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  • Assistant Captain
    Assistant Captain
    10 hours ago
    $64000–$67000 yearly
    Full-time
    Financial District, Manhattan

    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, they'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. We're looking for a passionate assistant manager to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and welcoming customers through our doors. You have experience in successfully managing a team, fostering unity, and working together to accomplish daily goals. No task is too small for you. When you join our team, you'll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level of service to all of our guests. You'll be able to speak authentically about who we are, and every item on our food and beverage menu. You love cookies, you are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague you don't take yourself too seriously. You will be based at any of the mamans. Is one particularly close to home? Let us know when you come in for an interview and we will do our best to accommodate! What you'll do: • 80% of your time spent on the floor completing tasks your team completes, and 20% of your time spent on scheduling, ordering and emailing with the back office team, • Answer company emails in a timely manner, • Ensure food and labor costs stay consistent and follow company guidelines, • Keep an eye on your cafe's financial results and motivate your team to constantly go above and beyond, • Successfully communicate specials of the season, encourage guests to try our best selling items etc., • Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars through warm hospitality and impeccable service; develop one-on-one rapport with returning guests -- do you know their order? Dial up the coffee without even asking!, • Make decisions based on ensuring happiness for the guests, the team and the company while maximizing profitability, • Always keep an eye out for dirty cups, napkins that fell to the ground, the cleanliness of our restrooms or dirty cigarette buts on our terraces, • Investigate and resolve any guest concerns What we're looking for: • You have minimum 1 years leadership experience, • You take complete ownership of your team, cafe and everything needed to provide the best experience to customers, • You have a good instinct of knowing what problems to solve on your own, and which ones need to be escalated, • You ensure food and safety at all times, and have a food handler's certificate, • Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, special events, and or occasional emergencies as needed, • Hospitality is your passion, you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends, • You make people feel good---your team and guests alike. You lead by example, • You learn quickly and are able to adapt to maman's unique culture, • If we get stuck in an elevator together, you'll crack a joke and we'll laugh along the way What's in it for you: • Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work, • Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible 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 We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you cookie monsters!

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  • Kindergarten Teacher
    Kindergarten Teacher
    22 days ago
    $70000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    Job description: Brooklyn RISE, a growing K-8 charter school in Brooklyn, invites passionate and committed educators to apply to the position of Kindergarten Teacher for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Brooklyn RISE is founded on the belief that all students, regardless of race, disability, home language, SES status, or zip code can learn and achieve at high levels in a highly supportive and academically rigorous environment. Brooklyn RISE is a small school serving 380 students K-7, and we are growing by one grade level each year until we are a fully enrolled K-8 charter school of 430 students in SY2026. We are expanding our team of passionate, adaptive, and detail-oriented educators united behind our mission – building the knowledge, skills, and mindsets for academic success, ensuring all of our students are on the path to college. ob Summary The Kindergarten Teacher position is a full-time co-teaching position. All Brooklyn RISE teachers are responsible for intellectual preparation for each lesson, building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively engaging in collaboration with their colleagues. Essential Functions • Execute daily lesson plans for all assigned blocks (mix of lead teaching and supporting), • Implement all Brooklyn RISE routines and procedures with fidelity, • Complete weekly lesson annotations to ensure high quality instruction, • Actively participate in all professional development sessions and weekly coaching sessions, • Incorporate feedback from coaches in a timely manner, • Communicate weekly with families and other key stakeholders, • Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback, • Identify students who are academically at risk and initiate effective intervention strategies, • Consistently analyze student data and engage in self-reflection on practices, • Complete all duties, posts and tasks as assigned Competencies • Commitment to uphold and execute upon the mission of Brooklyn RISE., • Unwavering, high expectations for all students, with a belief that all children deserve access to a college education, • Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff, families, and the local community., • Solutions-focused style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support the development students., • Willingness to foster creativity and innovation with enthusiasm for work, and ability to motivate and unite others in the work., • Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, initiative to seize opportunities to make change and solicit feedback., • Belief in student empowerment and willingness to allow students to play an active role in supporting the school’s vision and climate., • Commitment to results-driven approach, with strong ability to analyze data and use it to inform decision-making., • Ability to reflect on how to improve, self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses, willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes. Job Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred., • Minimum two years of teaching preferred., • New York State teacher license/certification preferred., • Dual certification in Special Education or TESOL preferred, • Successful classroom manager who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success., • Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages., • Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in an inclusive classroom setting., • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members.

