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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, passion ate 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 Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 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

Join our dynamic retail team as a Assistant Manager of a 100 year old health food store. Become a vital leader in delivering exceptional customer experiences! In this energetic role, you will oversee daily store operations, manage a dedicated team, and ensure that sales goals are met through effective management, merchandising, and customer service. Your leadership will inspire staff, optimize inventory control, and foster a welcoming environment that keeps customers coming back. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your management skills while making a tangible impact on store success. Duties Lead and supervise retail staff to ensure outstanding customer service and smooth store operations Manage inventory levels through purchasing, stock replenishment, and inventory control to maximize sales opportunities Oversee cash handling procedures, cashiering activities, and POS (Point of Sale) systems to ensure accuracy and security Coordinate merchandising efforts including pricing strategies, product displays, and promotional marketing initiatives Supervise shift management, scheduling, and employee orientation to maintain optimal store coverage Monitor sales performance using retail math principles; analyze reports to identify growth opportunities and address challenges Skills Proven management experience in retail or health food store environments with supervising responsibilities Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a positive work environment Excellent communication skills; fluent or bilingual abilities are highly valued for engaging diverse customer bases Skilled in negotiation, purchasing, inventory management, and retail math for effective store operations Proficient in POS systems, cash handling procedures, and retail sales techniques including wireless sales where applicable Have a knowledge of natural supplements and herbs. Knowledge of merchandising, stock management, pricing strategies, and marketing initiatives to boost store performance Embark on a rewarding career path where your leadership drives success! We’re committed to supporting your professional growth through comprehensive training & development programs. If you thrive in family environments with a passion for retail excellence—this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Summary 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 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! 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 Salary: $16.50 - $18.00 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 Food Preparation Production • 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. Kitchen Organization Maintenance • 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. Front-of-House Station Management • 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. Teamwork Communication • 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. Compliance Professionalism • 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 to 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., • Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Management Team.