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  • Front Counter Server
    Front Counter Server
    6 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    A front counter server typically works in a fast-paced food service environment, such as a restaurant, coffee shop, or fast food establishment. Their main responsibilities include: Greeting Customers: Welcoming customers as they arrive, taking their orders, and providing them with menus if applicable. Order Taking: Accurately taking food and drink orders from customers either in person or over the phone. Processing Payments: Handling cash, credit/debit cards, or other forms of payment and providing change or receipts. Serving Food and Beverages: Delivering prepared food and drinks to customers in a timely manner, ensuring it’s presented well and as ordered. Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping the front counter area clean, organized, and well-stocked with necessary items (napkins, utensils, condiments, etc.). Customer Assistance: Addressing customer questions, special requests, or concerns, and ensuring overall satisfaction with the service. Coordinating with Kitchen Staff: Communicating orders to kitchen staff and ensuring correct preparation and timely delivery of meals. Handling Customer Complaints: Managing minor complaints or issues professionally, and escalating more significant concerns to a manager. Stocking Supplies: Replenishing front counter supplies like napkins, cups, straws, condiments, or baked goods as needed. The role requires excellent communication, multitasking abilities, and a friendly, customer-focused attitude. Depending on the establishment, some front counter servers may also be asked to help with food preparation or assist with other tasks when needed.

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  • Cashier and Expo
    Cashier and Expo
    7 days ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Title: FOH Team Member - Expo, Cashier, or “Flex FOH” Location: New York City, NY Company: Brown Bag Sandwich Co. Brown Bag Sandwich Co. is the first chopped sandwich concept in NYC. We are looki for an organized individual to join our Front of House (FOH) team. You will be responsible for managing the smooth flow of sandwich orders from our kitchen to the customer. Whether you’re working as an Expo, Cashier, or Flex FOH, you will be responsible for managing the flow of orders, assisting the kitchen team, ensuring t quality of the food, and delivering excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities: ● Lead Sandwich Order Flow: ○ Oversee the sandwich-making process by instructing the kitchen sta on which sandwiches to make based on incoming orders (both in-house and online). You will be supported by our Kitchen Display Screen to prioritize orders in real-time. ● Timing & Coordination: ○ Coordinate the timing of dropping batches of hot sandwiches or cold sandwiches when inventory is low on busy days. ● Wrap & Package Orders: ○ Carefully wrap sandwiches and assemble orders to ensure they are complete, visually appealing, and ready for service. Confirm that ea order is correctly prepared and packaged before hand-o ● Quality Control: ○ Inspect the final product of each sandwich before it leaves the kitchen ensure it meets our quality standards. Provide constructive feedback to kitchen sta if a sandwich requires improvement or adjustments. ● Customer Engagement: ○ Interact with customers in a friendly, engaging, and informative manner. Answer questions about our menu items, suggest sandwiches, and help create an overall positive customer experience. ● Flex to Cashier or Delivery Support: ○ Be flexible and ready to assist at the cash register, take payments, package sides and drinks as needed. Support the team by handing o orders to delivery drivers or customers directly. Qualification ● Previous experience in a fast-paced foodservice environment (Expo, Cashier, or similar roles) preferred. ● Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise instructions to kitchen sta. ● Ability to multitask and stay organized while managing the flow of order ● A keen eye for food quality and presentation, with the ability to give constructive feedback. ● Positive attitude and a passion for customer service. ● Must be able to stand for long periods and handle the physical demands of the role. ● Flexibility to work in dierent FOH roles as needed (Expo, Cashier, Delivery Support). What We Oer: ● Opportunity to be a part of a unique and innovative food concept in NYC. ● Friendly and supportive work environment. ● Competitive pay and potential for growth within the company. ● A chance to help shape the future of Brown Bag Sandwich Co. as we expand and evolve. ● Employee discount Pay: ● $17-19/hour ● Estimate of $100-$200 per week in tips

