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Location: New York City, NY Company: Brown Bag Sandwich Co. Brown Bag Sandwich Co. is the first chopped sandwich concept in NYC. We exist to pay homage to all of the NYC delis that came before us. We focus on house-made meats to ensure that our product is quality, consistent, and accessible. As a startup, we're looking for dedicated individuals who are excited to grow and evolve with us. Key Responsibilities: •Part time position. Main objective would be to assemble sandwiches in an efficient and clean work space. Prepping ingredients, portioning meats, and preparing sauces. • Ingredient Preparation: Efficiently prepare and portion house-made meats, vegetables, and other ingredients according to recipe standards and specifications. • Sanitation and Hygiene: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the prep area, adhering to food safety regulations and ensuring a safe working environment. • Stock Management: Monitor ingredient levels, rotate stock, and inform the chef if supplies need to be reordered. • Recipe Adherence: Follow recipes and prep lists accurately to ensure consistency and quality of all ingredients and finished products. • Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and knives, ensuring they are in proper working condition. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to coordinate prep tasks and support a smooth workflow throughout service hours. • Inventory Tracking: Assist with inventory counts and help manage ingredient storage to minimize waste and optimize efficiency. Qualifications: • Prior experience as a prep cook or in a similar role is preferred. • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. • Ability to work early morning hours and manage time effectively. • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions. • Good physical stamina and the ability to handle repetitive tasks and lift heavy items. • Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. • Contribute to the overall success of the startup by being adaptable and willing to take on new tasks as needed. What We Offer: • Opportunity to be a part of a unique and innovative food concept in NYC. • Friendly and supportive work environment. • Competitive pay and potential for growth within the company. • A chance to help shape the future of Brown Bag Sandwich Co. as we expand and evolve. • Employee discount Pay: • $17-19/hour • Estimate of $100-$200 per week in tips, depending on seasonality

Company Description Hudson Yards Hotel is a newly established boutique property located in New York City's iconic 42nd Street, at the gateway to Hell's Kitchen. Join our dynamic team in one of New York's most vibrant neighborhoods and be part of our soft launch as we provide exceptional service to our guests. Role Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Housekeeping Manager to lead our housekeeping team, ensuring that we deliver impeccable service and pristine accommodations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a high-quality hotel and make a significant impact on guest experiences. This is a full-time on-site role for a Housekeeping Manager at Hudson Yards Hotel in New York, NY. The Housekeeping Manager will oversee day-to-day housekeeping operations, including supervising staff, managing laundry services, ensuring high levels of customer service, communicating with team members, and participating in the hiring process. The role requires a hands-on leader with excellent organizational and leadership skills, capable of managing a team while implementing operational processes to ensure efficiency. The Manager will work closely with other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage the housekeeping team, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and service standards are consistently met. - Develop and implement cleaning schedules and procedures to ensure timely and efficient cleaning of guest rooms and public spaces. - Conduct inspections to ensure all rooms and areas meet our high standards of cleanliness and presentation. - Oversee inventory management of cleaning supplies, linens, and guest amenities, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste. - Collaborate with the front office and maintenance teams to address any room or public area issues promptly. - Train and develop housekeeping staff to ensure adherence to hotel policies, procedures, and safety regulations. - Monitor team performance and provide feedback and coaching as necessary to maintain a high level of productivity. - Prepare and manage the housekeeping department budget, optimizing resources and controlling costs. - Assist in planning and executing deep cleaning projects and any special cleaning needs. - Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, hotel policies, and industry standards. Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in housekeeping management, preferably in a hotel or resort environment. - Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team. - Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. - Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments. - Proficiency in housekeeping software and property management systems (PMS) is preferred. - Legal work authorization in the United States. Focus Areas - Housekeeping Operations & Team Management - Guest Room & Public Area Cleanliness - Inventory Management & Cost Control - Staff Training & Development - Collaboration with Other Departments - Budgeting & Performance Management Compensation This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging between $1,000 and $1,400 per week, based on experience, skills, and education, with the added benefit of weekly pay. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform and other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Location: New York City, NY Company: Brown Bag Sandwich Co. Brown Bag Sandwich Co. is the first chopped sandwich concept in NYC. We exist to pay homage to all of the NYC delis that came before us. We focus on house-made meats to ensure that our product is quality, consistent, and accessible. As a startup, we're looking for dedicated individuals who are excited to grow and evolve with us. Key Responsibilities: •Early Morning Prep Cook Position 6am-12pm Tuesday-Saturday. Main objective would be to assemble sandwiches in an efficient and clean work space. Prepping ingredients, portioning meats, and preparing sauces. • Ingredient Preparation: Efficiently prepare and portion house-made meats, vegetables, and other ingredients according to recipe standards and specifications. • Sanitation and Hygiene: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the prep area, adhering to food safety regulations and ensuring a safe working environment. • Stock Management: Monitor ingredient levels, rotate stock, and inform the chef if supplies need to be reordered. • Recipe Adherence: Follow recipes and prep lists accurately to ensure consistency and quality of all ingredients and finished products. • Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and knives, ensuring they are in proper working condition. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to coordinate prep tasks and support a smooth workflow throughout service hours. • Inventory Tracking: Assist with inventory counts and help manage ingredient storage to minimize waste and optimize efficiency. Qualifications: • Prior experience as a prep cook or in a similar role is preferred. • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. • Ability to work early morning hours and manage time effectively. • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions. • Good physical stamina and the ability to handle repetitive tasks and lift heavy items. • Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. • Contribute to the overall success of the startup by being adaptable and willing to take on new tasks as needed. What We Offer: • Opportunity to be a part of a unique and innovative food concept in NYC. • Friendly and supportive work environment. • Competitive pay and potential for growth within the company. • A chance to help shape the future of Brown Bag Sandwich Co. as we expand and evolve. • Employee discount Pay: • $18/hour • Estimate of $100-$200 per week in tips, depending on seasonality

Job Overview We are seeking a friendly and efficient Server to join our team in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. As a Server, you will play a crucial role in providing outstanding guest services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and contributing to a positive atmosphere within the restaurant. You will be responsible for taking orders, serving food and beverages, and upselling menu items to enhance the dining experience. Duties - Greet guests warmly and present menus in a friendly manner. - Take accurate food and beverage orders using a point-of-sale system or cash register. - Provide recommendations on menu items and upsell specials to maximize sales. - Ensure timely delivery of food and beverages to tables while maintaining high standards of presentation. - Monitor guest satisfaction throughout their meal and address any concerns promptly. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including resetting tables for new guests. - Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines during food preparation and service. - Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth communication regarding orders and special requests. - Process payments accurately and efficiently at the end of each meal service. - Qualifications - Previous experience in the food service industry is preferred but not required. - Strong guest service skills with a focus on creating a welcoming environment. - Basic math skills for handling cash transactions and processing payments. - Knowledge of food safety practices is a plus. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - A passion for culinary arts and an interest in upselling menu items is highly desirable. - Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. - Join our team as a Server where you can showcase your culinary knowledge, enhance your sales skills, and provide memorable experiences for our guests! WALK IN INTERVIEWS EVERY MONDAY AFTER 6PM!!

