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  • Head Chef, Sous chef, Barista, Server
    Head Chef, Sous chef, Barista, Server
    17 days ago
    $16–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Green Brook Township

    Are You Ready to Create Something Extraordinary? Join Our Team! Multiple positions are available. We are building a new culinary destination in our area, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us bring our vision to life. We believe that a world-class dining experience is born from the synergy between a focused kitchen and a warm, efficient front-of-house team. Whether your expertise is behind the line, behind the bar, or out on the floor, we are looking for people who treat hospitality as an art form. This is a rare opportunity to showcase your craft in a vibrant, high-end environment where excellence isn’t just a standard—it’s our culture. Who We Are Looking For We are currently filling roles across the board, including: • Culinary: Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers., • Hospitality: Servers, Hosts, Baristas, and Bartenders., • If you are creative, detail-oriented, thrive under pressure, and are dedicated to the "extra mile" in guest service, we want to hear from you., • Your Role: The Heartbeat of Our Concept, • You will be an essential part of the engine that creates our guest experience. You won’t just be filling a position; you will be helping to set the tone for every guest who walks through our doors., • The Kitchen Floor (Back of House), • Artistry & Precision: Whether preparing a delicate garnish or executing a complex entree, you ensure every plate is a masterpiece of quality and presentation., • Operational Excellence: You maintain strict standards regarding food safety, inventory management, and kitchen sustainability., • Efficiency: You communicate seamlessly with the team to ensure that even during the busiest rushes, our standards of speed and consistency never waver., • The Guest Experience (Front of House & Bar), • Orchestrating the Experience: You are the face of our brand. You curate the atmosphere, anticipating guest needs before they arise and ensuring every interaction is memorable., • Product Knowledge: Whether crafting the perfect latte, pulling an espresso, or explaining the nuances of our menu, you bring expertise and passion to every recommendation., • Service Standards: You maintain the flow of the dining room or cafe with grace, ensuring that safety, hospitality, and efficiency remain in perfect balance., • What You Bring to the Table, • Regardless of your role, you share our core values:, • Professional Pedigree: A proven track record in your field, whether that is fine dining, specialty coffee, or high-volume service., • A "Team First" Mentality: Exceptional collaborative skills. You know how to motivate your coworkers, maintain morale, and communicate effectively during high-pressure shifts., • Operational Savvy: You understand that great service is built on systems—you are diligent about organization, cleanliness, and the details that make a shift run smoothly., • Versatility & Growth: You are adaptable, open to learning new techniques, and possess a genuine hunger to grow your career alongside us., • The "Extra" Factor: A passion for the industry. You don't just "show up"—you take pride in your craft and are invested in the success of the team., • Why Join Us?, • We are committed to your professional development. We are building more than just a restaurant; we are building a career-defining workplace., • Upscale Environment: Work in a space designed for quality, creativity, and comfort., • Investment in You: We believe in mentorship, skill-building, and rewarding those who contribute to our culture of excellence., • Define the Standard: As part of our opening team, you have the unique opportunity to help shape our processes, our menu, and our reputation from day one.

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  • Attorney
    Attorney
    2 months ago
    $81029–$138421 yearly
    Full-time
    Woodbridge, Woodbridge Township

    The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is a state agency responsible for maintaining the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway - two of the busiest toll roads in the United States. The NJTA is dedicated to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along their toll roads. Every day, the Authority’s highways provide the safest, quickest, and most convenient routes for hundreds of commuters, truckers, and recreational travelers. OUR MISSION: We are committed to constantly improving the safety, technology, and resiliency of our toll roadway systems through sound fiscal policy and maintaining an excellent state of good repair that promotes the connectedness of our customers across the state and region. POSITION: The NJTA is currently seeking applications for a Litigation Attorney position in our Law department located at our Woodbridge, NJ headquarters building. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as in-house litigation management counsel for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (the “Authority”). 1. Assist the Director of Law in provision of legal advice to commissioners, departments and division heads and other Authority personnel on legal questions related to litigation matters. 2. Manage and supervise a broad range of litigation matters including contract disputes, personal injury and tort actions, regulatory and compliance actions, insurance coverage, real estate and property-related litigation and employment-related litigation. 3. Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with the Law Department and outside counsel to protect the interests of the Authority. 4. Oversee outside litigation counsel to ensure cost-effective, efficient and high-quality representation. 5. Review and analyze pleadings, motions, and discovery responses for accuracy and strategic alignment. 6. Advise the Director of Law and the Law Department on potential litigation risks, possible exposure, settlement and resolution options. 7. Monitor the progress of litigation cases, oversee budgets and timelines, and facilitate communication between outside counsel and other Authority departments to ensure prompt and efficient resolution. 8. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies throughout litigation processes. 9. Prepare updates, status reports, and recommendations for the Director of Law and other Law Department team members regarding litigation status and risk management. 10. Represent the Authority in litigation as assigned by the Director of Law. 11. Prepare legal documents as required, including position papers on litigation matters. 12. As assigned by the Director of Law, provide legal services in conjunction and coordination with Authority retained outside counsel and other retained law firms and oversee and track litigations as directed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements for the job. Management reserves the right to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. 2. Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of New Jersey. 3. Minimum of seven (7) years of business or commercial litigation experience, including significant supervisory or management responsibilities. 4. Strong knowledge of New Jersey civil procedure, discovery, evidence and trial preparation. 5. Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation and communication skills. 6. Must be proficient in LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office 365, and State and Federal e-filing systems; experience with case management software platforms (i.e., Legal Files) is highly preferred. 7. Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced office environment. 8. Prior in-house experience or experience managing outside counsel is highly preferred. 9. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. BENEFITS & PAY: This position will be located at the headquarters building, located in Woodbridge, NJ. Toll-free commutation is available for employee travel to and from work on the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3914. Members will receive an annual increment (PIP) to their base salary per the guidelines of the CBA. All Local 3914 NJTA full time employees are also entitled to participate in the following benefits per the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance on first day of employment; Enrollment in the NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) if eligible; PERS Life Insurance and PERS Supplemental Life Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Worker’s Compensation Insurance; 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan; Time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, leaves of absence, and other pre-approved days after applicable waiting periods. This position is eligible for flex time hours upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Additionally, this position is eligible for telework upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy, such as performance expectations and applicable waiting periods, and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Flex time and Telework is not guaranteed. Prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public authorities to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. The NJTA is an equal opportunity employer.

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