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  • Supervisor
    Supervisor
    4 days ago
    $18–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    At Honeybrains, we’re building a community around feel-good food, thoughtful hospitality, and an energized, welcoming space. We’re looking for a hands-on Supervisor who leads by example, supports the team with empathy, and ensures the café runs smoothly—especially when the General Manager is not onsite. Position Overview The Supervisor plays a dual role: a fully engaged team member and a reliable leader. You will actively participate in all day-to-day café operations while serving as the point person during GM absences. This role requires strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and a proactive mindset to anticipate needs and solve problems in real time. Key Responsibilities Team Member Responsibilities • Perform all standard café duties including barista service, food preparation, register operation, cleaning, restocking, and maintaining overall store cleanliness., • Deliver warm, attentive hospitality that reflects the Honeybrains brand., • Ensure the café operates smoothly and efficiently in the GM’s absence., • Maintain organization, cleanliness, and proper workflow throughout each shift., • Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs proactively., • Address customer questions, concerns, and complaints with professionalism and care., • Resolve issues calmly and effectively, always prioritizing a positive guest experience., • Lead by example with a strong work ethic and positive attitude., • Support and motivate team members through empathy, clear communication, and constructive feedback., • Help cultivate a collaborative, respectful, and high-energy work environment., • Step in wherever needed to support the team during busy periods. Qualifications • Prior supervisory or shift-lead experience in a café or restaurant environment preferred., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills., • Ability to stay calm and solution-oriented in a fast-paced setting., • Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly dependable., • Passion for hospitality and team development., • NYC Food Handlers required within 30 days of hiring What We’re Looking For Someone who doesn’t just manage shifts—but owns them. A leader who anticipates needs, supports teammates, and ensures every guest leaves feeling better than when they arrived. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and believe great leadership starts with empathy and action, we’d love to meet you.

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

    Job Overview We are seeking a friendly and energetic Team Member to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced food service environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering excellent customer service, possess strong food handling skills, and be comfortable working in a quick service or fast food restaurant setting. This role offers an opportunity to develop culinary and retail experience while contributing to a positive dining experience for our guests. Prior experience in food preparation, POS systems, and restaurant operations is highly desirable. This position requires a NYC Food Handlers Duties • Prepare and serve food items & coffee drinks efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation, • Operate POS systems (Toast), • Assist customers with ordering, upselling menu items, and providing exceptional customer service, • Handle food safely by following sanitation and food safety protocols, • Maintain cleanliness of the dining area, kitchen, and service stations through bussing and sanitation tasks, • Manage cash register transactions accurately, including cash handling and basic math calculations, • Support team members in food prep, stocking supplies, and ensuring smooth restaurant operations, • Uphold health and safety standards by adhering to sanitation guidelines and proper food handling procedures, • Assist with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed Qualifications • Previous experience in food service, quick service & fast food restaurants, or retail environments is preferred, • Familiarity with POS systems such as Aloha or Micros is a plus, • Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members, • Basic math skills for cash handling, retail math, and transaction accuracy, • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing time effectively, • Experience with food preparation, serving, bussing, or kitchen operations is advantageous

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  • Senior Barista
    Senior Barista
    9 days ago
    $17.5–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Join our team of experienced baristas at a specialty coffee shop with over a dozen locations. We are committed to providing excellent coffee and creating a positive experience for our customers. We're looking for passionate individuals dedicated to coffee and high standards. What we offer: • Daily tips to boost your earnings, • Paid, hands-on training, • A supportive and inclusive team culture, • Flexible scheduling options, • Employee discounts on drinks, snacks, and more, • Opportunities for growth and advancement Job Requirements: • Excellence in customer service with a friendly and positive attitude, • Food handlers certification required or willingness to obtain one, • Reliability, punctuality, and teamwork skills, • Comfort working in a fast-paced city environment, • Strong multitasking and communication abilities, • Passion for coffee and a willingness to expand knowledge Job Responsibilities: • Foster a respectful and healthy environment with colleagues and customers, • Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages, focusing on espresso-based drinks, including matcha, • Operate coffee equipment, including La Marzocco, grinders, and brewers, • Provide a top-tier customer experience from the first encounter with a welcoming attitude, • Build relationships with customers by promoting and recommending menu options, • Participate in shift tasks such as restocking, cleaning, and maintenance, • Make drinks according to company recipes and quality standards, • Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment and café seating area, • Perform duties for both openings and closings effectively

