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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 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 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

The PM/Closing Restaurant Manager at ARVA Italian Restaurant with F&B 575 at Aman New York will oversee and maintain all aspects of operation during the evening shift in the restaurant, lounge, terraces, and club while exceeding guests' expectations for quality of the product and service. This role serves as the closing manager. This position has an annual salary that may range from $85,000 to $90,000. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: • Satisfy guest needs and exceed their expectations by projecting a positive image through proper grooming, appropriate verbal communication, and taking responsibility of guest needs, • Run daily line-up and communicate pertinent information to the Food and Beverage staff, • Train, evaluate, and schedule all restaurant staff, • Perform administrative duties such as, but not limited to, scheduling, payroll, and inventory, • Inspects all areas of the restaurant to ensure standards of service are maintained, • Handle guest complaints or questions in a professional manor, • Be aware of each and every table in the dining room, making sure that no table is left unattended for an unnecessary length of time, • Inform the kitchen of any special requests or needs, • Record and pass on useful information to the host and maître d' such as special occasions, etc., • Maintain an active trace system for guest history on their F&B preferences, • Communicate all guest information/changes to existing information to appropriate hotel colleagues in an accurate and timely manner, • Enforce established guidelines and policies of the company, • Implement new menus and promotions such as holiday and special event promotions, • Provide instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations, • Attend all meetings, trainings assigned, • Prepare and print menus as required, • Assist in computing and sending daily reports, • Greet all guests, colleagues and clients in a professional and friendly manner, • Handle all enquiries and bookings for the restaurant in an efficient manner in order to maximize sales, • Support the leadership team in the development and training of all team members, • Coach and mentor individual team members to develop their skills and maximize performance, • Motivate and be proactive in encouraging team commitment and spirit, • Ensure appearance of team members is according to company grooming standards, • Share ideas, best practices and problems with the team and encourage their input in helping make decisions where possible, • Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by management QUALIFICATIONS • 5 years' experience in a luxury hotel environment or similar role in restaurants or food and beverage, • Must be able to work evening shifts 3pm-1am weekdays and weekends, • Positive, engaging, and energetic personality, • Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision, • Very high attention to detail and extensive service knowledge, • Must have good knowledge of food preparation, wine, and spirits, • Sensitive to cultural nuances, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal on English. Multi-lingual is a plus., • Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment, • Excellent people skills and the ability to work under pressure and with various stakeholders, • Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies, • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, • Ability to carry, push, and pull up to 30 lbs; standing, bending and lifting will be required, • TIPS, ServSafe Certified, • NYC Food Handler's Certification

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 General Managers 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: Area 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 and Quarterly bonuses 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 General Manager is responsible for inspiring, managing, developing, hiring and training the restaurant staff and management team. The GM is also accountable for meeting stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. What You'll Do • Ensures, and is accountable for, the profitability of the store by growing sales and controlling labor, cost of goods and operating expenses., • Hires, trains, manages, coaches, counsels, and evaluates all team members in partnership with the Human Resources Business Partner., • Responsible for creating a culture of development in the restaurant., • Must be able to develop Shift Leaders into their role as well as develop them to be the future General Managers at NAYA., • Achieves NAYA's objectives in sales, service, quality, cleanliness, and restaurant appearance through staff training and creating a positive and productive environment, • Ensures that all food and beverage items are prepared and served in a timely manner and according to NAYA's recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards, • Creates and approves the weekly schedule and ensures proper staffing levels per business needs while meeting labor targets and FWW compliance., • Actively builds and maintains the reputation of NAYA in the community, including monitoring online reviews, taking necessary recovery and recognition activity with the guests and team members, • Controls inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and report issues as necessary, • Conducts ordering and monthly inventory, • Reviews daily time punches for accuracy; addresses time clock abuse (clocking in early or late) via coaching and/or documentation, • Submits weekly payroll for approval, • Controls cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures, • Utilizes daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting tools, • Ensures all administrative tasks are complete in a timely manner, like weekly payroll, accident and injury reporting etc., • Supports any marketing initiatives and promotions. Who You Are • 5+ years of restaurant management/leadership operations experience, • Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills, • Superior interpersonal skills and ability to earn trust and respect from colleagues and staff, • Exceptional financial acumen, • Thrives in a constantly evolving, fast-paced environment, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • 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

