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  • Bar Manager
    Bar Manager
    19 days ago
    Full-time
    Park Slope, Brooklyn

    We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bar Manager to oversee daily bar operations, lead our team, and ensure an exceptional guest experience. With at least 5 years of bar management experience and a Food & Beverage certification, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of service, product quality, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day bar operations, including opening/closing procedures. Train, supervise, and schedule bartenders and bar staff. Maintain inventory, place orders, and track stock levels to prevent shortages. Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and alcohol regulations. Create and update drink menus, including seasonal or specialty cocktails. Monitor bar costs, control wastage, and optimize profitability. Deliver excellent customer service and handle escalated guest concerns. Collaborate with kitchen and management teams to support overall venue success. Oversee cash handling, POS transactions, and daily sales reports. Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming bar environment. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of bar management experience. Valid Food & Beverage certification. Strong leadership, communication, and team-management skills. In-depth knowledge of beverages, mixology, inventory control, and bar operations. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively. Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills Experience with staff training and development. Knowledge of cost control and basic financial reporting. Creativity in developing new beverage offerings.

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  • Chef
    Chef
    19 days 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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  • Store Manager
    Store Manager
    26 days ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Fuzion Mixers At Fuzion Mixers, we bring flavor, fun, and creativity to events. Our mobile drinks-bar service transforms weddings, corporate functions, birthday parties, and private catering into unforgettable experiences. With a fully equipped bar, skilled bartenders, and a commitment to quality, we collaborate closely with clients to deliver custom cocktails, signature concoctions, and refreshing non-alcoholic mixes tailored to each event’s style Key Responsibilities - Operations Management o Oversee day-to-day operations of the mobile bar, ensuring each event runs smoothly. o Coordinate logistics — from setup and tear-down to transport, staffing, and inventory. o Maintain and manage bar equipment, supplies, and stock levels. - Team Leadership o Lead, train, and mentor the bartending and service team. o Schedule staff for events, manage shift assignments, and ensure proper staffing levels. o Maintain high standards of customer service, professionalism, and event presentation. - Client & Event Coordination o Work closely with clients to understand their vision, customize drink menus, and craft experiences that match their theme or preference. o Ensure that all event requirements are met, from drink selections to staffing and timing. o Act as the point of contact for clients during events, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction. - Financial Management o Track and manage event budgets and expenses (drinks, labor, supplies). o Monitor profitability, margin, and cost control. o Assist in pricing strategy for bar services to optimize profitability while maintaining high quality. - Quality Assurance & Safety o Uphold the highest standards of beverage quality, presentation, and hygiene. o Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and licensing regulations. o Conduct regular inventory audits, use-by-date checks, and waste control. - Marketing & Growth o Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities to grow the business (new markets, event types, cross-promotions). o Represent Fuzion Mixers at events, trade shows, or client meetings if needed. o Collect and analyze feedback to improve service and streamline processes. Qualifications & Skills - Proven experience in event management, catering, or mobile bar operations. - Leadership experience: managing a team, scheduling, training. - Strong financial acumen — budget management, cost control, P&L responsibilities. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — client-facing experience preferred. - Passion for mixology, creativity in drink design, and knowledge of cocktail trends. - Ability to work flexible hours — evenings, weekends, and travel to event locations. - High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and multitasking ability. - Valid bartending license or certification (if required by local laws). - Ability to lift and carry bar equipment, supplies (physical stamina). What We Offer - Competitive salary + performance-based incentives - Opportunity to shape and grow a unique mobile bar business - Hands-on role in creative menu design and event execution - Supportive, passionate team environment - Opportunities for professional development and industry networking