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  • Baker
    Baker
    9 days ago
    $20–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Welcome to Le Fournil, where passion meets precision in every delicious creation. Our bakery is dedicated to crafting exceptional baked goods that not only satisfy cravings but also bring joy to our customers. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and innovative work environment, where skilled bakers can unleash their creativity and contribute to a menu that celebrates both classic and contemporary flavors. Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding quality and service in New York, and be a part of a team that values excellence and community. Baker Responsibilities Include: Ensure profitability by maintaining accurate records of baking operations. Manage supplies and inventory levels effectively. Direct and supervise production staff to uphold product standards. Decorate baked goods with glaze, icing, and toppings for presentation. Assess quality of raw materials prior to baking. Conduct research to develop original recipes. Ensure proper storage of baking utensils. Prepare bakery items according to customer requests using appropriate equipment. Offer product samples to customers to promote new items. Operate equipment (e.g., knives, box cutter, pricing gun) per company guidelines. Communicate effectively with customers, addressing questions and requests promptly. Ensure timely price changes and in-store transfers in the absence of the department manager. Be flexible with work hours to accommodate customer demands, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Job brief: We are seeking a skilled Baker to join our team and create a delightful array of baked goods, including breakfast pastries, breads, rolls, and desserts. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for baking, a flair for creativity in product development, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness in the kitchen. As a Baker, you will be responsible for designing, executing, and refining recipes while performing quality checks on both ingredients and finished products. Your role will involve using icing, glazes, fillings, and decorations to enhance the presentation of baked items, as well as processing customer orders with efficiency and care. In addition to baking, you will greet customers, answer their inquiries, and ensure that workstations and equipment are kept clean and organized. Your ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while focusing on food quality and customer satisfaction will be essential to your success in this role. Responsibilities Baker Responsibilities Maintain accurate records of baking operations to ensure profitability. Manage inventory levels and necessary supplies to support production needs. Supervise and direct production staff to ensure adherence to quality standards. Decorate baked goods with glazes, icings, and toppings for an appealing presentation. Assess the quality of raw materials prior to baking to ensure high standards. Conduct research and develop original recipes for new products. Ensure proper storage and organization of baking utensils and equipment. Prepare bakery items according to customer requests, utilizing appropriate equipment. Offer product samples to customers to promote new items and enhance their experience. Requirements and skills Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school education or equivalent is required. Previous experience in baking or pastry is preferred, typically ranging from 1 to 3 years. TB Clearance may be required. A Food Handler's Certificate/Card is often required or must be obtained within a specified time frame. Skills: Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs) and stand for long periods. Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Proficient in reading and accurately following recipes. Flexibility to accommodate customer demands, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Good planning and organizational skills. Basic math and computer skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Creativity and artistic skills for decorating baked goods. Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders, and dough sheeters. Understanding of food safety practices and regulations. Experience: Experience in a bakery or restaurant setting is often required, with specific roles typically necessitating 1-3 years of related work experience. Experience with cake decoration techniques is beneficial. Some positions may require experience in high-volume production environments. Additional Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in safely and effectively operating standard foodservice equipment. Adaptability and decision-making abilities. Strong oral communication skills. Self-motivated with a high energy level. Ability to multi-task and manage various responsibilities simultaneously. Effective planning, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: High school diploma or GED is required. A minimum of two (2) years of baking experience is preferred. Current SERVSAFE certification or successful completion of a sanitation course within the past year is often required. An Associate's degree in hotel or institutional food preparation is preferred. Current food handler's card and other certifications as required by federal, state, or local law. Baker Requirements: Strong communication, time and resource management, and planning skills. Attention to detail, particularly when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products. Willingness to work independently or collaboratively with team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create exceptional baked goods.

