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  • Counter Team Member
    Counter Team Member
    1 month ago
    $18 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Counter Team Member / FOH Manager Assistant Join New York’s most highly rated gourmet burger restaurant! We are looking for a friendly, energetic, and customer-focused Counter Team Member to join our front-of-house team and assist our FOH Manager. Our restaurant is rated #1 in New York for gourmet burgers and consistently recognized among the top 5 burger restaurants in the United States. We take pride in serving exceptional food while creating a warm, welcoming experience for every guest. What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is: • Friendly, outgoing, and genuinely enjoys interacting with guests, • Energetic, positive, and confident, • Has a great smile and welcoming personality, • Speaks English fluently, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment, • Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player, • Able to multitask and stay organized during busy service, • Professional and attentive to guest needs, • Available to work open availability, including weekends, • Has a Food Handler’s License, or is willing to obtain one Responsibilities • Welcome guests with a warm and positive attitude, • Take and accurately enter customer orders, • Pack food neatly and efficiently for dine-in and takeout orders, • Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming counter area, • Support the FOH Manager with daily front-of-house operations, • Communicate effectively with kitchen and FOH team members, • Help ensure every guest receives excellent service, • Handle multiple tasks efficiently during busy periods, • Follow food safety and restaurant standards What We Offer This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow within a high-volume, quality-focused restaurant and learn from an experienced FOH management team.If you are energetic, personable, hardworking, and love making guests feel welcome, we’d love to meet you!Apply today and become part of a team representing one of New York’s most celebrated gourmet burger restaurants.

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  • Food Service Team Member
    Food Service Team Member
    1 month ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We're having an OPEN CALL/OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, October 20, Wednesday, October 21, and Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at our location (25 E 51st Street, New York, NY 10022). Please bring a physical copy of your resume! We are quickly growing & hiring in NYC, NJ, & DC! Please note that this is a tipped position with a base rate of $17 + an additional $2 - $5 in tips/hour depending on location. (Total Compensation = $17 - $21+) Springbone Kitchen is looking for ambitious Team Members to join our growing team! Our ideal candidates have previous fast-casual restaurant experience and are trust-worthy, responsible, and reliable. The Team Member position is an exciting opportunity to show us your skills & grow within the company. We look forward to meeting you! About Us: Springbone Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant company with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey & Washington D.C. We value health & sustainability and are passionate about serving high-quality and affordable bowls, bone broth, smoothies, baked goodies, & more! Our Team takes the sourcing of both our ingredients & team members very seriously and we believe that great leadership begins with transparency, open communication, & mutual respect. What We Are Looking For: • A positive, energetic, & uplifting style, • Trustworthy, responsible, and reliable, • Well-adapted to fast-paced counter-service restaurant environments, • Ambition to take on more responsibility and be considered for further roles, • 1+ years of restaurant experience preferred, • Open availability REQUIRED What We Offer: • Unlimited Growth (More than half of our General Managers & Corporate Team began as Team Members/Service Managers!), • Consistent Schedule based on availability, • Reasonable Hours of operation to limit early-morning or late-night commuting (Store Hours: 10:30am-8:30pm. Working Hours: 8am-10pm), • Health Benefits, • 401k Retirement Savings Plan, • Paid Breaks, • Free Employee Meals, • Paid Training, • Flexible Schedule, • Birthday PTO, • Paid Sick & Family Leave, • Paid Jury Duty Leave, • Over-Time Pay What A Great Team Member Does: • Provide outstanding customer service & hospitality to our guests, • Ensure fantastic food quality, • Ensure a positive & friendly work environment, • Upholding NYC health & safety guidelines, • Learn all the moving parts of the restaurant including all stations (bowls, broths, register, dish, prep), • Maintain a clean work environment with the help of fellow managers & team members, • Continue learning and developing skills to fill future open positions We look forward to meeting you! *Springbone Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment, in accordance with applicable law.*

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  • SERVER/CASHIER
    SERVER/CASHIER
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Mott Haven, The Bronx