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  • Assistant Store Manager
    Assistant Store Manager
    29 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Janie and Jack is looking for an inspired Assistant Store Manager to become an integral part of our team! The Assistant Store Manager is a champion of the business and leads confidently to drive exceptional results. You are looked to for expertise, direction, communication, and feedback to help the team achieve their goals. You are obsessive about creating a store environment focused on our customer and provide an engaging and convenient shopping experience for everyone. What you will do: Supports General Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the store to ensure the store meets KPI’s. Cooperates with General Manager to develop clear action plans for store and thrives to achieve objectives, deliverables, and timelines of plan. A result driven role model for the team in sales generation and leads with exceptional customer focus, monitoring and coaching staff to continually improve selling opportunities and build genuine customer relationships. Creates and implements visual and merchandising strategies to increase sales; understands floor capacity and store layout. Utilizes tools and resources to enhance the customer experience. Thrives in change and uncertainty and generates ideas to evolve and grow the business. Motivates and inspires the team to achieve/exceed hourly, daily, weekly business goals through in-store and omni selling, using strong business acumen skills. Creates and maintains a positive and productive work environment that fosters diversity, inclusivity, teamwork, creativity, and a passion for the brand. Supports the General Manager on building a dynamic team by networking, recruiting, and anticipating future needs based on business objectives. Accountable for self and consistently holds others accountable. Operationally strong and resourceful. Responsible for identifying and assessing training needs, creating tailored training plans, and implementing various training methods to enhance employees’ skills and performance in partnership with the General Manager. Other duties as assigned. What You’ll Bring: 2-4 years retail sales experience with management experience (preferred). Experienced leadership with demonstrated experience in meeting/exceeding sales and profits. Training skills to elevate the team’s product knowledge and selling skills. Experience implementing merchandising strategies and changing visual sets. Acts with authenticity, sincerity, and transparency. Available when needed, including nights, weekends, and holidaysin addition to our peak business periods such as the holiday season. Ability to constantly bend, open, lift, carry and move merchandise and fixtures up to 40 pounds as needed. Be at least 18 years old. Why You’ll Love Working with Us: The Product—so good, and you’re able to use your employee discount on all of it! The People—ask anyone who works here…we have incredible people on our team! The Experience—you’ll enjoy a rewarding career at a respected global children’s brand! The Benefits—a generous employee discount that you can use on all in-store merchandise! Competitive Paid Time Off plan* Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching* Medical, dental, vision and life insurance* Employee Assistance Program with resources like financial and legal assistance, emotional work/life counseling, health, and wellness resources Tuition reimbursement* FUN work environment For eligible employees Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills, education, and geographic location. Employees are offered a variety of benefits to empower them with the resources and flexibility they need to enjoy success on the job and to live a healthy life. Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health and dependent care FSA, life/ad&d insurance, short term and long-term disability, commuter benefits, pet benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and 401(k) including matching. All employees are eligible for employee discounts and EAP Resources. Sales Leads, Assistant Managers, General Managers and District Managers are eligible for the quarterly bonus program.

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  • Event Coordinator
    Event Coordinator
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Entry role in marketing and sales. Coaching. Mentoring. Leading. These are the core values of our management team. Our goal is to train and develop our new guys to reach success and achieve their goals in record time. We are an outsourced marketing and sales firm, specializing in business development, customer service & acquisitions, and sales and marketing. We bridge the gap between our clients and their customers to truly build a concrete relationship. We’re looking to bring new candidates on board to help us forge those connections. Regardless of their experience, we coach our guys on how to best form those relationships. Responsibilities: Conducting events-based presentations for our clients Creating brand awareness and business development Learning the foundations of sales and marketing techniques Training and developing new representatives Creating and updating customer accounts Giving creative ideas regarding sales and customer service Completing the sales process from start to finish Benefits: Learn transferable sales, marketing, customer service and business development techniques Top performers will receive opportunities to travel and advancement Not a desk job! A bright and uplifting work environment Mentors and leaders who are encouraging and care about your success Learn how to run a business from the ground up Requirements: Do-it-now type of attitude Can easily overcome obstacles and roadblocks; be solution oriented Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Great work ethic Solid written and verbal skills Excellent customer service and people skills Ability to work independently and with little to no supervision

