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Job DescriptionMAKE YOUR IMPACT Impact Kitchen is here to impact the lifestyle of New York City! Impact Kitchen is a nutrition focused all day restaurant & cafe serving breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner. We are 100% free of gluten, refined sugars and seed oils. Make an Impact everyday with smoothies, power bowls, coffee, baked goods and endless other nutrient-dense options. Founded in Toronto in 2015, Impact Kitchen is the brainchild of two incredible innovators: personal trainer and nutrition expert Josh Broun, and M·A·C Cosmetics co-founder Frank Toskan. In addition to our restaurant presence, Impact Kitchen fuels many major league sports teams and top athletes through catering and culinary partnerships. Together we can make an Impact Everyday. WHAT MAKES IMPACT KITCHEN UNIQUE? Our Values • 96% – The amount of managerial roles we filled through internal success planning last quarter., • 91% – Our average Employee Experience score. CULINARY EXPERIENCE MANAGER As a Culinary Experience Manager (CEM) at Impact Kitchen, you are the culinary leader in the restaurant. You set the tone for excellence through high food standards, a hands-on approach, and a deep passion for delivering a consistent and elevated guest experience. You lead your team by example — actively participating in prep, cooking, and expo — and ensure that every dish served meets our standards for quality, execution, and consistency. You are fully accountable for all aspects of kitchen operations, including food quality, team leadership, cost control, and cleanliness. In collaboration with your Guest Experience counterparts, you help deliver a seamless and memorable experience for every guest. The natural progression from this role is to Restaurant General Manager. COMPENSATION Culinary Experience Managers earn a total comp of $75,000 - $82,000 per year. Additional benefits include: * Meal stipend * Substantial staff discount on Impact Kitchen products * Eligibility for health and dental benefits * Paid vacation and sick time * Flexible scheduling to support a balanced lifestyle TEAM & DEPARTMENT The Culinary Experience Manager leads all aspects of the kitchen and Culinary Experience Team with a focus on delivering great food, minimizing waste, and running a profitable, organized, and safe back-of-house operation. You must be an advocate for our food and lifestyle philosophies, actively participating in and promoting Impact Kitchen’s ethos and values. This role is accountable for food execution, people leadership, cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and food/labour cost management. You are expected to lead from the kitchen, engaging with your team on the line, in prep, and at expo to model professionalism, urgency, and excellence. The CEM reports to the Restaurant General Manager. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead all daily kitchen operations including food production, prep, service, and sanitation * Lead by example in all areas of kitchen execution - including prepping, cooking, and expo - to set the standard for quality, speed, and professionalism * Ensure all food served consistently meets Impact Kitchen’s quality, presentation, and taste standards * Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and municipal health and safety regulations * Schedule kitchen personnel in alignment with business forecasts and labour budgets * Use Impact Kitchen’s tech platforms to monitor performance and drive efficient kitchen operations * Recruit, train, and develop top kitchen talent with clear expectations and structured feedback * Lead team development using Impact Academy (LMS), and guide employees through career planning and evaluations * Foster a strong, motivated, and inclusive team culture focused on continuous improvement * Monitor and control key performance indicators including food cost, labour, and waste * Participate in quarterly Restaurant Performance Presentations with senior leadership * Collaborate with senior management and the culinary team on recipe development, seasonal updates, and execution of new menu items SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS * Culinary degree or equivalent experience (Red Seal preferred) * Minimum 3 years progressive kitchen leadership experience * Strong understanding of food and labour cost control in a high-volume kitchen * Comprehensive knowledge of food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety regulations * Proven leadership, coaching, and organizational skills * Ability to maintain and train on consistency, quality, and presentation standards * Experience developing and leading teams with a focus on accountability and growth * Flexible schedule including availability for weekends and holidays; open to working extended hours as needed * Commissary or multi-location experience is considered an asset * Ability to lift over 20 lbs and remain on your feet during long shifts INCLUSIVITY AT IMPACT Impact Kitchen feeds a diverse community and is made stronger by a diverse team. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, experience, and potential. We do not discriminate based on any protected classification under local or federal laws. Impact Kitchen is also committed to accessible hiring practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. Both the applicant and Impact Kitchen share the responsibility to communicate and accommodate reasonably. Powered by JazzHR wpOpx3T4Cj