Full-Time | Leadership Development | Career Growth Opportunities We are currently seeking ambitious, motivated, and career-driven individuals to join our team as a Management & Marketing Representative. This position is ideal for individuals looking to build experience in sales, marketing, leadership, and business development while working in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment. As a Management & Marketing Representative, you will play an important role in customer acquisition, brand representation, team collaboration, and leadership development. We are looking for individuals who want more than just a job and are seeking an opportunity with long-term growth potential. Responsibilities: • Execute face-to-face sales and marketing strategies, • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, • Represent client products and services professionally, • Assist with campaign management and customer acquisition efforts, • Participate in leadership and management training programs, • Work closely with team members to meet individual and team goals, • Learn performance tracking, team development, and business operations, • Deliver exceptional customer service and support Qualifications: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Leadership qualities or desire to develop leadership skills, • Goal-oriented and self-motivated mindset, • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, • Previous experience in customer service, hospitality, sales, or leadership is a plus but not required What We Offer: • Full-time schedule, • Paid training and mentorship, • Leadership and management development, • Performance-based bonuses and incentives, • Team-oriented and energetic culture, • Advancement opportunities based on performance

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. At NAYA, our mission is to share the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us We are looking for an experienced, passionate person to grow with us as we live our mission. If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. 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, • Competitive bonus plan, • Paid Vacation time, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving, • Flexible Spending Account, • Commuter benefits to make life easier, • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals — because we believe in enjoying what we serve, • Pet Insurance - because we know your fur babies are important you, • Growth opportunities at every level — we invest in developing leaders from within, • Employee Assistance, Pay on Demand, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and much more! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job — you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. The Guest Experience Manager is responsible for leading NAYA's day-to-day guest support operations across all channels, including digital, in-store, and post-visit feedback. This role goes beyond response management to build scalable processes, surface actionable insights, and ensure every guest interaction reflects NAYA's brand and values, deepening guest satisfaction and loyalty. You will serve as the primary owner of guest feedback and communication, ensuring SLAs are met, recovery strategies are effective, and cross-functional partners have the information they need to drive improvements. This is a highly visible role requiring a balance of empathy, operational awareness, analytical thinking, and leadership. How You'll Impact • Build and lead a best-in-class guest support function that scales with NAYA's growth, • Increase guest satisfaction, retention, and brand loyalty through thoughtful recovery strategies, • Influence operational, digital, and marketing decisions through actionable guest insights, • Establish consistent, high-quality standards for guest communication across all platforms What You'll Do Guest Experience Operations & Strategy • Own and manage NAYA's guest support operations across email, phones, surveys, social media, and third-party platforms., • Develop and maintain processes for managing guest feedback consistently and at scale, including implementing new systems., • Help define and track key success metrics, including CSAT, response time, resolution rates, and sentiment trends., • Support the implementation of a Contact Center strategy, including channels, hours of operation, and recovery program., • Identify opportunities to proactively improve the guest journey, not just respond to issues. Team Oversight • Oversee day-to-day work of Guest Support Specialists and ensure SLAs are consistently achieved., • Identify coaching and training opportunities to strengthen team performance and response quality., • Escalate issues that are preventing SLA achievement and follow through on resolution. Guest Communication & Recovery • Ensure all guest responses are timely, empathetic, brand-aligned, and solutions-driven, • Manage recovery strategies and guide tone, voice, and messaging across all channels to ensure consistency and guest satisfaction., • Track offer redemption rates and evaluate the effectiveness of recovery efforts, including A/B testing of solutions. Insights & Reporting • Provide scheduled and ad hoc reporting on guest feedback trends, including ordering issues, LTO performance, marketing promotions, and new initiatives., • Analyze feedback to identify patterns, root causes, and opportunities for improvement., • Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for Operations, Marketing, and Technology., • Build and maintain reporting dashboards that give leadership a clear view of guest experience performance. CRM & Systems Optimization • Help stand up NAYA's CRM from the start, contributing to tool evaluation, workflow setup, and documentation as we build out this tool., • Manage and optimize reputation management and guest feedback tools (e.g., Tattle, SOCI, Olo Engage)., • Maintain organized tracking of guest interactions across all systems, ensuring data is categorized and usable for reporting. Brand & Cross-Functional Alignment • Serve as a go-to contact for guest experience across internal teams., • Track and follow up on escalation issues to ensure accountability and resolution., • Maintain deep knowledge of NAYA's menu, operations, and evolving systems., • Ensure all guest-facing communication reflects current offerings and brand standards. What you Bring • 3+ years of experience in guest experience, customer experience, or hospitality operations (multi-unit or high-growth environment preferred), • Proven ability to move from execution to strategy — building systems, not just managing tasks, • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with a strong sense of tone and brand voice, • Experience with CRM, guest feedback, and reputation management platforms, • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into action, • High attention to detail and organizational discipline, • Experience collaborating cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority A mindset that is: • Guest-obsessed: Sees every interaction as an opportunity to build trust and loyalty, • Strategic thinker: Looks beyond individual issues to identify patterns and long-term solutions, • Empathetic communicator: Balances care with clarity in every interaction, • Operator at heart: Understands the realities of restaurant environments and designs practical solutions, • Curious and growth-driven: Continuously looks for ways to improve systems, tools, and outcomes, • Ownership mentality: Takes full accountability for the guest experience end-to-end

