only, quality over volume — craftsmanship comes first here, not turnover. Requirements: • Valid New York State Nail Specialty License, • 2+ years of experience, • Expert in structured manicure / builder gel (BIAB), hard and soft gel systems, • Immaculate e-file cuticle work and natural nail preparation, • Strong shaping, apex control and a flawless finish, • Strict sanitation and sterilization discipline, • Professional, reliable, punctual, • Conversational English; Ukrainian, Russian a plus What we offer: • Approximately $1,000– $2,500 + per week including tips, based on experience and schedule, • Tribeca clientele, appointment-only, high average ticket — your book fills itself through online booking, • Tips are 100% yours, paid out transparently through our booking system, • Premium products and tools, all materials provided, • Paid master classes with our educators from Kyiv, Vienna and Warsaw — European technique, on site, • Genuine growth path — we promote lead technicians and studio managers from within Send us a message with a few photos of your recent work and your license status. We reply the same day and interview this week. Immediate start available.

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  • Beverage Server
    Beverage Server
    2 months ago
    $20 hourly
    Part-time
    Newark

    🥤 NOW HIRING: DRINK SERVER — $20/HR + TIPS Looking for a friendly, energetic Drink Server to join us at outdoor music festivals, conventions, and special events throughout the NJ/NY area. This is a NON-ALCOHOLIC beverage position — serving specialty cold drinks to customers in a fun, fast-paced event environment. 💰 PAY $20 per hour + TIPS 🎶 THE POSITION We’re looking for someone who: • Has a happy, bubbly, outgoing personality, • Genuinely enjoys meeting and conversating with new people, • Is comfortable engaging with customers and creating a fun experience, • Has excellent customer-service skills, • Can stay upbeat in a busy outdoor festival environment, • Is dependable, punctual, and professional, • Is comfortable working on their feet 👗 EVENT ATTIRE Because most of our events are music festivals, outdoor parties, and entertainment events, your attire should match the atmosphere and theme of the event. We’re looking for someone who: • Has a stylish, fun, festival-ready appearance, • Is comfortable dressing for a music festival/party atmosphere, • Can put together outfits that are fashionable, appropriate, and eye-catching, • Understands that presentation and positive energy are part of the customer experience, • Can adjust their look depending on the specific event or theme 🍹 GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR: Former or aspiring bartenders, baristas, beverage servers, or anyone interested in hospitality and live events. No alcohol is served. 📅 Events usually take place on weekends 🎵 Music Festivals • Conventions • Outdoor Parties & Events 💵 $20/HR + TIPS If you have great energy, great style, love interacting with people, and enjoy the music festival atmosphere, we want to hear from you! 📩 Apply by sending a short introduction, your weekend availability, and any customer-service, bartending, barista, or event experience.

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  • Sales Associate
    Sales Associate
    2 months ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Opportunities available in NYC and Paramus, NJ What You’ll Do Deliver a Premium Guest Experience • Provide elevated, hospitality-driven service that reflects Baked by Melissa’s SWEET standard (Smile, Welcome, Engage, Educate, Thank)., • Greet every guest with warmth, sincerity, and polished professionalism., • Create personalized, engaging conversations to understand guests’ needs and make thoughtful product recommendations., • Demonstrate deep knowledge of our handcrafted products, ingredients, seasonal offerings, and ongoing promotions. Drive Sales Through Expertise & Engagement • Convert browsing guests into enthusiastic buyers through confident storytelling, sampling, and consultative selling., • Consistently meet and exceed individual and store sales goals. Maintain a high level of product knowledge and brand awareness to support suggestive selling opportunities. Operate With Excellence • Ensure accuracy and care when processing all transactions using the POS system., • Execute daily operational responsibilities including store opening/closing procedures, inventory counts, and restocking., • Maintain a pristine, organized, and visually elevated store environment, ensuring our premium brand standards are always upheld. Be a Trusted Brand Ambassador • Respond to guest questions with poise, knowledge, and a solution-oriented approach., • Uphold safety, cleanliness, and operational standards at all times., • Escalate potential security or operational concerns to management promptly., • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture built on enthusiasm, accountability, and pride in the brand. Qualifications • High school diploma or GED required, • 18 years of age or older, • Previous retail, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred - luxury or specialty retail experience is a plus, • Exceptional communication skills and a naturally warm, welcoming personality, • Ability to deliver polished, consistent, top-tier customer service in a fast-paced environment, • Must be able to lift 30 lbs and stand for extended periods, • Weekend and holiday availability required Benefits and Perks • Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding brand, • 50% employee discount on all products, • Ability to pick up shifts across multiple locations, • Performance recognition programs, • A fun, positive, and collaborative workplace with premium service standards

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  • Retail Associate
    Retail Associate
    2 months ago
    $25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    How to Apply The role We're looking for a full-time Retail Associate to join us at the Element Brooklyn Gallery of Scent in the South Street Seaport. The space is part refillery, part scent museum, part candle workshop – there's nothing else quite like it in the city. This is a full-time role, Wednesday through Sunday, 11am–7pm. We're looking to fill it as soon as possible. Although the Gallery is a limited run (through the end of the year), we expect to open another retail location and this role will transition there – it can also transition for the right candidate to a role at our Bushwick warehouse. What you'll do • Welcome visitors and walk them through the scent gallery – 30 stations where guests explore perfumery ingredients, • Help customers create their personalized "Scent Portrait" and encourage them to share it, • Operate the refillery: guiding customers through our refillable soaps, helping them choose a vessel, and handling the refill process, • Support candle-making workshops – setup, welcoming attendees, assisting the workshop lead, • Run the POS and handle transactions, • Keep the space clean, well-merchandised, and restocked throughout your shift, • Help us document the space – we'll encourage you to grab photos and short videos that we can use on our channels You might be a great fit if you... • Genuinely like people and can hold a conversation with anyone, • Are interested in fragrance, design, sustainability, or retail – and can learn our product range quickly enough to speak to it with confidence, • Are reliable and can commit to a Wednesday–Sunday schedule, 11am–7pm – note that this role covers both weekend days, • Are available to start right away, • Have some retail, hospitality, or customer-facing experience – not required, but helpful, • Can get up to speed with new tools (like POS systems) quickly, • Are based in NYC and can get to the Seaport easily Compensation $25 per hour, 40 hours a week, plus the opportunity for a performance bonus tied to how the Gallery does overall. All full-time employees are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance and we offer 401k matching. About Element Brooklyn Element Brooklyn is a sustainable luxury home goods brand that makes refillable home and body care products. We're on a mission to prove that sustainability can be beautiful, luxurious, and actually affordable. Our refill-first model has kept over 560,000 bottles out of landfills, and we're just getting started.

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