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  • Shift Leader/ Location Leader
    Shift Leader/ Location Leader
    10 days ago
    $17–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    Join New York's first-ever German/Turkish food concept, serving a taste of Berlin with bowls, salads, wraps, sandwiches, beer, and wine. Our main attraction is our signature vertical rotisserie. Who We Are: We offer Turkish-inspired German street food with six locations in NYC and more on the way. We are hiring for all positions: • Prep Team Members, • Part-Time Team Members, • Full-Time Team Members, • Shift Leaders with 1+ years of experience, • Location Leaders with 2+ years of experience Requirements: • Be an upbeat and happy individual who enjoys working with people, smiling, and contributing to a positive work environment., • We are an equal opportunity employer., • You must be authorized to work in the US., • A NY Food Handlers Certificate is preferred but not required., • Shift leaders must lead a team of at least 5 team members with professionalism and by example., • Location leaders should possess customer service skills and focus on team building through training and accountability. Benefits: • Matched Retirement Account (IRA), • Pre-Tax Spending to reduce taxable salary, • Commuter Benefits for subway, train, and bus passes, parking expenses, and ride-sharing, • Performance-based bonus, • Shift Leaders receive 3 paid vacation days, • Wage range: $17.00-$20.00/hr Who You Are: Are you an effective communicator with a strong work ethic, a passion for hospitality, and a commitment to excellence? Do you understand the importance of teamwork and excel as a multi-tasker? If so, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

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  • Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    Kitchen Crew Member (Part-time)
    24 days ago
    $16.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

    Secondz launched America’s first Ready-to-Cook curry puff brand — handcrafted, bold, globally inspired flavors designed for modern convenience. Even though we started as a Direct-to-Consumer & Retail Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), most of our customers are buying Ready-to-Eat at pop up events across Brooklyn. This year, we are entering our next phase of growth and have been selected by Smorgasburg to be a food vendor. We're looking for dependable, detail-oriented kitchen crew members who care about quality, consistency, and moving with purpose. We currently operate out of a shared kitchen space and we're not a restaurant. What You’ll Do • Prepare and cook fillings and dough (e.g., chicken curry, jerk chicken, beef rendang, vegetarian blends), • Portion, assemble, and crimp puff pastries to Secondz standards, • Operate ovens, air fryers, and commercial kitchen equipment safely, • Maintain high food safety and sanitation standards, • Assist with batching, labeling, packaging, and inventory prep, • Support R&D test batches when needed, • Maintain clean, organized prep stations, • Assist with loading and packing for pop-ups or wholesale orders What We’re Looking For • Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred (but not required), • Ability to follow recipes precisely and work efficiently, • Strong attention to detail (our crimp matters!), • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, • Able to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods, • Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented, • NYC Food Handler’s Certificate (or willingness to obtain) Bonus If You Have • Experience in pastry, dumpling, or hand-formed products, • Experience with batch cooking or food production, • Interest in Southeast Asian or global cuisines, • Experience working farmers markets or pop-ups What You’ll Gain • Hands-on experience building a fast-growing food brand, • Exposure to product development and new flavor launches, • Opportunity to grow into leadership roles as we scale, • A collaborative, mission-driven team environment

