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Kitchen management: Overseeing the kitchen's operations, finances, and resources Menu creation: Developing recipes, planning menus, and ensuring quality and consistency. Staff management: Hiring, training, and supervising cooks and other food preparation workers Food preparation: Working the line and preparing dishes Safety and sanitation: Ensuring compliance with nutrition, sanitation, and safety regulations. Inventory: Ordering and maintaining an inventory of food and supplies Customer satisfaction: Dealing with issues that may arise to ensure customer satisfaction. Collaboration: Working with other leads and managers to ensure a respectful workplace

Help us launch at Cook Unity. Looking for experienced lead cook. Bonus potential As Lead Cook, you will play a key role in preparing high-quality meals in accordance with company standards and guidelines. You will be responsible for ensuring that a designated number of dishes are prepared and presented daily to meet production goals. Additionally, you will oversee kitchen operations, collaborate with ownership, and maintain a clean, organized workspace. Success in this role comes with the opportunity for bonus potential, based on overall sales performance. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare a specified number of dishes per day according to specific quality standards and recipes. - Ensure the consistency, quality, and presentation of all meals produced. - Supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety and sanitation guidelines. - Opportunity to assist in menu development and contribute creative ideas for new dishes. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and work areas. - Ensure food safety protocols and health standards are strictly followed. - Track daily production and communicate with management to ensure production targets are met. - Act as a point of contact for kitchen staff regarding questions on recipes, techniques, or procedures. - Support a positive team environment through strong leadership and open communication. Bonus Opportunities: - Achieve bonus potential based on company sales performance - Contribute to increased sales through the consistent production of high-quality dishes that align with customer expectations. Qualifications: - Proven experience as a cook or lead cook in a fast-paced kitchen environment. - Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary skills. - Ability to manage kitchen operations and lead a team effectively. - Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality food standards. - Ability to work under pressure and meet daily production targets. - Familiarity with kitchen safety and sanitation regulations. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. - Flexibility to adapt to changing menus and production demands. Preferred Qualifications: - Culinary school degree or relevant certification. - Previous experience in a similar role with a focus on meal production for delivery or large-scale operations. Physical Requirements: - Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with food preparation (lifting, bending, etc.) Friday - Tuesday 1PM - 11PM Must be legally able to work in USA.

We are seeking a friendly and organized Host/Host to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our guests, ensuring a warm welcome and a positive dining experience. This role requires excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage guest relationships effectively. You will play a crucial role in setting the tone for our restaurant and ensuring that guests feel valued and appreciated. Responsibilities Greet guests upon arrival with a warm and friendly demeanor. Manage reservations and seating arrangements efficiently to optimize guest flow. Provide guests with menus and inform them of daily specials or promotions. Maintain an organized waiting list during busy periods and communicate wait times accurately. Assist in managing guest inquiries and concerns with professionalism and courtesy. Collaborate with the serving staff to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction. Uphold cleanliness and organization in the host/host area at all times. Utilize digital marketing strategies to promote special events or offerings through social media platforms. Engage in content creation for promotional materials, utilizing graphic design skills when necessary. Qualifications Previous experience as a Host/Host or in a customer service role is preferred but not required. Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on relationship management. Proficient in digital marketing tools, including Google applications and Adobe software for content creation. Ability to conduct research on market trends to enhance guest experiences. Familiarity with web-based reservation systems is a plus. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed. Join us in creating memorable experiences for our guests while developing your skills in public relations, digital marketing, and more! Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 20 per week Schedule: 4 hour shift Experience: Marketing: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Manhattan, NY 10018 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Manhattan, NY 10018: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Barista to join our café team. As a barista, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality coffee beverages and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is passionate about coffee, eager to learn, and enjoys creating memorable experiences for guests in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: - Customer Service: Greet and serve customers with a friendly attitude, take orders efficiently, and answer questions about menu items. Maintain a welcoming and clean environment. - Prepare Beverages: Skillfully prepare coffee drinks such as espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, and more, following established recipes and standards. - Food Preparation: Assist with light food preparation, such as assembling sandwiches, toasts, and pastries, while following food safety and hygiene standards. Ensure all items are prepared according to the café’s recipes and presentation guidelines. - Maintain Equipment: Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and other café equipment. Perform basic troubleshooting and cleaning to ensure everything is in top condition. - Handle Payments: Process cash and card transactions accurately using the point-of-sale (POS) system. - Stock and Inventory: Keep the café well-stocked with coffee beans, milk, syrups, and other essentials .Effectively communicate with team members to ensure the workspace is ready for the next shift. Notify the manager when inventory is running low. - Maintain Cleanliness: Ensure the café is clean and organized, including workstations, equipment, and seating areas. Follow health and safety regulations. - Menu Knowledge: Be knowledgeable about all menu items, including coffee blends, flavors, and daily specials. Suggest items to customers based on their preferences. Qualifications: - Prior experience as a barista or in a café setting is a plus (not required, training available) - Strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Knowledge of coffee and espresso preparation techniques, or a willingness to learn - Basic math skills for handling cash and processing transactions - Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 25-30 pounds as needed for stocking, cleaning, and general café duties. - Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays - Team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills Benefits: - Competitive hourly wage, plus tips - Opportunities for professional growth within the company - Employee discounts on food and beverages - Training and development on coffee brewing techniques

