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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    hace 18 días
    $65000–$80000 anual
    Jornada completa
    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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  • AlphaCam CNC Programmer – Stone Fabrication (Titan & Voyager
    AlphaCam CNC Programmer – Stone Fabrication (Titan & Voyager
    hace 2 meses
    Jornada completa
    Whippany, Hanover

    Company: All Quartz Marble & Granite Location: Whippany, NJ Job Type: Full-time About Us All Quartz Marble & Granite is a fast-growing, family-owned stone fabrication shop specializing in quartz, granite, marble, and quartzite countertops, vanities, and custom work. We run modern CNC equipment (Park Industries Titan & Voyager) and are building a high-performance production team. We’re looking for an experienced AlphaCam / CNC Programmer who knows stone, understands shop flow, and can help us push speed and quality at the same time. Responsibilities Program daily jobs for Park Industries Titan 4700 and Voyager using AlphaCam (and/or Park software). Import digital templates, clean geometry, and optimize nests for material yield and cut time. Create toolpaths for: Sinks, cooktops, faucet holes Edge profiles and miters Radius work, notches, and custom shapes Set and refine feeds, speeds, and tool parameters for quartz, granite, marble, and quartzite. Work directly with templaters and shop foreman to: Review jobs Catch errors before cutting Reduce remakes and rework Maintain and update a program library / standards for recurring jobs. Assist in troubleshooting machine issues related to programming (offsets, toolpaths, collisions, etc.). Contribute ideas to improve production speed, quality, and material yield. Requirements Experience programming AlphaCam (or similar CAD/CAM) in a stone shop. Hands-on experience with CNC stone machinery, ideally Park Industries Titan and/or Voyager. Strong understanding of: Slab layout Vein matching Sink reveals Overhangs, miters, and laminations Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, templates, and customer layouts. High attention to detail and pride in sending clean, correct programs out to the floor. Reliable, organized, and able to keep up in a busy production environment. Nice to Have Experience with digital templating systems. Knowledge of tooling, polishing sequences, and edge profiles. Previous lead or supervisory experience in a fabrication shop. What We Offer Competitive pay (based on experience) Growth potential in a rapidly expanding shop Modern equipment and a production-focused environment Supportive, family-owned company culture How to Apply Please apply with your resume and a brief note describing: Your experience with AlphaCam Which CNC machines you’ve programme d (Titan, Voyager, etc.) A few job types you’re most comfortable programming (kitchens, vanities, miters, etc.)

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  • Estimator
    Estimator
    hace 2 meses
    Jornada parcial
    Kearny

    Residential Construction Estimator (Part-Time to Full-Time Opportunity) Avishay Contractors – Family-Owned General Contracting Company Avishay Contractors is a rapidly growing, family-run residential contracting company specializing in full-scope remodels, additions, and interior/exterior construction services. We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team and work directly with ownership on a part-time basis, with the potential to transition into a full-time role. About the Role We are looking for an individual with strong residential construction experience and a comprehensive understanding of all major trades (framing, drywall, tile, roofing, siding, electrical, plumbing, etc.). Commercial estimating experience is a plus but not required. Because we are a small but fast-paced family business, we value clear communication, organization, and proactive follow-up. This role is hands-on and collaborative—you will work closely with the owners and have a direct voice in improving our internal processes. We are always looking for ways to make our business stronger, and we welcome new ideas that can help streamline or enhance our estimating, project management, or office operations. Responsibilities • Prepare accurate, detailed, and timely estimates for residential construction projects, • Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project documentation, • Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs across multiple trades, • Assist in developing scopes of work and assembling professional proposals, • Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain updated pricing, • Track revisions, updates, and potential change orders, • Work closely with ownership on active bids and project planning, • Assist with office operations, client communication, and organizational tasks as needed, • Provide insights or suggestions to improve workflow, accuracy, or efficiency Qualifications • Minimum 2+ years of residential construction estimating or related field experience, • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination, • Ability to read and interpret architectural plans with accuracy, • Competency with spreadsheets and digital plan review tools, • Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills, • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt in a small-business environment, • Commercial estimating experience is a plus but not required Schedule & Compensation • Part-time position to start, with flexibility, • Opportunity to transition into a full-time role as the company grows, • Compensation is dependent on experience If you are looking to join a growing family business where your ideas and input truly matter, we would love to hear from you.

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