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About Us At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading. Add a Spark to the Ordinary... Blank Street is in search of a Talent Acquisition Managerto lead and innovate our recruiting efforts across the US. We're seeking someone who thrives at both thinking strategically and getting things done. In this role, you'll own the end-to-end talent acquisition lifecycle for a growing brand, partnering closely with leaders across the business to hire exceptional talent for our stores and HQ team. You'll drive recruiting strategy, employer branding, and process improvement all while delivering an outstanding candidate experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This is a fully in-person role based at our Brooklyn, NY HQ, reporting to the Senior Director of People. Who We're Looking For What You'll Own • Support the execution of hiring top talent at HQ, • Lead the execution of hiring an A+ barista and shift lead talent pool, • Deliver data driven insights to elevate hiring performance, • Innovate and evolve our recruitment strategy Requirements • 4+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment at a high-growth, consumer-focused brand, • Experience managing and building a team of direct reports is a plus., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and drive them to completion, • Track record of building scalable, metrics-driven recruitment processes that incorporate continuous feedback and improvement, • Experience with compensation benchmarking and pay band research Benefits \& Perks: • $100,000 - $130,000 annual base salary, • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Blank Street covers the full premium for low and mid-tier employee-only plans., • Paid sick time, • Paid time off + company holidays, • Paid parental leave, • Equity, • Learning and development opportunities. We're growing and we'd like for you to be a part of the journey.

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 Area Managers to grow with us! This is a unique opportunity to work for a people-centric company that will develop you internally. 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. How You'll Impact The Area Manager is responsible for leading, managing and developing our restaurant management teams and team members to ensure delivery of superior service and product, as well as both employee and guest satisfaction. This position is also responsible for the overall financial performance for their area's restaurant operations, including sales growth and maximizing profits by meeting budgets for food, labor costs and other controllable costs. The right person for this role is a proven leader and operator, familiar with high growth environments, skilled at managing a PL, is an excellent communicator, sets a high bar for themselves, and is adept at developing talent. What You'll Do • Responsible for multi-unit operational and financial health, • Supervises their area's General Managers and assists them with:, • Coaching, developing and mentoring their managers and team members, • Driving 4-wall EBITDA while elevating the employee and guest experience through multiple consumer channels, • Building a bench and rolling out succession planning and growth initiatives, • Developing and maintaining an employee-oriented and guest-focused organizational culture emphasizing continuous improvement, high performance, collaboration, teamwork, and process improvements, • Interviewing, hiring, onboarding and training of all restaurant positions, • Responding quickly to changing market conditions and revising strategies accordingly, • Validating compliance with operational initiatives through auditing, training and performance management of their teams, • Jumping into hands-on execution within our restaurants to plug holes and staffing gaps as needed, • Partner with the Human Resources Business Partner to set clear expectations, follows up and creates a culture of accountability for their restaurant operations teams, • Forecasts and monitors expenses of their General Managers to ensure company goals are met on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis, • Ensures the operations are in compliance with all applicable national, state, and local regulations and laws, • Responsible for reviewing and approving weekly payroll for their assigned stores, • Performs other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required, assigned, and directed Who You Are • 7+ years of restaurant management/leadership operations experience, • Experience with senior operations management across multiple states, • Bachelor's Degree or higher, • Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills, • Superior interpersonal skills and ability to earn trust and respect from colleagues, • Exceptional financial acumen, • Thrives in a constantly evolving, fast-paced environment 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 a bonus plan to recognize your impact, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving, • Commuter benefits and phone reimbursement 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 EEO STATEMENT Naya is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

About Blank Street At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading Add a Spark to the Ordinary... General Managersare central to the success of Blank Street and take full ownership of their four walls. They are accountable for training and developing all team members, leading by example on facilities, product quality, and customer experience, and maintaining strong operational standards through effective inventory and performance management. General Managers are also responsible for hiring great talent, driving business growth and continuous improvement, and may support light project work that contributes to the broader business and their own professional development. Who We're Looking For • Experience hiring, developing and managing hospitality teams, • Experience managing inventory and supply chain ordering, • Love for coffee and customer service, • Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus, • Strong knowledge of specialty coffee, espresso and equipment is a must, • Strong decision making and multi-taking skills, • Strong interpersonal communication skills What You'll Own • Create a motivating and engaging team culture by consistently celebrating, training, coaching, and mentoring your team., • Step in to cover scheduling gaps or time off in the store schedule, • Create and publish staff schedules according to state and local labor laws, • Review and approve timecards and paid time off requests in a timely manner ensuring your team is paid accurately and on time, • Recruit super star talent in collaboration with the People Team, • Oversee and validate the quality of training being executed by your Shift Leads, providing feedback and coaching where needed, • Ensure coffee accreditations are handled on time for new employees in line with company standards, • Work to maintain the very best team engagement scores, • Maintain food and beverage quality standards across your store and ensure recipes are executed accurately and consistently by your team, • Own all ordering, vendor relations, waste management, inventory counts and general compliance of our Inventory Management System, • Spend 50-70% of your week leading by example behind the bar through customer service and production of technically excellent food and beverage products, • Ensure the safety, cleanliness and presentation of your location in line with company policies, • Maintain operational excellence achieving company standard scores and above via our auditing platform, • Develop meaningful ties with neighborhood businesses and people to help grow local brand loyalty, • Be a champion of your store's financial performance and peak business throughput, • Grow your store AOV, meet sales goals through creative initiatives and gain team buy in to share the same vision, • Ensure your location meets operations and product quality audit standards, quickly action any feedback to improve Requirements • 4+ years of experience managing and leading single-store unit operations in high growth hospitality or consumer brands, • Full Time availability: 45 hours per week, 5 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (usually weekend days, weekend as described as Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Benefits \& Perks • Bonus program, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers., • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program -- yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Multi-Unit General Manager to oversee multiple New York City locations (). This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced individual to work closely with the founding team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as they embark on their next stage of accelerated growth. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience operating food retail spaces (multi-unit or high volume single-unit), loves building and leading teams, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream!). The Multi-Unit General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of their assigned store(s). This includes managing people operations, sales, inventory, and the guest service experience. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning stations for employees, • Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, • Maintains store staff job results by coaching, counseling, disciplining, and terminating employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results, • Achieves financial objectives by monitoring sales targets, maintaining budgets, and properly forecasting labor, • Upholds excellent standard of customer service, • Ensures availability of merchandise and services by communicating with vendors; maintaining inventories, • Maintains a safe and clean environment for customers and employees, • Rolls out new menu items to team members and communicates these changes throughout the retail space, • Processes weekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner, • Orders and maintains uniform supply and successfully holds all employees to uniform standard, • Addresses all maintenance issues JOB REQUIREMENTS • NYC DOH Food handlers license required, • 3+ years of experience in a food retail management role preferred, • Prior experience managing a team required, • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards, • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly, • Stand for extended periods of time regularly, • Walk up and down stairs regularly, • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment PERKS + BENEFITS • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide), • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution, • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match, • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan, • Paid Time Off - 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total, • Paid Sick Time, • Yearly Performance Reviews Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $65,000---$75,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