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  • Hot Line Cook
    Hot Line Cook
    1 month ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are a growing family-owned business looking for teammates who are passionate about hospitality, food, and coffee! Summary/Objective To prepare, serve, sell and maintain food/beverage items. This includes, taking orders, receiving vendor deliveries and cleaning of food items. These tasks are to be performed in a timely and professional manner to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction. Essential Function • Understand that our guest is our #1 priority., • Greet guests in a courteous and friendly manner (where applicable)., • Follow all recipes and practice portion control to prepare, garnish, and present ordered items., • Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station daily. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all required food, paper products, and condiments., • Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly., • Responsible for set-up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and break-down of any machinery and equipment., • Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storage of all perishables daily to ensure product quality., • Complete opening, on-going, and closing checklists as required., • Return all items used during your shift to the proper place, clean and organize all work and storage areas, including all coolers and refrigerators, and empty and reline all trash containers., • Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality of products served., • Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned by the supervisor to adhere to health standards., • Other duties as assigned., • Required Education & Experience, • One year experience working in food service environment is essential., • High school diploma preferred., • Verbal and written communication is essential. Able to read, speak and understand the Englishlanguage in order to communicate with guests and take orders., • Experience in dealing with problems involving customer service., • Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges., • Food Handlers permit as required by law., • Brand Certification as required by law., • Ability to remember, recite and promote the variety of menu items., • Ability to operate a keyboard & point of sale procedures to pre-check an order & close out a check., • Ability to stand and work in confined spaces for long periods of time. Position Type / Expected Hours of Work Must have availability to work weekdays and weekend. Hours of employment are contingent on business needs, work required and/or as job duties demand. This role routinely will have to maintain a safe and clean work environment, where chemicals are utilized to clean kitchen appliances such as, stoves, burners, ovens, sinks, refrigerator, and knives. The team member will be exposed to extreme temperatures while completing essential job tasks and duties. The team member is required and must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, twist, and lift for extended periods of time. Hungry Llama LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against team members. All Hungry Llama LLC employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week Employee discounts Experience level: 2 years Restaurant type: Casual dining restaurant Restaurant experience: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10014 (Required)

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  • Head Barista
    Head Barista
    2 months ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Head Barista Casabuela Café Williamsburg, Brooklyn Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 8:00am–5:00pm (60-minute unpaid meal break mid-shift) Pay: $18-$20/hour + tips Casabuela Café: Where The Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a real need—for community, culture, and a space that honors both creativity and tradition. Our cafe is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community—intentionally built to serve the village. We are looking for a Head Barista to join us at the groundbreaking of our Williamsburg-based cultural and family-owned café. This is a unique opportunity to help shape daily operations, beverage quality, and café culture from the very beginning. Please note: this is a community-forward café where connection is encouraged and great customer service is a must. The Role The Head Barista is both a craft leader and a culture carrier. You will set the tone behind the bar, ensure consistency and quality in every drink, and help create a welcoming, calm, and thoughtful customer experience for adults, creatives, and families alike. This role is ideal for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in intimate community spaces, and wants to grow with a small business from launch. Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve high-quality espresso, coffee, tea, and specialty beverages with consistency and care, • Lead bar operations during shifts, ensuring smooth service and a warm guest experience, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, equipment, and service areas, • Assist with developing drink recipes, seasonal specials, and café standards via manuals and training toolkits, • Train and support baristas as the team grows, • Manage opening procedures and support daily prep and closing tasks, • Engage with guests in a friendly, grounded, and inclusive way, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of community, culture, curiosity, and care Qualifications: • 2+ years of barista experience; leadership or lead barista experience preferred, • Bilingual (Spanish), preferred, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Strong espresso skills and knowledge of coffee preparation, • Ability to create, document and train others on new coffee and beverage recipes and techniques, • Ability to create guides and technique manuals, preferred, • Calm, patient, and welcoming demeanor—especially in family-centered environments, • Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and warmth, • Passion for community spaces, cultural storytelling, and intentional hospitality, • Comfortable working mornings and weekends, • Bartending experience, a plus Schedule & Pay: • Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 8:00am–5:00pm (60-minute unpaid meal break mid-shift), • Pay: $18-$20/hour Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of the launch team of a new Williamsburg cultural café, • Help shape systems, recipes, and the guest experience from day one, • Opportunity for evening and special event bartending, • Work in a beautiful, thoughtful space rooted in culture and community

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