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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    1 month ago
    $17–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    CULTIVATE A BETTER EXPERIENCE At Adobo Mexican Grill, food served fast doesn’t have to feel like “fast food.” We’re redefining what it means to serve fresh, flavorful, and customizable Mexican cuisine made with care. From cooking on the grill to preparing custom orders, we do things differently — with quality, teamwork, and pride. We invite you to join us as we continue to grow, innovate, and bring a better dining experience to every guest. THE OPPORTUNITY As Line Cook , you’ll be at the heart of our kitchen operations. You’ll learn how to cook dishes, grill meats, chopping, fry sides, and sauté vegetables to perfection and much more. You’ll also oversee stocking, prepping, and cleaning to ensure that our kitchen always runs at its best. Beyond food preparation, you’ll train and develop team members to become future Kitchen Leaders themselves. The Line Cook ensures the quality, safety, and consistency of Adobo’s food every day. They keep the kitchen clean, organized, and stocked, while also making sure equipment is maintained and in good condition. As a role model, the Kitchen Leader inspires Crew members, promotes teamwork, and creates an environment where every guest leaves happy. WHAT YOU’LL DO In addition to following Adobo’s policies and procedures, key responsibilities include: Cooking and prepping food Ensuring every food meets our high standards. Grilling meats, frying menu items, and sautéing vegetables for custom orders. Stocking, rotating, and managing kitchen inventory (FIFO). Monitoring food quality, safety, and waste, resolving issues quickly. Supporting teamwork between back-of-house and front-of-house staff. Custom made orders Developing and training Crew members to grow into leadership roles. Maintaining a clean, sanitized, and well-organized kitchen at all times. Ensuring kitchen equipment is in good working order and coordinating timely repairs. Following all safety guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries. Completing necessary checklists, logs, and safety documentation. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE Passion for cooking fresh, flavorful food. Perfer 21+ be at least years old Ability to understand and uphold Adobo’s quality and integrity standards. Strong communication skills in the primary language(s) of the restaurant. High school diploma (preferred). Prior restaurant, kitchen, or food service experience. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Free meals during your shift. Competitive pay. Flexible scheduling. Growth opportunities (most of our managers started as Crew). A supportive team environment where your work matters.

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  • busboy / runner
    busboy / runner
    1 month 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
    2 months 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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  • Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    2 months ago
    $30–$40 hourly
    Part-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    What’s the Sauce? is looking for a driven, hands-on Head Chef / Culinary Lead to help perfect our menu, streamline kitchen operations, and set the foundation for a scalable food business built on quality, transparency, and flavor. This is a part-time role (one day of operations per week to start) and is ideal for a junior chef or qualified culinary professional with restaurant experience who’s looking to grow into something bigger. The right candidate will have the opportunity to evolve into an Executive Chef role, with potential partnership opportunities as the business scales. The Role You’ll work closely with the founders to refine recipes, improve consistency, and optimize kitchen execution. This role blends culinary creativity with operational discipline. Key Responsibilities • Refine and standardize menu items (wings, sauces, sides), • Improve kitchen workflows for efficiency, speed, and consistency, • Support recipe documentation, portioning, and prep systems, • Oversee quality control during service, • Help establish SOPs for future scale, • Collaborate on menu evolution and new product ideas Ideal Candidate • Junior chef, sous chef, or culinary professional with restaurant or commercial kitchen experience, • Strong cooking fundamentals and attention to detail, • Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced kitchen, • Interested in operations, not just cooking, • Entrepreneurial mindset — excited by building something early, • Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure Time Commitment • 1 day per week (Saturdays initially), • Flexible scheduling based on service days, • Opportunity to increase involvement as the business grows Why This Role Is Different • Not just a shift — a chance to help shape a brand, • Direct input into menu, systems, and long-term vision, • Clear path to Executive Chef leadership, • Built around quality, clean ingredients, and intentional food

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  • Coffee Barista
    Coffee Barista
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Fair Lawn

    Bite Food & Coffee Co. is a restaurant serving juice, smoothies, acai bowls, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and more! Enjoy customer service? Got Server/Barista skills? Come and join us! We are opening a new location and are hiring all shifts! Full-time and flexible part-time available. As our server/barista you will play a key role in our energetic team of food and beverage enthusiasts who are driven to provide excellent customer service. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a fun atmosphere where both customers and employees have a great experience that’s welcoming and engaging. Responsibilities include: Make and serve tea, juice, coffee and smoothie beverages Promote customer relationships and loyalty with positive attitude Maintain a clean and sanitized work station Follow health and safety guidelines Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items Be punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance Use of Toast POS for food/beverage orders If you are someone who exhibits the follow characteristics, we'd love to hear from you: Previous Server/ Barista / Coffee Service Experience Previous server experience highly preferred Experienced and comfortable with working busy shifts Friendly, outgoing and dedicated to outstanding customer service Tidy and self-disciplined Detailed-oriented and passionate about product quality Willingness to learn Please reply with resume if possible. Candidates should be willing to work weekends and holidays if possible Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Work Location: In person

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