Benefits/Perks of Working With Us: Upon joining Real Hospitality Group, associates are offered competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, flexible access to wages, holiday, sick and vacation pay, health, dental and vision insurance, employer paid life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, a 401k, and many associate discount options. Purpose for the Position: The Catering & Events Manager is responsible for increasing hotel revenues by meeting with 3rd party planners, trade associations, corporate accounts, individuals, or other markets in order to promote the hotel and secure additional sales and detail all incoming events and service assigned events, banquets and meetings. The Catering & Events Manager Essential Responsibilities: Provide professional and courteous customer service at all times. Implement approved sales plan and action plans as directed. Develop and search for potential markets for hotel. Develop, create, and implement innovative Sales and Marketing techniques. Maintain CI/TY and prepare BEO packets and layouts for the team. Execute and distribute all in-house advertising and promotional campaigns. Maintain competitive analysis statistical information. Maintain current filing system on company accounts and prepare required reports. Maintain enthusiasm and interest throughout all stages of the conference planning. Detail all incoming events. Meet weekly with Food & Beverage Director to review operations efficiencies and concerns. Distribute and update all banquet event orders in a timely fashion ensuring all necessary departments have sufficient time to properly accommodate all client needs and requests. Work with the Audio-Visual department to ensure all equipment is ordered, set up, and tested prior to guest use. Work with culinary team to plan all menus and assist with catering events. Ensure all functions are billed correctly. Contact in house meeting planners to promote good will and foster additional and repeat business. Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and associations. Prepare reports as requested: Sales Call Reports, Internal Sales Report. In the absence of a Director of Sales & Marketing, attend and lead Sales and BEO meetings with the team. Attend weekly staff meetings, weekly sales, catering, and all BEO Meetings. Make personal sales calls. Complete projects as determined by the Director of Sales & Marketing. To do this kind of work, you must be able to: Understand sales principles relating to the product you are selling. Organize activities to make the best use of time and efforts. Express yourself well when talking to potential buyers or sellers, to discuss features of the products or services involved and convince the other person of both your knowledge and integrity. Use arithmetic in computing the cost of sale to customer. Maintain enthusiasm and interest throughout all conferences with buyers and sellers. Keep accurate records of contacts, sales, and purchases. Be available on nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands: Lifting 30 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing. Environmental Conditions: Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. A job is considered "inside" if the worker spends approximately 75% or more of the time inside. Math Skills: Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to: Deal with system of real numbers; algebraic solution of equations; and probability and statistical inference. Apply fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion. Language Skills: Must have developed language skills to the point to be able to: Read newspapers, periodicals, journals, and manuals. Write business letters, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Participate effectively in discussions and debates. Speak extemporaneously on a variety of subjects. Relationships to Data, People and Things: Data: Coordinating: Determining time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination and/or reporting on events. People: Supervising: Determining or interpreting work procedures for a group of workers, assigning specific duties to them, maintaining harmonious relations among them and promoting efficiency. A variety of responsibilities are involved in this function. Creating strong relationships with potential clients and the general public. Things: Handling: Using body members, hand tools, and/or special devices to work, move, or carry objects or materials. Involves little or no latitude for judgment with regard to attainment of standards or in selecting appropriate tools, objects or materials. Specific Vocational Preparation: Specific vocational training should include a significant combination of college education, on-the-job training, or essential experience in less responsible jobs which lead to the higher job or serving in other jobs. Over 2 years' experience in Sales with some background in convention center operations is desirable. (Pay range: $75,000 - $85,000)

