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  • Server
    Server
    17 hours ago
    $11–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Server Job Description – Local 92We are seeking professional, detail-oriented servers to join the front-of-house team at Local 92, our Mediterranean-Italian tapas and mixology bar in the heart of SoHo. This role requires more than just delivering food — we’re looking for service professionals who understand how to create an exceptional guest experience from the first greeting to the final check.Key Responsibilities:Provide attentive, knowledgeable, and personalized service to guestsGuide customers through our food, cocktail, and wine menus with confidenceCoordinate seamlessly with kitchen and bar teams to ensure timely and accurate ordersMaintain clean and organized sections, tables, and service stationsHandle transactions efficiently and accuratelyManage multiple tables and guest needs in a fast-paced environmentStay informed about menu changes, daily specials, and venue events What We’re Looking For:Minimum 1 year of serving experience in a fast-paced, upscale or high-volume restaurantStrong communication and multitasking skillsFamiliarity with POS systems (Clover knowledge is a plus)Professional demeanor, punctuality, and a team-first attitudeFlexible availability, including weekends and holidays About Local 92: Local 92 is more than just a restaurant — it’s a neighborhood staple known for private events, handcrafted cocktails, and vibrant Mediterranean cuisine. We take pride in delivering elevated experiences without the ego. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to grow with a focused, professional team, we’d love to meet you.

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  • Shift Leader/Assistant Manager
    Shift Leader/Assistant Manager
    1 day ago
    $16–$17 hourly
    Part-time
    Hoboken

    Do you love Mexican food? Well, we do too! We founded Tacoria as a way of bringing the authentic tastes, vibrant colors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Mexico to our local community. Our food is made fresh daily, and our ingredients come straight from local farms. (For more on our story, visit our website: www.tacoria.com.) We are a fast growing company with 3 locations opening this year alone – great team members who wish to grow into salaried management positions will have the opportunity to do so very quickly. Due to our current growth and expansion, we currently have several Shift Leader positions available at our restaurant. Hoboken and Paramus locations are looking to hire immediately. Front of House Requirements: • Friendly attitude, ability to work in a team environment, • Previous experience in a fast-paced environment in a customer-facing environment (preferred), • Ability to handle money, • Previous experience working on a POS machine and a knowledge of technology (preferred), • Ability to stand for multiple hours Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment is preferred, but we will train the right person. Assistant Managers/ Shift Leaders must have a demonstrated ability to lead a team. If you would like to be part of a fun, growing company with massive room for growth, reach out to us ASAP. While COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in NJ, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our employees and our customers. We have sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place and we require our employees to: • Continue to wear personal protective equipment (provided), • Allow for temperature screenings Visit us at our Company's website: tacoria.com `

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  • Host / Hostess
    Host / Hostess
    5 days ago
    $11.35 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Porchlight, from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, is a true New York neighborhood bar. Since 2015, we've focused on serving up cold drinks with warm hospitality. American bar fare, classic cocktails, live music and good times in the heart of Chelsea. Come on in! Who you are: The Host is a vital member of the Service team as the first impression and point of contact with every guest and visitor at the restaurant. The Host must exude warmth and hospitality and is a partner to the Maître D’ in plotting, planning, and updating the dining room to efficiently coordinate seatings throughout each service. What you’ll do: • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality, • Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for guests whether in person or over the phone., • Partner with Maître D’ to quote accurate wait times while “finding the yes” for all guests., • Properly answer guest inquiries with regards to restaurant hours of operation and basic operational information, menus, and reservations., • Act as a liaison between the guest, management, service staff and kitchen and communicate accordingly., • Work with efficiency and a sense of urgency while remaining composed., • Demonstrates a passion for guest experience and an eagerness to learn and grow., • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality. What we need from you: • Experience in a guest facing role in a restaurant preferred, but not necessary, • Basic understanding of OpenTable functions, • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time, • English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required What you’ll get from us: At Union Square Hospitality Group, *extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do.* We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Host, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $11.35/hour plus tips, • Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options, • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care, • Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work, • Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings, • Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services, • Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship, • Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones, • Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking, • Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together. • We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong, • Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships, • Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most, • Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled, • Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity, • Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake *The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    26 days ago
    $70000–$85000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Opening Sous Chef JB Eatery — West Village, New York City $70,000–$80,000 per year, based on experience JB Eatery is a new 55-seat neighborhood bistro opening in the West Village. Our cooking is rooted in modern French technique with Asian influences—seasonal, ingredient-driven, and focused on thoughtful sourcing, strong execution, and consistency. We are looking for a driven, hands-on Opening Sous Chef who wants to help build a restaurant from the beginning, rather than simply step into a system that has already been created. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and ownership team to develop kitchen systems, organize prep and service, train the opening team, execute the menu, and establish clear standards for quality, cleanliness, communication, and accountability. This is a hands-on culinary leadership position. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading from the line, working multiple stations when necessary, staying calm under pressure, and helping build a respectful kitchen culture based on discipline, teamwork, and pride in the food. Responsibilities • Help develop opening procedures, kitchen SOPs, prep systems, station organization, and service standards, • Lead daily prep and service alongside the culinary team, • Work sauté, grill, garde manger, prep, expo, and other stations when needed, • Train, coach, and support cooks, • Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, seasoning, portioning, and execution, • Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, properly stocked, and service-ready, • Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, food-cost management, and waste control, • Support labor planning, prep efficiency, portion control, and daily production management, • Monitor product quality, storage, labeling, rotation, and food-safety procedures, • Help maintain accurate prep lists, inventory records, waste logs, and station checklists, • Communicate clearly with the Executive Chef, ownership team, and front-of-house leadership, • Take ownership of kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is away, • Help establish a serious, respectful, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture Qualifications • At least one year of experience in a culinary leadership role, such as Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Lead Line Cook, • Strong professional cooking experience in a quality-driven, full-service restaurant, • Comfortable working and leading across multiple kitchen stations, • Basic understanding of food cost, labor control, waste tracking, portion control, and prep efficiency, • Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, proper storage, and kitchen cleanliness, • Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, or equivalent food-safety certification, preferred, • Organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities, • Able to lead with clarity, accountability, and respect, without ego or unnecessary drama, • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced opening environment, • Curious, ambitious, and interested in growing with a new restaurant, • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation Experience with French technique, Asian ingredients, inventory systems, menu development, or restaurant openings is preferred but not required. We care more about attitude, standards, leadership, consistency, and willingness to learn than having a perfect résumé. Schedule This is a full-time salaried position, generally scheduled over five days per week. Flexibility will be required during the opening and training period, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation and Benefits • Dental and vision insurance options, • Paid time off, • Staff meal during each full shift, • Employee dining discount, • Predictable five-day scheduling whenever operationally possible, • Performance and compensation review after six months, • Opportunities for professional development and advancement JB Eatery is being built with a long-term vision. Our goal is to establish a strong first restaurant and grow thoughtfully from there. For the right person, this position can develop into a larger culinary leadership role, including opportunities to support future openings, train new teams, participate in menu development, and take on greater operational responsibility. To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief introduction explaining why you are interested in joining an opening restaurant.