Bayside, Queens NY Insurance Client seeks a professional and customer-oriented Bilingual Receptionist (Korean/English) with at least 2 years of experience in handling phone calls and providing administrative support. All applicants MUST be fully fluent in KOREAN and English, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to manage front-desk operations in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a friendly, efficient, and organized individual who can handle diverse tasks and assist with various office functions. Key Responsibilities: Phone Handling: Answer, direct, and screen incoming phone calls in both Korean and English, providing excellent customer service and ensuring proper message taking and follow-up. Customer Service: Greet and assist clients, visitors, and staff in a professional and welcoming manner, addressing inquiries and offering assistance as needed. Appointment Scheduling: Manage calendars and schedules for staff, clients, and visitors, ensuring appointments are booked and confirmed efficiently. Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance, including managing correspondence, maintaining records, and performing data entry tasks. Multitasking: Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including answering calls, assisting walk-ins, managing emails, and coordinating office functions. Translation/Interpretation: Offer translation or interpretation services as needed between Korean-speaking and English-speaking clients, staff. Office Coordination: Maintain the reception area, ensuring it is clean, organized, and presentable at all times. Documentation Management: Assist with filing, organizing office files and documents, and ensuring all information is properly stored and accessible. Scanning and maintaining electronic files. Problem Resolution: Address client or visitor concerns and escalate issues to the appropriate department or personnel when necessary. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth office operations and support day-to-day administrative needs. Requirements: Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a receptionist, administrative assistant, or in a customer service role, with a focus on answering phone calls and managing office tasks. Language Skills: Fluent in both Korean and English (written and spoken), with the ability to translate and interpret effectively. Phone Handling: Demonstrated experience with multi-line phone systems, excellent phone etiquette, and a strong ability to manage high volumes of calls. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment (copiers, fax machines, etc.). Professionalism: Must maintain a positive, professional demeanor and appearance while representing the company. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications in office management, customer service, or bilingual communication are a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a bilingual or multicultural environment is highly desirable. INSURANCE Industry experience will be compensated at a higher rate. Knowledge of office procedures, calendar management, and basic administrative functions. Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience. Health and wellness benefits (if applicable). Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Fire safety Tactics is committed to providing exceptional security service with a focus in hospitality/customer service. As a security guard, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: patrolling designated areas, monitoring surveillance systems, enforcing security protocols, spotting suspicious behavior, managing access to the property, responding to incidents, and reporting any irregularities to the relevant authorities. Essentially, you serve as a visible deterrent to crime by maintaining a vigilant presence and safeguarding both the property and its personnel. Patrolling premises: Regularly walking around the property to check for potential security breaches, unauthorized access, or suspicious activity. Access control: Checking identification of visitors and employees, verifying authorized entry, and denying access to unauthorized individuals. Surveillance monitoring: Actively observing security cameras and other monitoring systems to identify potential threats. Incident reporting: Documenting any suspicious activity, property damage, or security breaches and reporting them to the appropriate authorities. Responding to emergencies: Taking immediate action to address emergencies like fires, medical situations, or active threats, coordinating with emergency services when necessary. Enforcing rules and regulations: Ensuring compliance with company policies and local laws regarding security procedures. Maintaining logs: Keeping detailed records of activities, visitor information, and incidents that occur on the premises. Required skills for a security guard: Observational skills: Ability to attentively monitor surroundings and identify potential threats. Alertness and vigilance: Maintaining focus and awareness during long periods of observation. Communication skills: Clear and concise reporting of incidents and ability to interact with visitors and staff. Physical fitness: Ability to patrol large areas on foot and respond quickly to situations. Decision-making skills: Assessing situations and taking appropriate action based on security protocols. Customer Service Customer service typically involves acting as the primary point of contact for customers, addressing their inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally, providing information, resolving issues effectively, and maintaining positive customer relationships, while adhering to company policies and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction. Required skills: Excellent communication skills: Active listening, clear and concise verbal and written communication Problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze customer issues, identify solutions, and implement them effectively Customer focus: Prioritizing customer satisfaction and building positive relationships Adaptability: Ability to handle diverse customer inquiries and situations with patience and flexibility