    Server / Cashier Team Member BX Eatery | South Bronx, NY BX Eatery is looking for a friendly, reliable, and guest-focused Server / Cashier Team Member to join our team. This role is responsible for creating a welcoming experience for guests, accurately taking orders, handling payments, supporting table service, and helping keep the dining room clean, organized, and ready for service. Position Overview The Server / Cashier Team Member is often one of the first points of contact for guests. This position requires warmth, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to move efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Team members in this role support both counter service and dining room service as needed. Responsibilities Greet guests warmly and provide friendly, professional service Take guest orders accurately at the counter, table, or POS Answer questions about menu items, ingredients, pricing, and specials Enter orders correctly and communicate clearly with the kitchen, bar, and management team Process cash, card, and digital payments accurately Handle takeout, delivery, and dine-in orders as needed Run food and drinks to guests when needed Check on guests during their visit and respond to requests promptly Keep the dining room, register area, menus, and service stations clean and organized Restock napkins, utensils, bags, receipt paper, condiments, and other service supplies Assist with opening, closing, and side work checklists Monitor guest concerns and communicate issues to management quickly Follow food safety, sanitation, and service standards Support teammates during busy periods, including bussing tables, packing orders, or helping with drink running Maintain a positive, respectful attitude with guests, coworkers, and management Qualifications Prior restaurant, cashier, server, or customer service experience preferred Strong communication and guest service skills Comfortable using a POS system or willing to learn Able to multitask and stay organized during busy shifts Reliable, punctual, and professional Comfortable handling cash and payments accurately Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25–50 lbs as needed Food handler certification is a plus Ideal Candidate The ideal Server / Cashier Team Member is welcoming, patient, organized, and dependable. They enjoy helping guests, work well with a team, and understand that accuracy, cleanliness, and hospitality are key parts of the guest experience. Schedule AM and PM shifts available Weekday, weekend, and holiday availability may be required Part-time and full-time opportunities may be available Compensation Hourly pay, plus tips where applicable Compensation based on experience and position structure How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their resume and availability to BX Eatery management. Please include any restaurant, cashier, serving, hospitality, or customer service experience. Pay: $22.26 - $26.80 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Food provided Work Location: In person Show less

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  • Cook
    Cook
    2 months ago
    $19–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    CookCasabuela Café Location: 232 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211 | Pay: $20-$25/hour + tips (base rate dependent on relevant experience, credentials and Spanish proficiency)Benefits: Up to 40 hours of accured paid sick leave annually, 10 personal flex days. About Casabuela Café: Where the Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a real need—for community, culture, and a space that honors both curiosity and tradition. Casabuela is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community—built to serve the village. Designed to feel like grandma’s house, Casabuela is a warm, sensory-rich living room filled with texture, comfort, and food made with care. We are a community-forward, family-owned café where connection, culture, and intentional cooking are at the heart of everything we do. The Role: We are seeking a Cook to join us at the opening of our Williamsburg-based café. This role is ideal for someone who values thoughtful preparation, consistency, and culturally rooted food. You will help bring Casabuela’s kitchen vision to life by executing dishes with care, respect, and pride. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and execute café food items with consistency and attention to detail, • Support daily kitchen operations, prep, and service, • Receive, inspect, accept and store food deliveries, returning and noting damage and spoiled items when necessary, • Support with the completion of daily purchases orders, • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards, • Track and record recipe changes, • Track and record kitchen inventory, • Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of hospitality, care, and community What We’re Looking For: • 2+ years experience working as a line cook or prep cook, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Foundational baking and pastry knowledge, a plus, • Strong standards of personal and kitchen cleanliness and safety, • Experience with or strong knowledge of Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine and flavors (traditional or modern), or a deep willingness to learn and honor the culture, preferred, • Strong knife skills and kitchen techniques, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, small-team environment, • A respectful, team-oriented attitude and passion for food made with intention Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of a café from the very beginning, • Cook food rooted in culture, memory, and tradition, • Work daytime hours in a supportive, community-driven space, • Competitive pay with tips If you believe food is a way to care for people and preserve culture, we’d love to hear from you.

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