Job Description 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 Shift Leaders 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 Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 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 and Weekly TIPS 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 Shift Leader is responsible for leading the team members in running an efficient operation, providing excellent customer service, assisting with day-to-day store operations, maintaining high store standards and conditions, and fostering a positive environment. What You’ll Do Operational Excellence * Ensure store profitability by driving sales, controlling labor, and managing cost of goods. * Oversee preparation and service of all food and beverage items, ensuring they meet NAYA’s recipes, portioning, and quality standards. * manage Daily shift schedules to ensure the proper clock in/out times and adjust schedules where appropriate based on the sales volumes. * Conduct ordering, monthly inventory, and control stock levels for food, equipment, and supplies. * Review and manage daily time punches to address any time clock issues. * Control cash and receipts through adherence to cash handling and reconciliation procedures. * Complete and submit administrative tasks promptly, including guest incidents, workers comp claims, manager checklists, cashier/deposit trackers and communication logs Leadership & Team Development * Hire, train, coach, and evaluate team members in conjunction with the General Manager. * Lead by example with a guest-first mindset, fostering a positive and productive environment. * Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate expectations, share guest feedback, and celebrate team successes. * Ensure staff compliance with labor laws, including FWW guidelines, and manage meal breaks. * Resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed to the General Manager * Model and uphold HR policies, ensuring team members have access to available resources. * Develop team members by training successors and delegating responsibilities. Guest Relations & Community Engagement * Actively engage with guests, building relationships and addressing complaints with a solutions-focused approach. * Reacts to and assists with recovery actions or rewards to negative/positive online reviews to maintain NAYA’s community reputation * Promote NAYA’s catering services and assist in taking orders as needed . * Can execute all catering and third party orders with ease, understanding the importance of on time delivery. * Make eye contact, greet guests warmly, and ensure the team upholds these standards. Financial & Administrative Responsibilities * Utilize financial reporting tools to monitor and manage sales, labor, and other key metrics. * Perform cash counting, banking/deposit tasks, and manage discounts and promotions. * Handle guest incidents and worker’s compensation reports when necessary. Additional Skills & Abilities * Has mastered kitchen operations, COGS and labor management, line service and throughput * Handle delivery issues and third-party dispatches promptly and efficiently. * Ensure the store is opened and closed following NAYA’s opening and closing procedures. * Serve as a strong role model, earning team respect and providing coaching as needed. Who You Are * 2+ years of related leadership experience at a similar caliber concept * Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient in English (spoken and written) to perform essential job duties. * Adaptable in a fast-paced and challenging work environment * Takes and gives direction well and is able to perform the essential job functions under pressure while maintaining professionalism * Communicates information effectively and efficiently and approaches their work with a sense of ownership and works with a sense of urgency * Exhibits strong time management and organizational skills * Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that inspires team members to meet and exceed standards * Ability to utilize traditional software programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office and any additional systems as needed * Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system * Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business * Able to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis and bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day

Job Description About us: From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades, Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices. We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality Our Core Values: Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests. People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset. Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet. Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience. Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, strong financial performance, and full compliance with health and safety regulations. The General Manager will work closely with kitchen leadership and the Venue Director to uphold service standards, develop high-performing teams, and support continued business growth. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who builds meaningful client relationships, fosters a positive team culture, and ensures all operations reflect the values and standards of Great Performances. Responsibilities Employee Management • Recruit, select, train, and manage employees to maintain a high-performing team., • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to staff., • Facilitate ongoing team education and training, including daily pre-shift meetings., • Direct and assist staff before, during, and after service to ensure seamless operations., • Create and manage employee schedules to support operational needs., • Address and mediate employee concerns in a professional and constructive manner., • Coordinate and manage the entire operation of the venue during scheduled service, ensuring a smooth service flow and operational efficiency., • Resolve guest concerns and service issues promptly and professionally., • Enforce company service standards, policies, and procedures as outlined in the Great Performances Employee Guides., • Maintain strong communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams., • Partner with culinary leadership to ensure menu execution, food quality, and service standards are maintained., • Support the Venue Director with promotional initiatives and operational improvements., • Manage logistics for internal catering events and venue functions., • Assist with rental orders and special event coordination., • Minimum 4–5 years of hospitality management experience., • Combination of relevant education and practical hospitality experience., • Strong leadership and employee management skills., • Proven experience in restaurant or venue management., • Knowledge and enforcement of Department of Health guidelines and food safety standards., • Excellent communication, organizational, and written skills., • Ability to handle multiple priorities and coordinate a wide range of operational activities., • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)., • Ability to maintain computer proficiency in operational systems, including MS Office, Egnyte, Nowsta, ADP, and CaterXpert., • Self-motivated with strong initiative and leadership ability. Benefits: PTO, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, transit benefits, sick and safe time, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States. Great Performance is an equal-opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on their ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Kitchen Manager, Executive Chef, or CDC. Lead and inspire the kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence. Experience in scratch kitchens and seasonal/regional cooking.