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  • Sales Representative
    Sales Representative
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    This NYC-based or Remote Sales Representative role involves cold-calling, pitching, and closing restaurant clients on a revolutionary POS system. Candidates must have 1+ years of restaurant industry experience (FOH/BOH) and sales experience. This position offers a high upfront commissions up to $3,000 per location, no residuals, and a 40-hour work week. We are a premier, New York-based fintech provider revamping our nation wide sales team. We are looking for high-energy, HUNTER-mentality sales professionals with a background in the restaurant industry to sell our point-of-sale systems and payments technology. This is a business-to-business (B2B) outside sales role focused on new merchant acquisition through cold calling and on-site visits. Key Responsibilities: • Cold Calling & Prospecting: Proactively identify, call, and visit local restaurants / businesses in your local area to build a pipeline., • Decision Maker Focus: Successfully bypass gatekeepers to secure appointments with business owners and decision-makers., • POS Pitch & Demo: Deliver professional, tailored demonstrations of our POS system, emphasizing technology benefits (Backoffice reporting, P-Mix, labor management) and payment processing., • Closing: Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract signing., • Relationship Building: Relate personal restaurant experience to prospects to build trust and demonstrate industry knowledge. Requirements: • Location: NYC area or Remote/Hybrid (Legal US citizenship or residency required)., • Experience: Minimum 1 year of outside sales experience., • Industry Knowledge: Minimum 1 year of experience working in the restaurant industry (FOH or BOH)., • Technical Aptitude: Understanding of Front & Back of House operations, Backoffice reporting (Financials, Labor, Food/Bev, P-Mix)., • Skills: Strong communication, professional telephone etiquette, and a "hunter" mindset., • Mindset: Highly motivated, career-oriented, team player with a growth mindset. Compensation & Benefits: • Base Salary: Commission Only, • Commission: Large upfront commissions and bonus structure., • High Payout: Up to $3,000 commission per merchant location, 10-month payout term, and $1,500 upfront payment based on profitability., • Extras: Profit sharing, travel reimbursement, flexible 40-hour work week, remote work

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  • Barista
    Barista
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Bean & Bean is a family-owned specialty coffee roaster with three locations across NYC and NJ. We've been roasting and serving since 2008, and coffee craft is central to everything we do here, from sourcing single-origin lots to training the team that brews them. If you want to know more about who we are, start here: Meet the Team. We're always looking for people who are curious about coffee. Whether you have a background in specialty coffee or you're newer to the industry and looking to grow, we'd love to hear from you. We have an immediate opening at our FiDi café. What we're looking for: • Passion for specialty coffee and hospitality, • Availability 20-30 hours/week, • Proficiency in espresso dialing, milk steaming, latte art, and pour-over -- with the ability to maintain quality during rushes, • Strong customer service instincts, • A collaborative team player who's friendly, outgoing, and eager to grow Responsibilities: • Provide exceptional service at the cashier and front-of-house, • Brew espresso drinks with latte art and prepare pour-overs, • Share the story behind Bean & Bean's carefully curated beans with customers, • Assemble simple food offerings including sandwiches and pastries, • Keep the café clean and equipment sanitized, • Restock and maintain inventory throughout the day Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Real advancement opportunities -- we promote from within Job Type: Part-time

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