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  • West Village Flowers of New York, LLC
    Florist
    Florist
    9 days ago
    $16–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Summary: We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Florist/Front Desk Associate. This dual role combines creative floral design with excellent customer service and administrative support. You will assist in daily floral operations, greet customers, answer inquiries, and ensure smooth front desk operations. Key Responsibilities: Floral Design & Shop Duties: Create, arrange, and maintain floral designs according to shop standards and customer requests. Care for flowers and plants (watering, trimming, conditioning, and monitoring inventory). Assist with unpacking, processing, and stocking floral shipments and supplies. Prepare arrangements for walk-in orders, deliveries, events, and special occasions. Keep the floral workspace clean, organized, and presentable. Front Desk & Customer Service: Greet and assist customers in person, over the phone, and via email. Provide product knowledge, help customers select flowers, and take custom orders. Process transactions (cash, credit card, POS system) accurately. Schedule and coordinate deliveries; communicate with drivers and customers. Answer general inquiries and resolve customer concerns in a professional manner. Administrative & Support: Maintain records of orders, invoices, and payments. Manage front desk organization, including phones, emails, and appointments. Assist with marketing efforts (social media updates, promotions, window displays). Support the team with other shop tasks as needed. Qualifications: Previous experience in floral design or customer service preferred (training available). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Basic computer and POS system knowledge. Attention to detail with a creative eye for design. Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods. Work Environment: Creative and customer-focused setting. Hands-on role with a mix of design, customer service, and administrative duties. Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

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  • Convene
    Full Time Event Server
    Full Time Event Server
    23 days ago
    $20–$21 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We’re seeking a Hospitality Service Technician to join our Operations team. The Hospitality Service Technician will report directly to the Service Manager/Supervisor. What You’ll Do: The Hospitality Service Technician will provide genuine anticipatory service to clients and participants in all aspects of hospitality and conference services. In this position, you will interact with our clients and ensure they have a great experience at Convene. You will work in partnership with the Culinary, Production, Technology teams to ensure we are exceeding the expectations of our clients. At all times, the Service Technician is expected to be attentive to our clients’ needs and make them feel welcomed, important, and relaxed. We need someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as someone highly motivated and ready to work with others. Our employees carry our Core Values every day: Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork. • Greet all clients with enthusiasm and friendliness, • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times, • Provide world-class service, in accordance with our Brand Standards, • Set up, replenish, maintain, and breakdown Food and Beverage stations, • Accommodate special client needs and last minute requests, • Develop relationships with clients, • Accurately answer client questions about culinary and our spaces in a friendly manner, • Read, understand, and execute Program Execution Orders, • Follow checklists and Standard Operating Procedures, • Set up and breakdown conference rooms and refreshing rooms as needed, • Perform facility maintenance, • Maintain safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas, • Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling, • Have full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other pertinent information, • Perform opening, mid-shift, and closing duties in accordance with company standards, • Perform cleaning duties including: wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning glasses, washing dishes, polishing glass and silverware, making rollups, • Maintain a professional appearance at all times, • Maintain professional working relationships with team, • Follows all Company drink recipes and procedures, • Proficiently prepares blended and cold drinks provided by the cafe, • Full knowledge of coffee and tea menu, • Perform additional duties as assigned What We Look For: • Minimum 2 years server experience, • 1 year of coffee experience a plus, • Basic knowledge of food and beverage, • Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Proven good organizational skills, • Must be highly motivated and ready to lead other team members, • Proficient in multitasking, • Food Hygiene or Food Handling Certificate preferred, • TIPS Certification preferred, • Flexible and long hours are sometimes required., • Ability to move, carry, push, pull and place objects up to 25 pounds without assistance, • Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, • Ability to stand, sit, and walk for an extended period of time Compensation: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. Full Time Hourly Rate: $21 This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Who We Are: Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection.The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities. We’re Here For You: At Convene, you’ll receive: Health and Wellness • Excellent health coverage for you and your family starting day one, • 24/7 virtual care through Centivo Care, • Employee Assistance Program: emotional well-being and support for everyday life, • Fertility & family planning through Kindbody Time Off and Work-Life Balance • Generous paid time off plus time off for your birthday, • A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug and recharge, • Paid time off for new parents: maternity, paternity, adoption Financial Support and Benefits • 401K plan with company matching, • Financial support for education: for attending conferences, taking courses, or gaining certifications Professional Development and Recognition • Continuous professional and personal development support, • Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones Community and Impact • Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives, • The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

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