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  • Facilities Supervisor
    Facilities Supervisor
    1 month ago
    $65000–$68000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About The Shed The Shed is a cultural institution of and for the 21st century. We produce and welcome innovative art and ideas, across all forms of creativity, to build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society. In our highly adaptable building on Manhattan’s west side, The Shed brings together established and emerging artists to create new work in fields ranging from pop to classical music, painting to digital media, theater to literature, and sculpture to dance. We seek opportunities to collaborate with cultural peers and community organizations, work with like-minded partners, and provide unique spaces for private events. As an independent non-profit that values invention, equity, and generosity, we are committed to advancing art forms, addressing the urgent issues of our time, and making our work impactful, sustainable, and relevant to the local community, the cultural sector, New York City, and beyond. About the Position The Shed is designed to be a highly adaptable, flexible, and technologically advanced art and performance facility. There are many kinetic elements that provide for a fully deployable building structure and that require specialized maintenance and operational procedures. The Shed seeks a Facilities Supervisor to support these facility operations, including daily maintenance, event operations, and building cleanliness. This position will directly supervise and assist with the repairs, maintenance, and cleaning assignments performed by the Facilities staff as well as vendors and contractors. Reporting to the Associate Director of Facilities, the Facilities Supervisor will assist in coordinating event and programming set-up requirements. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to • Responsible for aligning customer service with The Shed’s mission to create a best-in-class visitor experience that is welcoming to all, • Lead and motivate the full- and part-time Facilities staff including scheduling, performance management, work assignments, and training, • Responsible for supervising and assisting the Facilities staff in roles including custodial/housekeeping, loading dockmaster, handyperson, laborers, etc., • Assist with the storage, inventory, and distribution of house equipment and cleaning machines, • Perform daily shift updates and pre-event briefings to keep the Facilities team engaged and informed of all activations, • Monitor, track, and record performance of all custodial/housekeeping, loading dockmaster, and handyperson staff, • Complete end-of-shift reports and communicate with management for updates on requests, incidents, and work completed by Facilities staff, • Provide training to Facilities staff that includes cleaning techniques and repairs Other duties as assigned • Qualifications and Qualities, • High school diploma or GED equivalent, • Must have a professional demeanor, • Experience supervising a union workforce in facilities/operations, • Experience in mechanical and technical repairs of a commercial building, • Detail-oriented with exemplary verbal and written communication skills, along with proven leadership ability, • Responds well to constructive feedback, • Ability to stand for the duration of the shift and lift up to 75 pounds, • Able to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, • Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage priorities in fast-paced and high-demand situations while remaining extremely professional and customer-service oriented, • Able to take initiative and think ”bigger picture”, • Ability to communicate effectively with external departments Work Environment Time will be spent in an office with a quiet to moderate noise level and in our gallery and live performance spaces, with often loud and amplified noises. The office environment requires using a computer, phone, and other routine office equipment. Compensation The salary range for this position is $65,000 – 68,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Application Process Interested candidates should complete an application and submit a résumé and cover letter in a Word or PDF document saved as the candidate's first and last name to The Shed's Career Page. The Shed is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, transgender, and nonbinary candidates. This position will remain open until filled and until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the arts field are strongly encouraged to apply. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

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  • Head Barista
    Head Barista
    1 month ago
    $14–$18 hourly
    Full-time
    Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

    Apartment Ra’el is a lifestyle concept space where design, culture, and connection intertwine. Enjoy thoughtfully made espresso drinks or matcha, browse curated homewares, and relax in an environment reminiscent of a chic Brooklyn apartment. The Role We are looking for a friendly and skilled barista to join our team. You should be able to craft the perfect espresso and whisk a velvety matcha while making guests feel at home. If you have a passion for coffee, interior design, and culture, this is the place for you. What You’ll Do • Lead coffee program, • Craft espresso drinks, teas, and matcha with care and consistency, • Develop and implement steps of service, • Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing bar, • Engage with guests and share the Apartment Ra’el story, • Support the daily operations from preparation to opening and closing duties You Are • Experienced with an espresso machine (1+ year preferred), • Experience developing recipes and leading coffee program, • Passionate about coffee, tea, and café culture, • Drawn to design, aesthetics, and creative spaces, • Naturally welcoming, friendly, and thoughtful, • Detail-oriented, reliable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment Perks • Competitive hourly pay plus tips, • Employee discount on coffee, pastries, and home goods, • Be part of a growing, creative concept space Schedule • Part-time or full-time availability, including weekends

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