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  • Shift Supervisor, Team Leader
    Shift Supervisor, Team Leader
    1 hour ago
    $19–$24 hourly
    Full-time
    Jackson Heights, Queens

    We’re looking for a hands-on Team Lead to support the daily operations of multiple business locations. (All within walking distance 1-2 block radius) This role works alongside our managers, providing guidance, support, and an objective perspective to help maintain high operational standards. This is not a store manager position. Instead, you’ll work across three locations, helping managers succeed by identifying opportunities for improvement, ensuring consistency, and making sure nothing gets overlooked. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy coaching others, and take pride in operational excellence, we’d love to meet you. Key Responsibilities Operational Support * Visit multiple locations to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. * Partner with managers to improve efficiency without disrupting their leadership. * Identify operational issues, inconsistencies, or opportunities that may be overlooked. * Conduct opening, mid-shift, and closing walkthroughs. * Follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed. Staff Leadership & Development * Assist managers with employee coaching and training. * Help onboard new team members. * Reinforce company policies, procedures, and service standards. * Support managers in developing strong, accountable teams. Quality, Safety & Compliance * Ensure locations meet company cleanliness and operational standards. * Verify compliance with health, food safety, and sanitation regulations where applicable. * Inspect kitchens, customer areas, storage rooms, and workspaces. * Help locations remain inspection-ready at all times. Customer Experience * Observe guest interactions and identify opportunities to improve service. * Assist in resolving customer concerns professionally. * Promote a positive, welcoming environment for both guests and employees. Inventory & Operations * Monitor inventory practices and help reduce waste. * Verify deliveries, storage procedures, and organization. * Report operational trends and recommend improvements. * Assist ownership with operational reporting and follow-up. Facilities & Maintenance * Identify maintenance needs before they become larger problems. * Coordinate with managers to ensure repairs are completed. * Help maintain safe, clean, and organized facilities. Qualifications * Leadership experience in restaurants, hospitality, retail, or multi-unit operations.(2 years minimum) *Food Handlers Certificate (must ) * Strong observation and problem-solving skills. * Ability to build relationships and coach others with professionalism and respect. * Excellent communication and organizational skills. * Self-motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented. * Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. * Flexible schedule and reliable transportation. What We’re Looking For We value someone who: * Notices the little things others miss. * Leads through support rather than authority. * Builds trust with managers and staff. * Takes ownership without needing constant supervision. * Believes that great operations are built through consistency and teamwork. Benefits: • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Growth Potential, • Paid time off Work Location: In person

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  • Team Member
    Team Member
    4 days ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    New Hyde Park

    Summary 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 to 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., • Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Management Team.

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  • Team Member
    Team Member
    7 days ago
    $16.5–$18.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Garden City

    • 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.

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  • Waiter
    Waiter
    2 months ago
    $22.3–$25.31 hourly
    Full-time
    City Island, The Bronx

    Join our vibrant team as a Waiter and become the face of exceptional hospitality! In this energetic role, you will deliver outstanding guest experiences by providing attentive, friendly, and efficient service in a lively dining environment. Your enthusiasm and professionalism will help create memorable moments for our guests, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued from the moment they arrive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in food service, customer relations, and restaurant operations while working in a dynamic setting that celebrates culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. Duties Greet guests warmly upon arrival, providing a positive first impression and guiding them to their seats Take accurate food and beverage orders using POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS, ensuring clear communication with kitchen staff Serve food and drinks promptly while maintaining high standards of presentation and cleanliness Upsell menu items and specials to enhance guest experience and increase sales opportunities Handle cash transactions accurately, including cash handling and cashiering responsibilities, while balancing registers at shift end Maintain cleanliness of tables, dining areas, and service stations by bussing tables and assisting with sanitation practices Support food safety standards by following proper food handling procedures and adhering to sanitation regulations Skills Proven experience in food service or restaurant environments, preferably with fine dining or nightclub settings Strong knowledge of POS systems such as Aloha POS, Micros POS, and OpenTable for reservations and order management Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, energetic attitude that fosters guest relations Ability to manage time effectively during busy shifts, balancing multiple tables with efficiency Experience in upselling menu items to maximize sales while ensuring guest satisfaction Familiarity with food safety protocols, sanitation standards, and basic math for cash handling and order calculations Previous host/hostess or bussing experience is a plus; culinary or kitchen experience can be beneficial for understanding food preparation processes Embark on a rewarding journey where your enthusiasm fuels memorable dining experiences. We’re excited to welcome motivated individuals eager to grow their hospitality career in a fast-paced, fun environment! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $22.30 - $25.31 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Work Location: In person

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