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  • Cashier/Server/Food Prep WITH Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
    Cashier/Server/Food Prep WITH Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
    2 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Title: Customer Service Associate / Cashier Overview: Join our team as a Customer Service Associate / Cashier where you will play a key role in providing exceptional service to our customers. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and interact with a diverse range of individuals. Responsibilities: • Greet customers with a friendly demeanor and provide assistance as needed, • Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently using cash registers -Clean and arrange eating, service and kitchen spaces -Drop fresh fried orders in oil as orders come in. -Relay customer orders to the kitchen staff. • Maintain a clean and organized work area, • Answer customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly, • Utilize upselling techniques to promote products and increase sales, • Handle cash transactions following proper procedures, • Operate Square POS system for order processing, • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations Experience: • Previous experience in customer service is preferred, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively, • Experience with cash handling is beneficial, • Familiarity with Square POS or similar point-of-sale systems is an advantage, • Background in food service, culinary, or kitchen operations is desirable -Food Protection License required If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a team-oriented setting, we invite you to apply for the Customer Service Associate / Cashier position. Join us in creating memorable experiences for our customers while developing your skills in a supportive work environment. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a positive work culture. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team! Job Type: Part-time Pay: $16.60 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount License/Certification: Food Handler Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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  • Team Member
    Team Member
    6 days ago
    $16.5–$18.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Midtown West, Manhattan

    • 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!, • 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:, • 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++, • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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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  • Shift Leader
    Shift Leader
    6 days ago
    $18–$22 hourly
    Part-time
    Midtown West, Manhattan

    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 Shift Leaders 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: • 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 Shift Leader is responsible for leading the team members in running an efficient operation, providing excellent customer service, assisting with day-to-day store operations, maintaining high store standards and conditions, and fostering a positive environment. ++What You'll Do++ Operational Excellence • Ensure store profitability by driving sales, controlling labor, and managing cost of goods., • Oversee preparation and service of all food and beverage items, ensuring they meet NAYA's recipes, portioning, and quality standards., • manage Daily shift schedules to ensure the proper clock in/out times and adjust schedules where appropriate based on the sales volumes., • Conduct ordering, monthly inventory, and control stock levels for food, equipment, and supplies., • Review and manage daily time punches to address any time clock issues., • Control cash and receipts through adherence to cash handling and reconciliation procedures., • Complete and submit administrative tasks promptly, including guest incidents, workers comp claims, manager checklists, cashier/deposit trackers and communication logs Leadership Team Development • Hire, train, coach, and evaluate team members in conjunction with the General Manager., • Lead by example with a guest-first mindset, fostering a positive and productive environment., • Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate expectations, share guest feedback, and celebrate team successes., • Ensure staff compliance with labor laws, including FWW guidelines, and manage meal breaks., • Resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed to the General Manager, • Model and uphold HR policies, ensuring team members have access to available resources., • Develop team members by training successors and delegating responsibilities. Guest Relations Community Engagement • Actively engage with guests, building relationships and addressing complaints with a solutions-focused approach., • Reacts to and assists with recovery actions or rewards to negative/positive online reviews to maintain NAYA's community reputation, • Promote NAYA's catering services and assist in taking orders as needed ., • Can execute all catering and third party orders with ease, understanding the importance of on time delivery., • Make eye contact, greet guests warmly, and ensure the team upholds these standards. Financial Administrative Responsibilities • Utilize financial reporting tools to monitor and manage sales, labor, and other key metrics., • Perform cash counting, banking/deposit tasks, and manage discounts and promotions., • Handle guest incidents and worker's compensation reports when necessary. Additional Skills Abilities • Has mastered kitchen operations, COGS and labor management, line service and throughput, • Handle delivery issues and third-party dispatches promptly and efficiently., • Ensure the store is opened and closed following NAYA's opening and closing procedures., • Serve as a strong role model, earning team respect and providing coaching as needed. ++Who You Are++ • 2+ years of related leadership experience at a similar caliber concept, • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient in English (spoken and written) to perform essential job duties., • Adaptable in a fast-paced and challenging work environment, • Takes and gives direction well and is able to perform the essential job functions under pressure while maintaining professionalism, • Communicates information effectively and efficiently and approaches their work with a sense of ownership and works with a sense of urgency, • Exhibits strong time management and organizational skills, • Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that inspires team members to meet and exceed standards, • Ability to utilize traditional software programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office and any additional systems as needed, • Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system, • Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business, • Able to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis and bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day

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  • FOH/ BOH Team Member
    FOH/ BOH Team Member
    11 days ago
    $15–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

