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  • 8/12 HIRING EVENT. FRONT END MANAGER (UP TO $27)
    8/12 HIRING EVENT. FRONT END MANAGER (UP TO $27)
    3 hours ago
    $24–$27 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene. Role and Responsibilities As the Front-End Department Manager, you are a key player in overseeing and managing all aspects of the cashier department including but not limited to; department profitability, assisting our guests with urgency and leading the team to successfully drive business/sales. Our guest is the heart of our business. As the Front-End Department Manager, you will be responsible for providing every guest with an exceptional shopping experience, listening and responding to their needs and being the subject matter expert of your department. All Front-End Department Managers are required to be hospitality driven, display positive energy, be dependable, possess basic math skills and excellent communication skills. • Protection of company assets., • Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures including proper handling of all transactions and corresponding documentation (i.e. refunds, check approval, employee discounts, price overrides and any other transactions requiring head cashier/management, • Always maintain possession of the register key while on duty. Including throughout the entirety of all transactions that include the use of the key and code authorization., • Must take full responsibility, and knowledgeable of all transactions that require key holder involvement including but not limited to voids, refunds of any type, and associate discounts., • Observe transactions requiring override in their entirety (including voids, refunds, associate discounts) for accuracy and proper procedure., • Timely communication to store management of all issues., • Be cognizant to all front-end associate discrepancies including frequent/patterned or multiple voids, register discrepancies, cash shortage/overage and communicate to management immediately., • Training and supervision of all front-end associates on all front-end policies and procedures., • Establish and maintain a professional environment, ensuring the best possible experience for customers and associates., • Scheduling to ensure proper coverage at the front end (including proper daily break coverage), • Maintain neat, clean, organized, and safe front end area., • Returns and credits are handled daily according to company procedures., • Duties assigned by Manager on Duty., • Drive guest engagement programs to meet and exceed the Ultimate Gourmet Experience., • Exhibit professionalism when handling all guest relations. Including effective service recovery when needed., • Direct and supervise all front end and assigned department activities including but not limited to; monitoring guest traffic, and service level, coordinate and implement front end and service program, ensure cleanliness, overall safety of Front End, monitor inventory, order Front End supplies., • Establish and maintain a professional environment, ensuring the best possible experience for guests and associates., • Assist with interviewing and hiring of department/store associates., • Monitor overall department performance. Communicate to management when employment status changes are warranted and/or corrective actions., • Drive results through motivation, team building and follow up of staff members. Minimum Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a front-end/cashier department in a grocery store environment., • Flexibility schedule including nights, weekends and holidays., • Ability to perform physical requirements of job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, push and pull items of usually 20-50 pounds., • Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment., • Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and are self-motivated., • Ability to hire, train, inspire and develop a team., • Team builder and brand ambassador., • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills., • Proficient computer knowledge and skills; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel IN RETURN, WE OFFER! Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental/Vision/ Company sponsored life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match! Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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  • Bakery Associate
    Bakery Associate
    5 days ago
    Part-time
    Park Slope, Brooklyn

    K-Slope Marketplace is seeking a dependable and organized Part-Time Bakery Associate to prepare and bake fresh breads, pastries, and other baked goods for daily display. This position will primarily involve baking frozen dough, par-baked breads, and ready-to-bake bakery products according to established instructions and production schedules. The Bakery Associate is responsible for ensuring products are baked properly, packaged, labeled, and displayed during the store’s morning hours. In addition, the bakery associate will be responsible for some general cheese displays, deli merchandising prep, and other various duties around the bakery / deli location (excluding service counter). This is a morning position working around 20 hours, 6 days per week. Starting pay is $17.00/hr Key Responsibilities Baking and Production Prepare and bake frozen dough, par-baked breads, rolls, pastries, muffins, cookies, and other ready-to-bake products. Follow product instructions for thawing, proofing, baking temperatures, and baking times. Monitor products throughout the baking process to ensure proper color, texture, and quality. Finish products as required, including glazing, icing, sugaring, slicing, or applying toppings. Follow the daily production schedule and ensure bakery displays are stocked before peak shopping hours. Adjust production quantities based on inventory, sales patterns, and management direction. Packaging and Display Package, weigh, label, and price finished bakery products accurately. Arrange breads and baked goods neatly in bakery displays, tables, and cases. Keep displays full, clean, organized, and visually appealing. Rotate products using First-In, First-Out procedures. Remove expired, damaged, or poor-quality products from display. Inventory and Waste Control Monitor supplies of frozen dough, par-baked products, packaging materials, labels, and bakery ingredients. Inform management when products or supplies are running low. Follow production quantities carefully to reduce overproduction and waste. Record damaged, expired, or discarded products when required. Food Safety and Sanitation Follow all company food-safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures. Maintain a clean and organized bakery preparation area. Clean ovens, proofers, racks, trays, utensils, worktables, and other bakery equipment. Store frozen, refrigerated, and finished products properly. Safely operate commercial ovens, proofers, slicers, and other bakery equipment. Customer Service Provide friendly and courteous assistance to customers. Answer basic questions about bakery products, ingredients, prices, and availability. Assist customers with selecting or locating bakery products. Notify management of customer special-order requests. Qualifications Previous bakery, grocery, food-service, or kitchen experience is preferred. Ability to carefully follow written product and baking instructions. Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently during early morning hours. Strong attention to detail and product presentation. Ability to manage multiple products with different baking and proofing times. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Basic English communication and reading skills are preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to regularly bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to safely handle hot trays, baking racks, and bakery equipment. Ability to work around ovens, freezers, refrigerators, and changing temperatures. Schedule and Compensation Part-Time (20hrs/week) Morning shifts 6 days per week Weekend and holiday availability may be required Starting Pay: $17.00/hr About K-Slope Marketplace K-Slope Marketplace is committed to providing customers with fresh, high-quality foods and excellent neighborhood service. The Bakery Associate plays an important role in preparing fresh bakery products and ensuring the department is fully stocked, clean, and ready for customers each morning. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour Benefits: Paid time off Work Location: In person