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  • Team Member
    Team Member
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    Full Job Description At NAYA, we’re on an exciting journey - growing fast, sharing authentic, fresh and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors, and building a team that grows right along with us. We are looking for experienced, passionate Team Members to grow with us! At NAYA, your development is our priority — we train, mentor, and promote from within because we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you’re a natural leader who loves great food, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to build your future with a brand on the rise, we want to meet you! If you’re ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. Reports to: General Manager You will love working at NAYA We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including: Competitive pay to recognize your impact Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving Commuter benefits to make life easier Employee discounts and free NAYA meals — because we believe in enjoying what we serve Growth opportunities at every level — we invest in developing leaders from within More on the way! At NAYA, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. How You’ll Impact The Team Member plays a key role in NAYA's restaurant operations, trained to work across all stations, from front-of-house service to back-of-house preparation. Team Members provide outstanding customer service while ensuring store standards of cleanliness, organization, and quality. Responsibilities include preparing food, working on the service line, cooking on the grill, and setting up and stocking stations. Team Members collaborate with the team to prepare menu items and maintain a smooth, efficient service experience. What You’ll Do Food Preparation & Production Prepare daily production items in cooperation with kitchen staff. Ensure food products are prepped correctly, following recipes and Naya’s standards. Follow recipes and portion control standards to maintain consistency and quality. Wash dishes and tools used during food prep. Minimize waste and assist with inventory counts. Kitchen Organization & Maintenance Receive, disinfect, store, and organize deliveries following FIFO and best storage practices. Maintain proper storage temperatures and rotation procedures per DOH regulations. Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, tools, and workstations thoroughly and on schedule. Keep floors in work areas clean, dry, and free of debris. Ensure a sanitary, clean, and safe kitchen environment, maintaining all equipment and utensils. Customer Service Provide timely and courteous service to guests in alignment with Naya’s policies and procedures. Display thorough knowledge of menu items, including beverages, and adhere to legal alcohol service requirements. Greet guests, take orders, and expedite as needed, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction. Ring orders into the POS system accurately and collect payments. Assist customers with making change, as applicable. Follow cash handling procedures, turning in accurate amounts daily. Front-of-House & Station Management Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation at the start of each shift. Stock cashier stations with necessary items, including paper goods and ice water. Change trash bags, wipe tables, and counters, and pack sauce sides and pita bread. Turn on displays and play music as part of daily setup. Follow the proper cash handling procedures and rings up items correctly Complete all side work and cleaning tasks to Naya’s standards, including setting up sanitizing pails. Teamwork & Communication Support and assist team members as needed. Communicate issues and ideas to the Chef or Director of Operations. Participate in training and development of new employees to uphold Naya’s service standards. Compliance & Professionalism Adhere to sanitation standards and company policies on scheduling, clocking in/out, uniforms, and grooming. Attend company meetings and training sessions as required. Exhibit a friendly, positive, and helpful attitude at all times. Carry out additional duties as assigned by management. Who You Are 1+ year experience as a restaurant team member at similar caliber concept The ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis. The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day. Excellent communicator in written and verbal formats. Communicates information effectively and efficiently. Completed the Train the Trainer course. Maintain a friendly, helpful and positive attitude always. Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Naya standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook The ability to withstand exposure to high volume of business and the movement, noise and temperature extremes associated with a busy restaurant. Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress. Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business. Attends mandatory meetings. Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards. Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times.

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