    About Us Laced Bakes isn’t just a café — it’s a movement. We blend cannabis, culture, food, and community to create a one-of-a-kind experience. From infused treats to signature PotTails, we’re building a space that’s inclusive, high-energy, and rooted in creativity. As a Black, queer-owned business, we take pride in creating a space that feels good, looks good, and runs right — and that takes a strong, reliable team. Who We’re Looking For We’re hiring team members with hustle, discipline, and pride in their work. This is a hands-on role — not just serving customers, but keeping the entire space clean, organized, and running smoothly. If you’re someone who takes initiative, moves with purpose, and doesn’t wait to be told what to do, you’ll fit right in. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve infused drinks, mockails, and food items, • Provide strong, welcoming customer service (with light education on products), • Operate POS systems (Square + Stripe) for orders and payments, • Run food and drinks efficiently during service and events, • Maintain high cleaning standards (mopping, scrubbing floors, wiping surfaces, trash handling, deep cleaning), • Restock inventory and keep service areas organized, • Support events, private bookings, and activations, • Stay proactive — if something needs to be done, handle it What We’re Looking For • Strong work ethic — you move with urgency and take pride in doing things right, • Comfortable using or learning Square and Stripe POS systems, • Ability to clean thoroughly and consistently (not surface-level), • Team player mentality — no “that’s not my job” attitude, • Reliable, punctual, and able to handle fast-paced environments, • Willingness to learn about cannabinoids, terpenes, and infused products Bonus Points If You • Have worked in cannabis or are comfortable in that environment, • Can lift 40–50 lbs (restocking, cleaning, event setup), • Have NYC Food Handler’s Certification (or are willing to get it) Compensation & Perks • Employee discounts on food and products, • Opportunity to grow within a unique and expanding concept, • Hands-on experience in cannabis, events, and hospitality Important This is a hands-on, active role. Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the space is just as important as serving customers.

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  • Team Member
    Team Member
    18 days ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Honeybrains – Team Member (Front of House / Back of House) Location: New York City Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time About Honeybrains At Honeybrains, we believe food should make you feel as good as it tastes. Every item we serve is crafted to support focus, energy, and recovery—without ever compromising flavor. We’re building a team of high-performance individuals who care about people, quality, and consistency. Position Overview As a Team Member, you are the face and energy of Honeybrains. You will deliver exceptional hospitality, execute food with precision, and ensure every guest leaves feeling better than when they walked in. This is not just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a growing brand focused on health, performance, and excellence. Key Responsibilities Guest Experience • Deliver warm, genuine, and fast hospitality, • Guide guests through the menu with confidence and product knowledge, • Prepare menu items with accuracy, speed, and consistency, • Follow all recipes and presentation standards, • Work as a team to maintain a positive, high-energy environment, • Support teammates during peak hours, • Positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Attention to detail and ability to move with urgency, • Passion for food, health, and hospitality, • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, • Growth opportunities within a fast-scaling brand, • Hands-on training in hospitality and culinary operations, • A positive, supportive work environment, • Competitive hourly pay (based on experience), • Send your resume and a short note about why you’d be a great fit.

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  • Seasonal Events Team Member
    Seasonal Events Team Member
    3 days ago
    $20 hourly
    Full-time
    Mott Haven, The Bronx

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. \*MUST BE WILLING/ABLE TO DRIVE A FOOD TRUCK\* Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring part-time Seasonal Events Team Members to work on our NYC Ice Cream Truck team (Events). Our scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors as they exemplify our world-class standards in everything they do. Our Ice Cream Truck team has the opportunity to work music festivals (Governors Ball Music Festival), movie sets, private parties and more! We are looking for self-starters who are easily able to work as part of a team or alone. The ideal candidate is someone with amazing energy, fantastic people skills, and a love for ice cream! This role requires a local Department of Health Food Handlers License. DOH requires you are 18 years or older. This role requires a Motor Vehicle Record. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Display amazing customer service and positively represent the Van Leeuwen brand, • Maintain sound food handling and cleaning practices, • Exhibit menu and product knowledge, and accurately serve offerings to company standards, • Follow company protocols, driving and safety rules, • Effectively communicate with other team members and management while on shift, • Work happily and respectfully as part of the team, show initiative when needed, • Promote an environment of fun, kindness, and respect JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older (18+), • Food or other customer service experience, • Flexible availability (weekends are a MUST), • Self-motivation and ability to work independently, • Ability to drive an Ice Cream Truck (Food Truck), • Ability to effectively work well as part of a team and autonomously, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to multi-task, • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards, • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly, • Stand for extended periods of time regularly, • Walk up and down stairs regularly, • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time, • Exceptionally high standards for cleanliness, • Valid driver's license required, • NYC DOH Food Handlers license required WHY VAN LEEUWEN? • Competitive Pay + Tips, • Flexible Scheduling, • Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift), • Positive team environment, • Career development and growth opportunities, • Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand! Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Hourly Range $20---$20 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Shift Leader
    Shift Leader
    25 days ago
    $20–$22 hourly
    Full-time
    East Bronx, The Bronx

    Job Title: Shift Lead Location: Juici Patties Reports To: Store Manager / Kitchen Management experience is required Job Summary: The Shift Lead at Juici Patties is responsible for supervising daily shift operations, ensuring smooth service, and maintaining high standards for customer satisfaction. You’ll support the team by coordinating tasks, managing workflow, and stepping in wherever help is needed — whether it’s at the counter, kitchen, or with customer service. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to stay calm and organized during busy periods. Key Responsibilities: Lead the team during your shift to deliver excellent customer service and quality food Ensure all staff follow company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations Assist with opening and closing duties, including cash handling and store cleanliness Handle customer inquiries, concerns, or complaints professionally and promptly Support kitchen and front-of-house staff to maintain smooth workflow Train and mentor new or junior team members during shifts Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply needs to management Report any operational issues to management Qualifications: Previous experience in a fast-paced food service environment preferred Strong leadership and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure Positive attitude and team player mentality Benefits: Competitive pay Growth opportunities Friendly and supportive work environment

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