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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    21 hours ago
    $59498–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Kearny

    Position & Perks: Bring your leadership, passion, and drive to the table. Applebee’s is hiring Restaurant Managers who are ready to lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood restaurant where guests and team members feel at home. Whether you’re an experienced Restaurant Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Kitchen Manager, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a brand rooted in community, teamwork, and opportunity. At Applebee’s, our managers don’t just run restaurants—they lead people, drive results, and set the tone for unforgettable guest experiences. What We Offer • Competitive pay, • Quarterly bonus opportunity, • Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA), • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance, • Paid Time Off, • 401(k) with company match, • Paid, on-the-job leadership training, • Dining perks across all our brands, • Discounts with partner brands (Verizon, Dell, gyms, and more), • Real advancement and long-term career growth opportunities, • WOW-a-Friend Foundation – Employee Assistance Program Responsibilities: What You’ll Do Restaurant & Operational Leadership • Lead day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence, • Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency in a high-volume environment, • Ensure adherence to Applebee’s systems, standards, and company policies, • Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations People & Culture • Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams, • Lead with a people-first mindset, creating a positive, inclusive, and motivating work environment, • Empower supervisors and team members to grow, succeed, and advance, • Model professionalism, integrity, and hospitality at all times Business & Financial Accountability • Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses, • Support financial goals through strong execution, planning, and follow-through, • Protect company assets and ensure proper cash handling and inventory controls Community & Brand Engagement • Represent Applebee’s in the local community, • Support local restaurant marketing and promotions, • Build strong relationships with guests, vendors, and team members Qualifications: • 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience, • Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills, • Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, • ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications a plus (training provided) If you’re ready to lead a neighborhood restaurant, grow your career, and make an impact every day, apply today to become a Restaurant Manager at Applebee’s.

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  • Regional Culinary Director
    Regional Culinary Director
    1 day ago
    $95000–$105000 yearly
    Full-time
    SoHo, Manhattan

    Maman - Regional Culinary Director maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, we're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook. our ideal candidate is an experienced culinary leader who brings energy, respect, and passion into their everyday interactions. you are a mentor and problem solver who effectively develops high-performing teams and fosters a collaborative, four-walls culture in every location. you have extensive experience with multi-unit leadership and maintain operational excellence by upholding the highest standards of quality, consistency, safety and brand integrity. you have strong culinary expertise in french, mediterranean, and american cuisines, and are fluent in both english and spanish. Position Summary The Regional Culinary Director oversees all Back of House operations across maman's Tri-State locations, leading the Culinary Management team and partnering closely with the VP of Operations to ensure alignment between culinary execution and overall business strategy. The Regional Culinary Director drives culinary excellence, operational consistency, financial performance, and team development across the Tri-State region. Through hands-on leadership, strategic oversight, and strong mentorship, the Regional Culinary Director ensures each kitchen operates efficiently and profitably while upholding maman's standards, brand identity, culture and values. Essential Responsibilities Culinary Leadership Standards • Oversee all kitchen operations across multiple locations to ensure consistency, quality, and execution of brand standards, • Maintain rigorous food quality, presentation, and portion control standards, • Train and coach BOH teams to ensure proper execution of all culinary initiatives, • Drive successful menu rollouts and ensure seasonal updates are executed flawlessly, ensuring brand standards are met and portioning and control is consistent across all markets, • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations as directed by State and local governments, • Audit ServSafe Food Handler certifications for management at all locations Operational Excellence • Oversee the performance and accountability of each region by reviewing weekly reports, conducting store visits, and holding weekly team meetings as needed • Lead, coach, and inspire Culinary Management team and onsite Kitchen Leaders, • Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching and foster career development conversations, • Partner with VP of Operations to foster a collaborative, four-walls environment in each location, • Ensure Kitchen Leaders uphold training, service, and culinary standards and drive alignment between store-level operations and company-wide goals Inventory, Cost Control Financial Performance • Enforce best practices for inventory management, ordering procedures, and portion control, • Oversee COGS guidelines and food cost targets to protect and improve margins, • Optimize labor scheduling and productivity across all locations, • Manage regional vendor relationships and purchasing strategies to ensure cost efficiency and product quality, • Utilize various technologies and tools to analyze and strategize financial performance Clear Communication Hands-On Support • Maintain open communication with Kitchen Leaders, Tri-State Regional Managers and the VP of Operations regarding progress, challenges, and opportunities, • Support cross-functional projects and activations, ensuring alignment with brand standards, • Provide insights to leadership regarding staffing needs, market trends, and operational improvements Qualifications \& Skills • 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including 3+ years in a multi-unit or regional leadership role, • Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets, labor, and costs effectively, • Proficiency in Google Workspace expected; experience with third-party delivery platforms, MarginEdge, and Harri preferred, • Extensive knowledge of State and local food safety regulations across NY, NJ, and CT, • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the Tri-State area, • Energetic, approachable, adaptable with experience building and leading high-performing teams • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish What We Offer At maman, we're proud to provide a supportive and people-first environment where leaders can thrive and grow. Our Regional Culinary Directors enjoy: • A collaborative culture that values teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement, • Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and growth opportunities within a fast-growing brand, • Comprehensive healthcare options, 401k and commuter benefits, • Paid time off and a flexible, supportive work environment, • Ongoing professional development, training, and opportunities for internal mobility, • Sweet perks cookies, coffee, and in-store discounts, • A company culture where we roll up our sleeves, support one another, and celebrate shared success Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out. Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with you.

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  • Fashion Buyer
    Fashion Buyer
    1 month ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Design-Led Sourcing & Business Development Partner (Part-Time | NYC) We are building a global fashion sourcing and production bridge connecting New York brands with premium manufacturing partners across Turkey, India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. We design, develop, and source fashion collections — and we are now expanding our presence in New York. We are looking for a style-aware, commercially sharp professional who can represent our collections, pitch seasonal capsules, and develop wholesale partnerships across NYC. Your Role: • Present and pre-sell new fashion collections to brands and boutiques, • Identify category gaps and develop sourcing solutions, • Build wholesale accounts and recurring production cycles, • Coordinate sampling and production timelines, • Experience in fashion wholesale, buying, or brand development, • Understanding of fabrics and garment production, • Strong communication and negotiation skills, • Entrepreneurial mindset, • Flexible part-time structure, • Competitive base + performance commission, • Direct exposure to global production network, • Growth opportunity into leadership role, • Founder-level mentorship If you understand fashion beyond trends — and see opportunity in design-led sourcing — we’d love to connect. WHAT THIS PERSON WILL DO 1️⃣ Pitch & Pre-Sell Collections • Present new styles and capsules to NYC brands & boutique buyers, • Sell collections pre-production, • Take category-wise orders (linen, resortwear, womenswear, kidswear, etc.), • Help brands source smarter (cost optimization + quality control), • Present fabric options (linen, cotton blends, specialty fabrics), • Connect brands to ethical manufacturing consortium, • Understand category gaps in brands, • Suggest line extensions, • Develop seasonal capsules, • Identify boutiques and mid-size brands, • Open new accounts, • Negotiate MOQs, • Track Garment District trends, • Understand pricing benchmarks, • Analyze buyer appetite, • Feed insights back into production planning 👤 IDEAL PROFILE We are looking for someone who: • Has experience in fashion wholesale, buying, or showroom representation, • Understands fabrics and garment construction, • Has relationships in NYC boutiques / small brands, • Is confident pitching to founders and buyers, • Can speak commercial language (margins, MOQs, timelines), • Is entrepreneurial and self-driven Bonus: • Experience in garment district, • Fashion merchandising background, • Experience in sourcing or manufacturing

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