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  • Back of House Manager
    Back of House Manager
    1 day ago
    $60000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City

    Job description: Do you love Mexican food? Well, we do too! We founded Tacoria as a way of bringing the authentic tastes, vibrant colors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Mexico to our local community. Our food is made fresh daily, and our ingredients come straight from local farms. (For more on our story, visit our website: www.tacoria.com.) Due to our current growth and expansion, we currently have several Kitchen Manager positions available. If you have experience managing and motivating a team of line cooks, enjoy working in a fast-paced and fun environment, and want to join a rapidly growing company with massive potential, then we want to hear from you. What will you be doing? • Managing a team of up to kitchen staff, including line chefs, • Ensuring the quality and consistency of our food, • Scheduling, supervising, and providing culinary training to the team, • Rolling out menu and recipe changes and ensuring staff is trained and well versed with our menu, • Maintaining equipment, • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and participating in audits and inspections, • Monitoring food costs What skills do you bring to the table? • Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, • One (1) year of previous restaurant experience (preferred), • Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team (1 year preferred), • Excellent communication skills, • Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS What else do you need? • US work authorization (required), • High school or equivalent (GED), • Culinary education or mentorship (preferred), • Serve Safe certification (preferred), • Flexibility and an open schedule to allows you to cover shifts as needed, • Reliable transportation to get you to work, • Ability to work an 8 hour shift, which may include weekends What do we offer? • Salary of $55,000 - $65,000 per year (depending on your experience), • Benefits & Perks including:, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training, • Free shift meals and discounts on your day off! This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects, • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction, • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture, • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail, • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction, • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment If you’d like to be part of a friendly and challenging (yet fun) environment, with potential for growth, then come join us as a Kitchen Manager. Help us share our culinary expertise with our customers while providing them with a taste of Mexican culture. Become part of our story! While COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in NJ, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our employees and our customers. We have sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place and we require our employees to: • Continue to wear personal protective equipment (provided), • Allow for temperature screenings Visit us at our Company's website: tacoria.com Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training Work Location: In person

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  • PM Cook / Wok Cook
    PM Cook / Wok Cook
    1 day ago
    $20–$22 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Summary We are looking for an experienced PM Cook / Wok Cook to prepare food, run the kitchen line, and support closing operations. The ideal candidate has strong wok experience and is reliable, fast, clean, and comfortable working in a busy fast-casual restaurant. Responsibilities · Prepare and cook menu items according to restaurant recipes, portions, and quality standards. · Cook proteins, vegetables, noodles, and sauces using wok techniques as needed. · Set up and maintain the PM line with proper mise en place, labeling, and restocking. · Maintain food safety, sanitation, temperature, and storage standards. · Complete closing duties, including breakdown, cleaning, labeling, and end-of-shift restock. · Communicate low stock, quality issues, or equipment problems to the manager. · Support teammates with prep, packing, dishwashing, cleaning, and other tasks as needed. Qualifications · 1-2 years of kitchen, line cook, prep cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience required. · Wok cooking experience required; Asian cuisine experience preferred. · Must be available Saturday and Sunday nights, plus 2-3 weekday nights. · Reliable, responsible, punctual, and comfortable working PM/closing shifts. · Able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and food quality. · Hands-on team player willing to support other stations when needed. · NYC Food Protection Certificate is a plus, but not required.

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  • Front Counter Server
    Front Counter Server
    22 days ago
    Full-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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  • Floor Manager
    Floor Manager
    25 days ago
    $30–$35 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Floor Manager (Part-Time to Full-Time) – Italian Restaurant, Financial District ($30–$35/hr)We're a longtime downtown family-owned Italian restaurant in the Financial District. It's a fast-paced, warm room serving weekday lunch, dinner, group dining and private events. We're looking for a polished, hands-on Floor Manager who thrives on a busy service and treats every guest like family.Schedule: 28–36 hours/week. Weekend and evening availability required.Pay: $30.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience. Hourly, non-exempt (overtime paid when applicable).What you'll do: • Run the floor during service: open/close, assign sections, lead pre-shift, • Greet and look after guests; resolve issues with warmth and judgment, • Support and coach servers, bartenders, bussers and runners, • Work with the kitchen on pacing and communication, • Handle reservations, seating and group/event bookings on shift, • Manage end-of-shift cash out and reports in Toast, • Uphold NYC health and safety standards What we're looking for: • 2+ years of front-of-house supervisory experience in full-service dining, • Comfortable leading a high-volume, fast-paced floor, • Solid knowledge of Italian wine and cocktails, or eagerness to learn our program, • Toast POS experience a plus, • NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred (or willingness to obtain), • Calm under pressure, organized, guest-first, • Conversational Italian a plus, not required To apply: Reply with your résumé and a short note about why you'd be a great fit.We are an equal opportunity employer.

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  • Counter Team Member
    Counter Team Member
    2 months 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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  • Line Cook Position
    Line Cook Position
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Springfield/Belmont, Newark

    Newark Food Factory, powered by Ideal Institute of Technology, is seeking a dependable and motivated Line Cook to join our culinary team. The Line Cook will prepare high-quality meals, maintain a clean and organized workstation, and support catering, special events, takeout, delivery, and culinary training activities. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook food according to recipes, portion standards, and instructions from the Head Chef., • Set up and stock assigned cooking stations before each shift., • Assist with catering orders, private events, takeout, and delivery preparation., • Follow proper food-handling, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures., • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including equipment, workstations, and storage areas., • Label, date, rotate, and properly store food products., • Monitor inventory and report low-stock items to the Head Chef., • Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries., • Minimize food waste and use ingredients responsibly., • Follow all Newark Food Factory safety policies and kitchen procedures., • Work cooperatively with chefs, kitchen staff, students, and event personnel., • Complete opening and closing duties as assigned., • Perform additional kitchen-related responsibilities when needed. Qualifications • Previous line cook, prep cook, restaurant, catering, or commercial kitchen experience is preferred., • Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen safety., • Ability to follow recipes and verbal instructions., • Strong attendance, punctuality, and teamwork skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Willingness to learn and accept feedback., • ServSafe Food Handler or ServSafe Manager certification is preferred or must be obtained within the required timeframe., • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Physical Requirements • Ability to stand for extended periods., • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds., • Ability to work around hot equipment, sharp utensils, and refrigerated areas., • Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks safely. Schedule Flexible availability may be required, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and special events. About Newark Food Factory Newark Food Factory is a state-of-the-art commissary and teaching kitchen powered by Ideal Institute of Technology. We support culinary training, food entrepreneurship, catering, private chef experiences, multicultural cuisine, and community events. Newark Food Factory is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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