Location: New York City, NY Company: Brown Bag Sandwich Co. Brown Bag Sandwich Co. is the first chopped sandwich concept in NYC. We exist to pay homage to all of the NYC delis that came before us. We focus on house-made meats to ensure that our product is quality, consistent, and accessible. As a startup, we're looking for dedicated individuals who are excited to grow and evolve with us. Key Responsibilities: •Full time position. The main objective would be to oversee operational duties of the shop. This would include organizing fridges, FIFO, ordering/receiving, writing prep lists. In addition to managing the shop you would be expected to assemble sandwiches in an efficient and clean work space when needed. Prepping ingredients, portioning meats, and preparing sauces. • Ingredient Preparation: Efficiently prepare and portion house-made meats, vegetables, and other ingredients according to recipe standards and specifications. • Sanitation and Hygiene: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the prep area, adhering to food safety regulations and ensuring a safe working environment. • Stock Management: Monitor ingredient levels, rotate stock, and inform the chef if supplies need to be reordered. • Recipe Adherence: Follow recipes and prep lists accurately to ensure consistency and quality of all ingredients and finished products. • Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and knives, ensuring they are in proper working condition. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to coordinate prep tasks and support a smooth workflow throughout service hours. • Inventory Tracking: Assist with inventory counts and help manage ingredient storage to minimize waste and optimize efficiency. Qualifications: • Prior experience as a lead cook/manager or in a similar role is preferred. • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. • Ability to work full time hours and manage time effectively. • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions. • Good physical stamina and the ability to handle repetitive tasks and lift heavy items. • Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. • Contribute to the overall success of the startup by being adaptable and willing to take on new tasks as needed. What We Offer: • Opportunity to be a part of a unique and innovative food concept in NYC. • Friendly and supportive work environment. • Competitive pay and potential for growth within the company. • A chance to help shape the future of Brown Bag Sandwich Co. as we expand and evolve. • Employee discount Pay: • $23-25/hour • Estimate of $150-$250 per week in tips, depending on seasonality

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to oversee the daily operations of our establishment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food service and hospitality industry, with a proven track record in managing teams, budgeting, and ensuring exceptional customer service. The General Manager will be responsible for creating a positive work environment while driving operational excellence and profitability. Responsibilities Lead and manage all aspects of the restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies. Develop and implement effective budgeting strategies to optimize financial performance. Oversee kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, and quality control to maintain high culinary standards. Train, develop, and supervise staff to enhance their skills and ensure top-notch service delivery. Foster a positive team culture that promotes collaboration, accountability, and employee engagement. Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements to enhance guest satisfaction. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the kitchen and dining areas. Manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed to maintain operational efficiency. Collaborate with marketing teams to promote special events and drive business growth. Qualifications Proven experience in a management role within the food service or hospitality industry. Strong knowledge of budgeting processes and financial management principles. Experience in culinary operations with a focus on quality food service delivery. Excellent supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members. Familiarity with quick-service fast food restaurant operations is a plus. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an emphasis on customer interaction. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. A background in bartending or hospitality management is desirable but not required. Join our team as we strive for excellence in every aspect of our operation! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Shift: Day shift Evening shift Night shift Experience: Food service: 2 years (Required) Restaurant experience: 2 years (Required) Management: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Location: New York City, NY Company: Brown Bag Sandwich Co. Brown Bag Sandwich Co. is the first chopped sandwich concept in NYC. We exist to pay homage to all of the NYC delis that came before us. We focus on house-made meats to ensure that our product is quality, consistent, and accessible. As a startup, we're looking for dedicated individuals who are excited to grow and evolve with us. Key Responsibilities: • Main objective would be to handle washing dishes, cleaning, emptying garbage/recycling as needed. • Ingredient Preparation: part of the job will require cross training for food prep • Sanitation and Hygiene: Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation in the prep area, adhering to food safety regulations and ensuring a safe working environment. • Stock Management: Monitor ingredient levels, rotate stock, and inform the chef if supplies need to be reordered. • Recipe Adherence: Follow recipes and prep lists accurately to ensure consistency and quality of all ingredients and finished products. • Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, including slicers, mixers, and knives, ensuring they are in proper working condition. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to coordinate prep tasks and support a smooth workflow throughout service hours. • Inventory Tracking: Assist with inventory counts and help manage ingredient storage to minimize waste and optimize efficiency. Qualifications: • Prior experience as a prep cook or in a similar role is preferred. • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. • Ability to work early morning hours and manage time effectively. • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions. • Good physical stamina and the ability to handle repetitive tasks and lift heavy items. • Collaborate with team members to ensure a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. • Contribute to the overall success of the startup by being adaptable and willing to take on new tasks as needed. What We Offer: • Opportunity to be a part of a unique and innovative food concept in NYC. • Friendly and supportive work environment. • Competitive pay and potential for growth within the company. • A chance to help shape the future of Brown Bag Sandwich Co. as we expand and evolve. • Employee discount Pay: • $17-19/hour • Estimate of $100-$200 per week in tips, depending on seasonality