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  • Produce Associate ($18-$20)
    Produce Associate ($18-$20)
    7 hours ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene. As a member of the Produce team, our team members must take pride in having a vast knowledge of our produce items. They will deliver exceptional guest service, be responsible for display items for the department, monitor waste, and be a strong team player. Responsibilities & Duties: • Help department to maximize sales by providing exceptional guest service., • Ability to increase sales by suggestively selling products to every guest., • Unload products from truck, break down pallets, take in deliveries, and separate produce for sales floor, and cooler., • Process and/or wraps produce items prior to filling displays., • Basic knife skills., • Responsible for product rotation, facing, restocking, culling, product displays., • Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards. Handle chemicals (spectrum veggie wash and sanitize solution)., • Follow, maintain and perform safety and sanitation procedures; throughout all shifts., • Communicate effectively with peers and management., • Always maintain professionalism and treat everyone with respect and courtesy., • Must always be guest focus and forward facing., • Adhere to all assigned duties by management team. Minimum Requirements • Minimum of 6 months to 1 year with food handling, guest service and sales experience., • Exceptional guest service, organization, and merchandizing skills., • Ability to retain product knowledge., • Ability to act with a sense of urgency and remain productive in a fast-paced environment., • Must possess problem solving skills., • Empowered team player willing to assist fellow associates. Additional Requirements: • Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed, and the in the correct uniform, • The associate is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 20–75 pounds., • The position requires manual dexterity, visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures, • Ability to work within temperature-controlled environments, • Handling and controlling cleaning supplies, • Maintain a clean and safe environment by following Citarella and DOA standards, • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays, • Other duties may be assigned as business needs change. IN RETURN, WE OFFER! Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental/Vision /Company sponsored life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match! Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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  • Barista/Crepe Maker/Cashier/Customer Service
    Barista/Crepe Maker/Cashier/Customer Service
    23 days ago
    Full-time
    Astoria, Queens

    Join our dynamic team as a Cashier and Customer Service Associate, where your energy and enthusiasm will create a welcoming shopping experience for every customer. In this role, you will handle transactions accurately, assist customers with their needs, and promote our products through engaging demos and upselling techniques. Your friendly attitude and attention to detail will ensure smooth operations at the checkout counter while fostering lasting customer relationships. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop retail skills in a fast-paced, grocery store environment dedicated to exceptional service. Responsibilities Operate the Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently to process sales, returns, and exchanges with accuracy and speed Provide excellent customer service by greeting shoppers warmly, answering questions, and resolving concerns promptly Conduct product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits, encouraging customer engagement and sales growth Assist with merchandising efforts by organizing displays, stocking shelves, and ensuring the store remains inviting and well-maintained Handle cash transactions confidently, including cash handling, giving correct change, and balancing registers at shift end Upsell complementary products or promotions to enhance the shopping experience and increase store revenue Maintain professional phone etiquette when assisting customers over the phone or via online inquiries Qualifications Previous cashiering experience in a retail or grocery store setting is preferred but not required; training will be provided Strong communication skills with the ability to connect positively with diverse customers Bilingual abilities are a plus to better serve our multicultural customer base Basic math skills for handling cash transactions accurately and performing retail math calculations Experience with POS systems, merchandising, stocking, and product demos is advantageous Demonstrated ability to supervise or lead team members is a plus for those interested in growth opportunities Ability to maintain a friendly demeanor while managing busy periods and multitasking effectively Join us in creating memorable shopping experiences! We’re committed to supporting your growth with comprehensive training and a vibrant team environment. Your enthusiasm and dedication will make a difference every day! Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Work Location: In person

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  • Part-Time Vending Machine Route Driver
    Part-Time Vending Machine Route Driver
    25 days ago
    $23–$50 hourly
    Part-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    Location: Long Island City, Queens, NY Schedule: Approximately 2.5–3 hours per week (typically once per week) Compensation: Competitive hourly pay (negotiable based on experience) About Us We are a growing, technology-driven vending machine company operating smart, AI-powered vending machines throughout New York City. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a dependable and detail-oriented team member to help keep our machines fully stocked and operating efficiently. Responsibilities • Pick up inventory from local grocery stores and transport it to our storage location., • Restock vending machines using inventory from our storage facility., • Use a simple mobile app to manage inventory and complete restocking tasks., • Ensure machines are clean, organized, and fully stocked., • Report low inventory, product issues, or machine concerns when needed. Qualifications • Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license., • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds (a cart and equipment are provided)., • Strong attention to detail and reliability., • Comfortable using a smartphone and mobile apps., • Punctual, organized, and able to work independently. Schedule • Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours per week., • Typically one shift each week (or every 7–10 days)., • Flexible scheduling within agreed-upon timeframes., • Ideal as a side job for students, gig workers, retirees, or anyone looking for supplemental income. Growth Opportunity This position starts with a few hours each week, but as our business continues to grow and we add more vending machine locations, there will be opportunities for additional hours and increased earnings. Apply Today If you're dependable, have a vehicle, enjoy working independently, and are looking for a flexible part-time opportunity with room to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out with a brief introduction, your availability, and any relevant experience. We look forward to connecting with you!

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