Assistant Manager Pop’s Bagels Nolita Pop’s Bagels Nolita is more than a bagel shop—it’s a neighborhood institution built on great food, real community, and the larger-than-life presence of Pop himself, an 83-year-young New Yorker who never meets a stranger. We’re looking for an Assistant Manager to help strengthen our day-to-day operations and support our existing leadership team as we continue to grow. The Role This is a hands-on role designed to support and elevate our current manager, Angie, helping bring consistency, structure, and leadership to a busy, people-driven environment. You’ll work closely with Angie, partner with ownership (Pop and Kelly), and help ensure that their vision is executed smoothly on the floor every day. What You’ll Own • Support the manager in leading strong, consistent shifts, • Reinforce systems, standards, and daily execution, • Build accountability across a younger team, • Assist with ordering, inventory, and product flow, • Support hiring, training, and staff development, • Maintain a high-quality, welcoming customer experience, • Help strengthen communication between staff, management, and ownership, • Provide occasional support to Pop with reports and day-to-day needs Who You Are • Calm, nurturing, and highly accountable, • A supportive leader who strengthens those around you, • Patient, people-first, and family-oriented, • Comfortable working across generations, • Hands-on and present on the floor What You Bring • Supervisory experience in coffee, bakery, or fast-casual, • Strong operational skills (scheduling, inventory, systems), • POS and basic reporting experience, • Food safety certification required, • Proven ability to create consistency and develop teams Schedule & Compensation • Store hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, • Weekend availability required (Friday–Sunday), • Salary commensorite with experience, • Perks: bagels, pastries, and drinks Growth Opportunity This role offers the opportunity to take on increasing operational responsibility over time, working in close partnership with Angie and ownership as the business continues to evolve. Why This Role is Different You’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a tight-knit operation centered around a true New York character. Working alongside Pop is part mentorship, part responsibility, and completely unique.

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven General Manager (GM) to lead all aspects of our restaurant’s operations. The GM will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff, maintaining high service and food quality standards, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and the ability to build and motivate a high-performing team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands restaurant operations from front to back, and is passionate about hospitality and team development. Requirements • Proven experience as a General Manager or senior management role in the restaurant industry, • Strong leadership and team management skills, • Excellent communication and organizational abilities, • Experience with staff scheduling, training, and performance management, • Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive sales, • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure, • Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays What We Offer • Competitive salary, • Leadership opportunity within a growing team, • Supportive and collaborative work environment, • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

General Manager – Upscale Bar & Lounge Location: Downtown Manhattan Position Overview Lead all operations at our distinguished downtown Manhattan bar and lounge serving sophisticated entertainment industry clientele Oversee daily operations ensuring exceptional guest experiences for discerning patrons including industry professionals, artists, executives, and cultural tastemakers Maintain our reputation as a premier destination through elevated hospitality and discretion Key Responsibilities Direct all operational functions including staff management, financial performance, vendor relations, and guest services Curate and execute the bar's vision while maintaining refined atmosphere in Manhattan's competitive landscape Manage strategic planning, budget oversight, inventory control, and regulatory compliance Cultivate relationships with VIP guests and entertainment industry clientele, anticipating needs and exceeding expectations Develop and mentor team to deliver service reflecting our commitment to excellence Required Qualifications 3-7 years minimum of progressive management experience in upscale bars, lounges, or fine dining establishments Proven track record of hiring, training, and retaining top-tier hospitality talent Demonstrated experience operating and growing profitable businesses with annual revenues exceeding $3-5 million Deep knowledge of premium spirits, craft cocktails, and wine programs Established relationships within Manhattan's hospitality and entertainment communities Strong financial acumen including P&L management, cost control, and revenue optimization Comfort interfacing with high-profile clientele and maintaining absolute discretion Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or related field preferred Compensation Details Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $100,000.00) Required Skills Leadership Operational Management Customer service excellence Reputation Management Strategic Planning Budget Management Inventory Management Regulatory Knowledge Read more