As a Waiter / Bartender at Local 92, you will play a crucial role in delivering an unmatched dining and drinking experience. You'll bring energy, expertise, and a personable approach to serving our guests, ensuring their time with us is memorable. Your knowledge of our menu, ability to handle busy shifts, and passion for hospitality will make you an invaluable member of our team. Key Responsibilities: - Provide exceptional table service and bar experiences to guests. - Demonstrate extensive knowledge of our menu, with a focus on our sharing plates and cocktail offerings. - Engage with guests to create a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere. - Manage high volumes of diners and bar patrons efficiently. - Participate in the ongoing development of our cocktail menu. - Ensure all guests have a unique, fun, and one-of-a-kind experience. Required Skills and Qualifications: - 2+ years of experience in a waiter/bartender role, preferably in a fast-paced restaurant or bar environment. - Proficient in mixology, with a track record of crafting innovative cocktails. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with guests. - Capable of managing large groups and private events with professionalism and ease. - A vibrant, social, energetic, and knowledgeable approach to service. Desired Traits: - A genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences. - A team player, willing to support colleagues and contribute to a positive working environment. - Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Job Title: Sales Manager Department: Sales Reports To: Founder Company Overview: Spoon and Shutter is a food photography company leveraging their expertise and special eye for delicious food photography to help restaurants around New York City and the surrounding boroughs represent their menus online. Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Sales Manager to drive revenue growth by securing new clients and managing existing accounts. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales, preferably within the food and beverage or creative industries, and a passion for working between the client and photography teams to schedule and drive profitable photography and visual storytelling projects. Responsibilities: Develop and execute sales strategies: Identify and target potential clients, build relationships, and present compelling sales pitches to secure new business. Manage existing accounts: Nurture relationships with existing clients, identify opportunities. Generate leads: Utilize various lead generation methods, including networking, cold calling, email marketing, and social media outreach. Collaborate with internal teams: Work closely with photographers, stylists, and project managers to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction. Track and analyze sales performance: Monitor key sales metrics, identify areas for improvement, and report on sales progress to management. Stay up-to-date on industry trends: Research and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in food photography and visual marketing. Qualifications: Proven sales experience: 3+ years of experience in a sales role, with a demonstrated track record of success in generating leads and closing deals. Industry knowledge: Familiarity with the food and beverage industry and/or the creative industry is highly desirable. Passion for photography: A genuine interest in photography and visual storytelling. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and internal teams. Strong negotiation and closing skills: Ability to effectively negotiate contracts and close deals. Self-motivated and results-oriented: A proactive and driven individual with a strong work ethic and a focus on achieving targets. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary: 100% commission based. Commission structure: Opportunity to earn significant commissions based on sales performance. Benefits package: None

We are looking for a professional, high-energy bartender with excellent communication skills to serve classical cocktails and exciting new beverages to our customers. The bartender will greet customers, learn about their preferences, answer questions, recommend menu items, and prepare and serve beverages and food. You will also upsell items, create recipes, utilize proper equipment and ingredients, and handle basic cleaning duties. To succeed as a bartender, you should have a neat appearance and an engaging, friendly personality. You should be efficient, observant, knowledgeable, and personable. Bartender Responsibilities: - Welcoming customers, reading and listening to people to determine beverage preferences, making recommendations, and taking drink orders. - Planning drink menus and informing customers about new beverages and specials. - Selecting and mixing ingredients, garnishing glasses, and serving beverages to customers. - Checking identification to ensure customers are the legal age to purchase alcohol. - Taking inventory and ordering supplies to ensure bar and tables are well-stocked. - Adhering to all food safety and quality regulations. - Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register. - Maintaining a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment. - Developing new cocktail recipes.

Job Overview As a Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen, managing food preparation, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences for customers. Please take note that this position is per diem and there will be opportunities not only in Manhattan but also in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and East Rutherford, NJ. Duties - Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities - Create menus and develop new recipes - Ensure compliance with food safety regulations - Manage kitchen staff and coordinate their tasks - Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed - Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment Skills - 2 years of chef experience required - Food service management - Cooking expertise - Inventory management - Team leadership and management - Fine dining experience - Supervisory skills - Restaurant operations knowledge - Dietary department understanding Job Type: Part-time Pay: $30.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Chef: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person

*Job Overview* We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation and a strong understanding of food safety and handling practices. As a Line Cook, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently, delivering high-quality meals to our guests. Your culinary expertise will contribute to our restaurant's reputation for excellence in the food industry. *Responsibilities* - Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards. - Assist in the preparation of catering orders as needed. - Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and workstations. - Ensure proper food handling and storage procedures are followed to maintain food safety. - Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely service during peak hours. - Operate kitchen equipment safely, including knives and other culinary tools. - Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and communicate needs to management. - Participate in menu planning and development as part of the culinary team. *Requirements* - Proven experience in food preparation within a restaurant or catering environment is preferred. - Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices in the culinary field. - Strong knife skills and familiarity with various cooking techniques. - Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team setting. - A passion for cooking and willingness to learn new skills in the dietary department. - Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Join us in creating memorable dining experiences through your culinary talents!