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  • JOB TITLE: Prep Cook – Russian, Ukrainian, or Spanish Speaking
    JOB TITLE: Prep Cook – Russian, Ukrainian, or Spanish Speaking
    24 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    DESCRIPTION: StoryCourse, founded by Adam Kantor, Benj Pasek, and Brian Bordainick, collaborates with world-class chefs, writers, musicians and performers to create a bespoke experience that reframes what “dinner theatre” can be. Over the span of a multi-course meal, interactive stories of the chefs’ lives are theatrically interwoven between courses. Featured in NYTimes, Today Show, CBS News, & more! StoryCourse’s newest experience, Diaspora, is a four-course dinner that takes guests through a theatrical exploration of four Jewish chefs’ immigration stories from Ethiopia, Mexico, Iran, and Ukraine to New York City. Each scripted chapter excavates a unique tale of a chef’s diaspora experience, culminating in a signature dish. LOCATION: Midnight Theatricals 245 W 18th New York, NY 10011 JOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking 2 prep cooks (ideally who can speak either Russian or Ukrainian or Spanish) to support our Head Chef in executing 4 dishes seamlessly. You'll be working behind the scenes to prep and help execute 4 culturally distinct dishes as part of this unique theatrical dining event. Responsibilities: • Support prep and plating of 4 signature dishes from the chefs of Diaspora, • Maintain a clean and organized prep station, • Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure timing and presentation standards, • Assist with kitchen setup and breakdown during event days Requirements: • Fluency in Russian or Ukrainian (conversational Spanish or English also helpful), • Experience in fast-paced culinary environments, • Strong knife skills and knowledge of prep techniques, • Ability to follow detailed plating instructions and plating specs, • Respect for cultural cuisine and storytelling through food, • A team-player mindset and professional attitude DEADLINE: Wednesday October 29 COMPENSATION: Rehearsal Saturday Nov 1: $150 Shows: $20/hour (Approx. 8-9 hours/show) DATES & HOURS: Culinary Rehearsal: Saturday, November 1st | Approx. 6 hours Dress Rehearsal: Friday, November 7th | 8-9 hours Performances | 8-9 hours per show, including all dates below: Show #1: Saturday, November 8th Show #2: Friday, November 14th Show #3: Saturday, November 15th Show #4: Thursday, November 20th Show #5: Saturday, November 22nd Show #6: Friday, December 5th Show #7: Saturday, December 6th Show #8: Saturday, December 13th Show #9: Friday, December 19th Show #10: Saturday, December 20th Potential added performances December 12th, 18th, as well as Winter 2026, pending availability. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Message if interested. You will answer the following questions: • Resume (or brief description of your experience), • Are you available for all shows and hours, including daytime prep hours?, • Any conflicts?, • Why are you interested in this position? What makes you a good fit for this role?, • Languages comfortable speaking?, • Do you have your own insurance, or need?, • Are you licensed to work in NY?, • Do you have a food handler permit or ServSafe certification? (Ok if not).

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  • Bar Manager / Supervisor
    Bar Manager / Supervisor
    26 days ago
    $15–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Journal Square, Jersey City

    Join our team of passionate hospitality professionals! We’re looking for a dedicated Store Manager to lead our front-of-house team and uphold the highest standards of service, cleanliness, and professionalism. This is a hands-on role for someone who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Bilingual English/Spanish speaker. What You’ll Do: Leadership & Standards • Be the example — maintain professionalism, positive energy, and a polished appearance (hair neat, non-slip shoes required, no sandals)., • Keep the location spotless, including bathrooms and guest areas., • Motivate the team to complete their daily responsibilities and uphold company standards., • Be available during peak hours (Thursday–Saturday)., • Oversee all cashiers, servers, and drivers — scheduling, performance, and attendance., • Review staff clock-ins/outs and coordinate with the Assistant Manager on driver hours and tip tracking., • Interview, hire, and train new staff members., • Ensure every team member signs and submits the employee handbook to Paola or Cris., • Train new team members in service, cashier operations, and delivery procedures., • Maintain consistent drink and food quality from the team., • Lead a warm, welcoming environment where every guest feels valued., • Ensure staff greet guests, promote specials, and thank customers as they leave., • Handle customer complaints, refunds, and system issues., • Manage refunds on Clover, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash, and notify Paola if website refunds are needed., • Coordinate catering orders — all catering requests go through you., • Keep menus and modifiers up to date on Clover and Otter., • Conduct inventory on the first Wednesday of every month (beer, alcohol, soda, supplies)., • Submit weekly reports on staff performance, service flow, and delivery capacity., • Manage supply orders (soda, take-out, cleaning)., • Troubleshoot POS, printer, or system issues as they arise., • 2+ years of experience in restaurant or hospitality management., • Strong leadership and communication skills., • Solid understanding of POS systems (Clover, Toast, or similar)., • Ability to manage multiple priorities during peak times., • Hands-on attitude — willing to train, support, and work alongside the team., • Full-time position., • Competitive salary based on experience., • Weekly pay and room for growth within a fast-growing hospitality group.

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