General Manager Sophie's Cuban Cuisine Reports to: Director of Operations / Chief Operating Officer About the Role At Sophie’s Cuban Cuisine, we’re built on culture, tradition, and hospitality. For nearly 30 years, our family-founded, woman-led brand has delivered authentic Cuban flavors with warmth, consistency, and pride. As a General Manager, you are the leader of your restaurant—responsible for driving daily operations, building a strong team culture, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. You lead from the front, set the tone on the floor, and balance hands-on execution with strategic thinking. This role is for someone who takes ownership, leads with hospitality, and is passionate about developing people and growing a business. Compensation & Perks • Salary: $65,000 – $70,000, • A meal on us, with every shift, • Opportunity to grow within a company that promotes from within, • Clear growth path to roles such as District Manager and Director of Operations Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development • Recruit, hire, and develop team members aligned with Sophie’s culture, • Create and manage schedules based on sales and labor targets, • Provide real-time coaching and performance feedback, • Build a strong team environment rooted in accountability and respect, • Train staff on SOPs, food safety, and menu knowledge Guest Experience & Hospitality • Lead a guest-first culture rooted in warmth and attentiveness, • Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and care, • Ensure consistency across all channels: in-store, takeout, delivery, and catering, • Train team members on upselling and guest engagement Financial Performance • Own and manage store P&L, • Monitor labor, food cost, and operational expenses, • Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships, • Maintain proper cash handling and reporting procedures Operations Excellence • Ensure all opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures are followed, • Maintain DOH compliance, cleanliness, and food safety standards, • Oversee order accuracy, food quality, and speed of service, • Ensure all digital platforms (Toast, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Lunchbox) are optimized and active Leadership & Communication • Lead from the floor during peak hours, • Conduct daily huddles and ongoing team communication, • Develop assistant managers and future leaders, • Make informed decisions, balancing guest experience and operations Brand Growth & Community • Represent Sophie’s Cuban within the local community, • Monitor and respond to guest reviews, • Support local marketing and promotional initiatives Qualifications • 5+ years of experience as a GM or Assistant GM in a high-volume restaurant, • Strong leadership, communication, and hospitality mindset, • Solid understanding of restaurant financials (P&L, labor, COGS), • Fluent in English (Spanish strongly preferred), • Experience with POS systems (Toast preferred), • ServSafe certified (or willing to obtain within 30 days), • Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Availability • Must have open availability, including nights, weekends, and some holidays Work Environment This is a hands-on leadership role. You will spend the majority of your time on the floor leading your team, supporting service, and ensuring operations run smoothly. This role requires long periods on your feet and the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment. Why Sophie’s Cuban? At Sophie’s, we treat our team like family. We believe in promoting from within, investing in our people, and building careers—not just jobs. If you’re passionate about great food, strong teams, and authentic hospitality, this is your opportunity to grow with a brand that values culture, consistency, and community. Apply today and lead one of New York’s favorite Cuban concepts.