The Kitchen Manager is in charge of managing the kitchen and ensuring the flow of service is efficient and smooth. The Kitchen Manager will also be able to provide input on menu development as directed and approved by the Executive Chef. Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and functions properly;

Kitchen Manager Job Duties: Assists the chef in the all food service operations and day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Provides direction to kitchen staff, ensuring execution of all employee

As the Project Manager on kitchen remodeling projects, you will plan and supervise projects from start to finish. Kitchen Tune-Up is a kitchen design and remodeling franchise system of committed professionals. The Project Manager coordinates all aspects of the project from purchasing materials, over

Texas Roadhouse - - Responsibilities: Supervise food production and preparation; Enforce safety and cleanliness standards; Manage employee performance and development; Oversee inventory and food safety checks; Control food costs and waste.

Texas Roadhouse - - Responsibilities: Supervise and oversee food production; Enforce compliance with employment policies; Monitor tickets and set pace during peak hours; Manage through hands-on supervision including assisting with serving, hosting, cooking; Ensure proper handling, maintenance, and

California Pizza Kitchen - - Responsibilities: Delivering a phenomenal guest experience; Leading and inspiring the team with a people-first mentality; Building a team around hospitality and culinary execution; Building sales, profitability, and guest counts; Managing the P&L for the restaurant.

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Plan menus and order subsistence; prepare and serve meals in galleys, mess decks, and wardrooms; manage storerooms, inventories, and financial records; operate and maintain kitchen and dining spaces; lead food production teams and supervise sanitation and food safety; support executive dining servic

Ruth's Chris Steak House - - Responsibilities: Passionately prepare, portion, and/or cook food items to quality specifications; Ensure exceptional presentation by checking/dressing dishes before they are served; Measure ingredients and seasonings to ensure correct cooking and flavor profiles; Thriv

Levy Restaurants - JobID: 188A99E9B3A18A3AB34AF93CF3F1EE97 [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at Levy, you'll: Prep food Pre/during event consistent with projected attendance levels; Help set-up the stand ensuring correct quantities of stock, proper temperatures, efficient running equipment

Ensure that the kitchen is adequately stocked with ingredients and supplies.

Tommy Bahama - - Responsibilities: Be the Island Guide actively participate in a team environment, demonstrating hospitality and teamwork to promote culinary success; Create a relaxed destination possess complete knowledge and ensure timely execution of all food menus/recipes, including ingredien

Yard House - - Responsibilities: Ensure kitchen and line are properly stocked with necessary items; Follow food safety and sanitation standards; Prepare ingredients and food items as needed; Assist in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen area; Support food preparation processes.

Chilis - 651 Kapkowski Rd Jersey Gardens MallElizabeth - Responsibilities: Properly execute all recipe procedures; Prepare a variety of foods with different methods of preparation; Follow company safety and sanitation policies and procedures; Complete assigned prep work to stock and set-up stations;

Olive Garden - - Responsibilities: Prepare ingredients following recipes to ensure consistent quality; Wash, cut, and measure ingredients for daily use; Maintain cleanliness and organization of the prep station and kitchen; Follow safety and sanitation standards in all food handling; Assist line co

Levy Restaurants - JobID: B982845CB9AAF4DAB599760043CB332A [Kitchen Staff / Food Prep] As a Prep Cook at Levy, you'll: Prep food Pre/during event consistent with projected attendance levels; Help set-up the stand ensuring correct quantities of stock, proper temperatures, efficient running equipment

Communicate with pastry team and new hires on the expectations of the kitchen, food bibles, recipes, quality, and presentation required of each dish. Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials. Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers,

Schedule and manage kitchen staff to ensure adequate coverage during service hours. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including food storage and prep areas. Strong understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.