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Position Title: Barista Department: Front of House / Café Reports To: Café Manager / Director of Operations Location: Bakery Café Position Summary The Barista prepares espresso beverages, serves bakery products, and provides excellent customer service in a fast-paced café environment. This role requires attention to detail, cleanliness, and the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining efficient service. Baristas represent the café brand with professionalism and pride. Key Responsibilities – Beverage Preparation • Prepare espresso drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, iced beverages, and specialty drinks, • Operate espresso machines and grinders, • Pull consistent espresso shots and properly steam milk, • Maintain beverage quality and presentation standards

maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook. We're looking for a server/runner to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and welcoming customers through our doors. You love cookies, are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague you don't take yourself too seriously. When you join our team, you'll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level of service to all of our guests. You are able to speak authentically about who we are, and every item on our food and beverage menu. You will be based at any of the mamans. Is one particularly close to home? Let us know when you come in for an interview and we will do our best to accommodate! What you'll do: • Take ownership of the cafe spaces' aesthetics, • Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars through warm hospitality and impeccable service; develop one-on-one rapport with returning guests, • Navigate the Toast POS system to accurately ring up customers orders, • Make decisions based on ensuring happiness for the guests, the team and the company while maximizing profitability, • Always keep an eye out for dirty cups, napkins that fell to the ground, the cleanliness of our restrooms, • Investigate and resolve any guest concerns, • Assist with re-stocking at the end of your shift -- team work is the best work, set your colleagues up for success What we're looking for: • You have serving experience, and are an experienced front of house professional with a sweet tooth for cookies, • Hospitality is your passion, you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends, • You make people feel good---your team and guests alike, • You work positively and collaboratively to achieve the highest standards of delivery, • You learn quickly, multi-tasking comes naturally to you, and you are able to adapt to maman's unique culture, • Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, and special events, • If we get stuck in an elevator together, you'll crack a joke and we'll laugh along the way, • Big plus if you have barista experience What's in it for you: • Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work, • Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out. We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer. Please send you resume to the below email in a PDF format and include a few words as to what made you want to reach out to the maman team and why you think you'll be the best fit. Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you cookie monsters!

Job Summary We are a well-established Chinese restaurant located in Manhattan seeking an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure excellent guest service, and manage staff efficiently. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in full-service dining, and familiarity with Chinese cuisine and culture. Key Responsibilities Operations & Service • Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth and efficient service, • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service, • Handle guest inquiries, feedback, and complaints professionally, • Ensure compliance with NYC health, safety, and labor regulations Staff Management • Hire, train, schedule, and supervise front-of-house staff, • Monitor staff performance and provide coaching and discipline when necessary, • Ensure proper staffing levels during peak and off-peak hours Financial & Administrative • Control labor and operating costs, • Monitor sales, cash handling, and daily reports, • Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies, • Work with ownership on budgeting and performance goals Guest Experience & Marketing • Build relationships with regular customers, • Support promotions, special events, and private dining, • Maintain the restaurant’s reputation and brand image Qualifications • 3+ years of restaurant management experience (full-service preferred), • Experience working in a Chinese or Asian restaurant is a strong plus, • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Knowledge of NYC labor laws and health department requirements, • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, • Bilingual (English & Mandarin/Cantonese) preferred but not required Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary (based on experience), • Performance-based bonus opportunities, • Staff meals, • Paid time off (if applicable), • Growth opportunities within the company

Maman - Counter Service maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook. We're looking for a counter to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and welcoming customers through our doors. You love cookies, are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague you don't take yourself too seriously. When you join our team, you'll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level of service to all of our guests. You are able to speak authentically about who we are, and every item on our food and beverage menu. You will be based at any of the mamans. Is one particularly close to home? Let us know when you come in for an interview and we will do our best to accommodate! What you'll do: • Take ownership of the cafe spaces' counter aesthetics, • Greet guests upon entering our storefronts and successfully communicate seasonal specials, encourage guests to try our best selling items etc., • Navigate the Toast POS system to accurately ring up customers' orders, • Keep a clean and organized counter space, • Make decisions based on ensuring happiness for the guests, the team and the company while maximizing profitability, • Maintain safety standards while adhering to maman's policies and procedures, • Investigate and resolve any guest concerns, • Assist with re-stocking at the end of your shift -- team work is the best work, set your colleagues up for success, • Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars through warm hospitality and impeccable service; develop one-on-one rapport with returning guests -- do you know their order? Dial up the coffee without even asking! What we're looking for: • Hospitality is your passion, you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends, • You make people feel good---your team and guests alike, • You work positively and collaboratively to achieve the highest standards of delivery, • You learn quickly, multi-tasking comes naturally to you, and you are able to adapt to maman's unique culture, • Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, and special events, • If we get stuck in an elevator together, you'll crack a joke and we'll laugh along the way, • Big plus if you have barista experience! What's in it for you: • Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work, • Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out. We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer. Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you cookie monsters!

Full Job Description 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 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: Competitive pay to recognize your impact Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving Commuter benefits to make life easier Employee discounts and free NAYA meals — because we believe in enjoying what we serve Growth opportunities at every level — we invest in developing leaders from within 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 8-10 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.

Maman - General Manager maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. We're looking for a passionate General Manager to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and welcoming customers through our doors. You have experience in successfully managing a team, fostering unity, and working together to accomplish daily goals. No task is too small for you. When you join our team, you'll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level of service to all of our guests. You'll be able to speak authentically about who we are, and every item on our food and beverage menu. You love cookies, you are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague you don't take yourself too seriously. You will be based at any of the mamans. Is one particularly close to home? Let us know when you come in for an interview and we will do our best to accommodate! What you'll do: • Report directly to your regional director and culinary director, and effectively communicate with them regarding team and restaurant needs, • Impeccable understanding of your restaurants' financial results and motivate your team to constantly go above and beyond, • Target the areas of excess cost; work with Maman office team to maximize profitability without compromising guest experience, • Make decisions based on ensuring happiness for the guests, the team and the company while maximizing profitability, • Lead a team of front of house and back of house staff {approx. 25 people}, • 75% of your time spent on the floor completing tasks that your team completes, and 25% of your time will be spent on scheduling, ordering, inventory and emailing and reporting with the back office team, • Review daily time punches on Harri; address time clock abuse via coaching and/or documentation, • Work with the Maman office team towards the development and implementation of new SOPs, menu launches, marketing initiatives, events, training etc., • Follow performance review documents provided by Regional Directors and lead monthly performance reviews for all team members, • Identify and share staffing needs with Regional Directors, • Ensure all new hires are fully onboarded in Harri prior to coming in for their first training shift, • Ensure that all food and beverage products are consistently prepared and served according to Maman's recipes, portioning, and plating standards, • Take ownership of the cafe spaces aesthetics, • Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars through warm hospitality and impeccable service; develop one-on-one rapport with returning guests, • Investigate and resolve any guest concerns What we're looking for: • You have minimum 3 years leadership experience, • You take complete ownership of your team, restaurant and everything needed to provide the best experience to customers, • You have a good instinct of knowing what problems to solve on your own, and which ones need to be escalated, • You ensure food and safety at all times, and own a valid food handler's certificate, • Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, special events, and or occasional emergencies as needed, • Hospitality is your passion, you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends, • You make people feel good---your team and guests alike. You lead by example, • You learn quickly and are able to adapt to maman's unique culture, • If we get stuck in an elevator together, you'll crack a joke and we'll laugh along the way What's in it for you: • Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work, • Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you cookie monsters!