Full-Time | New York, NY | Entry-Level to Leadership Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want a clear path into management, backed by real training, mentorship, and performance-based growth? We are a rapidly expanding sales and marketing firm in New York City, hiring ambitious individuals for our Management Trainee Program. This role is designed for candidates who want to develop into future leaders by mastering sales, team development, and business operations from the ground up. What You’ll Learn Professional sales and client acquisition strategies Account management and customer retention Leadership development and team-building skills Interviewing, recruiting, and training new hires Business operations and campaign management Daily Responsibilities Engage with business clients and present tailored solutions Manage and grow customer accounts Hit individual and team performance goals Participate in daily leadership and sales training Assist in onboarding and mentoring new team members What We Offer Structured, hands-on training program (no experience required) Fast-track advancement into leadership & management Competitive base pay + performance bonuses A high-energy, team-oriented work environment Travel opportunities for expansion and networking Direct mentorship from top leaders within the company ⸻ What We’re Looking For Strong work ethic and a competitive mindset Leadership potential and desire to grow Excellent communication and people skills Coachable, positive, and goal-driven attitude Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-based environment Ideal Candidates Recent graduates Individuals with backgrounds in sports, hospitality, or customer service Candidates looking to transition into business, sales, or leadership roles

This job location is in Bushwick Brooklyn. Full-time, Mid-shifts and Evening shifts, Sunday-Thursday. Pay rate of $20-25 per hour, depending on experience. YOUR MISSION as an Assistant Amenity Manager To assist in planning and executing a comprehensive lifestyle and amenity program for a large luxury apartment building in the Bushwick neighborhood, while building strong relationships with your staff to achieve results. Evening and weekend shifts will be required for this role. What You’ll Do • Deliver amazing customer service by having a hospitality-focused, customer-first mindset, • Supervise and manage front desk, fitness, pool, and package room team members, in Amenity Manager’s absence, • Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to according to law, • Assist in operating and managing the URBN Playground application, its accompanying software, and property management software for the property, • Promote and sell amenity memberships, fitness packages, and/or event tickets, and services on the app, • Assist in building relationships with customers to understand their needs and interests, especially as it relates to our application services, • Assist in driving membership sales on a monthly basis through promotions, daily interactions with residents, and staff engagement, • Assist in planning and executing programming and events, • Provide reports regarding app usage, customer engagement, and attendance at facilities and events, • Assist in budget and revenue projections, including labor cost management and revenue projections from concierge sales, • May be required to work line staff shifts (Front Desk, Package Room, Lifeguard, etc.) to cover for emergencies or absences, • Be the face of URBN Playground in Amenity Manager’s absence for all customer questions, concerns, and needs YOU’RE GOOD AT • Interacting with people, • Getting things done, • Negotiating with and managing people to get things done, • Scheduling and sending important reminders, • Using proprietary technology systems and software, • Customer service and proactive hospitality, • Promoting services and partnerships, • Creating and managing budgets, • Noticing the little details and taking action to improve, • Using sound judgement to make decisions independently, • Dealing with challenging situations and responding to emergencies, • Being accountable and taking responsibility, • Handling phone calls and emails in a professional and efficient manner, • Building relationships with and coaching team members to maintain smooth operations YOU NEED • A college degree or higher qualification, or equivalent experience, • Prior work experience in the fitness or hotel industry, • Be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within three months of employment, • Prior experience in people and schedule management strongly preferred, • A great sense of humor and sense of fun BROWNIE POINTS • Prior experience overseeing and working events, • Familiar with property manager software, • Lifeguard, fitness, pool, or hotel-related certification, • Additional language skills