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  • busboy / runner
    busboy / runner
    6 days ago
    Full-time
    Park Slope, Brooklyn

    Looking for Part-Time or Full Time busboy/ Runners! We are a family-style restaurant that has proudly served the park slope community for over 35 years. We move fast, care deeply about hospitality, and are looking for teammates who can keep up with the pace, maintain clean floors, pay attention to detail, and keep our guests smiling! The busser/ Runner supports FOH by maintaining a clean, organized dining room, assisting servers, and ensuring timely delivery of food and beverages. This role is essential to fast, friendly service and a smooth guest experience. Key Responsibilities • Clear & reset tables quickly and efficiently between guests; maintain clean tabletops and seating areas., • Refill water bottles, Restocking service stations, wash rags, Polish silverware/ glasses, fold napkins, Take Phone Orders, Sweep and cleaning responsibilities, • Run food, assist servers with beverage runs during busy service., • Follow all health, safety and sanitation guidelines, • Be a positive, presentable team member who helps maintain energy on the floor Qualifications Required • Prior experience in restaurants or bars (2+ years), • Bilingual Spanish/English - Helpful for guest service, • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift and carry up to 40-50lbs, handle hot plates, etc., • Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays), • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking direction. Team - first attitude. Pay/ Perks • Hourly wage + Tips, • Staff meal during shift and staff discount, • Opportunities for cross-training ( Server, Bar support etc..), • Supportive team environment

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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    18 days ago
    $65000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Newport, Jersey City

    About the Concept We are a waterfront restaurant in Jersey City entering an exciting new chapter as a modern, Thai-inspired pan-Asian kitchen & bar. The concept blends bold Southeast Asian flavors, elevated casual dining, a cocktail-forward bar program, and a strong focus on year-round operations, takeout & delivery, and disciplined service standards. We are seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to help lead day-to-day operations, maintain structure across teams, and support inventory and vendor management across both FOH and BOH. Position Summary The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations and front-of-house execution while partnering closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure consistency across service, labor, inventory, and the overall guest experience. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented operator who is comfortable managing inventory and vendor relationships, driving cost control, and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, Asian or Asian-inspired restaurant environment. This is not a passive management role — the ideal candidate thrives in building systems, coaching teams, and driving results. Key Responsibilities Operations & Leadership • Oversee daily restaurant operations, with primary ownership of front-of-house execution, • Lead by example on the floor during service, ensuring pacing, quality, and hospitality standards, • Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followed; personally open/close shifts as needed, • Partner closely with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain food and beverage consistency Inventory, Ordering & Vendor Management • Track and manage bar inventory levels, including spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, • Monitor usage, par levels, and ordering cadence to minimize waste and stockouts, • Support BOH leadership with kitchen inventory and ordering, as needed, • Manage and maintain relationships with multiple vendors (food, beverage, beverage distributors, supplies), • Coordinate deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely replenishment of stock, • Assist with cost control and inventory accuracy Team Management & Training • Hire, train, and develop FOH staff including servers, bartenders, runners, and hosts, • Enforce service standards, appearance guidelines, and operating procedures, • Conduct ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action when necessary, • Build clear training systems for menu knowledge, service flow, and guest interaction Labor, Scheduling & Performance • Create and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets, • Monitor labor cost, sales per labor hour, and staffing efficiency, • Ensure staff performance aligns with expectations and business needs Guest Experience • Handle guest concerns and service recovery professionally and efficiently, • Maintain a consistent, elevated guest experience during all service periods, • Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities for improvement Financial & Administrative Oversight • Support inventory management and cost-control initiatives, • Review sales performance, labor metrics, and operational reports, • Utilize POS and restaurant management systems (Toast experience preferred) Qualifications • Minimum 4+ years of restaurant management experience in full-service dining, • Experience in Asian or Asian-inspired concepts strongly preferred, • Proven ability to manage high-volume service environments, • Ability to create and implement SOPs for FOH staff to follow and execute, • Strong understanding of FOH systems, labor management, and service standards, • Comfortable enforcing accountability and performance expectations, • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, • Proficiency with POS systems (Toast a plus), • Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays What We Offer • Leadership role in a growing, evolving concept, • Opportunity to shape systems, standards, and culture, • Year-round operation with strong bar and dinner traffic, • Competitive compensation + performance bonus based on experience, • Growth potential as the concept continues to evolve If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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