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  • Hospitality & Operations Lead (Lead Barista with Lead Management Skills)
    Hospitality & Operations Lead (Lead Barista with Lead Management Skills)
    3 days ago
    Full-time
    Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

    About Light Switch Light Switch is a neighborhood coffee shop and bar opening in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. By day, we serve specialty coffee, pastries and light fare. By night, we transition into a relaxed social environment serving beer, wine, spritzes and shareable food offerings. We are seeking Hospitality & Operations Leads to join our opening leadership team. These roles are responsible for helping establish service standards, training team members, maintaining operational excellence and delivering exceptional guest experiences across both daytime and evening service. Working alongside the co-founders of the business Henry and Mark. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building a new hospitality business from the start. Position Summary The Hospitality & Operations Lead is a hands-on lead role responsible for overseeing front-of-house operations, supporting daily business performance and ensuring an outstanding guest experience throughout all trading periods. This role requires flexibility to lead both coffee service and evening beverage service, while acting as a role model for hospitality, teamwork and operational execution. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable leading a busy morning coffee rush, coaching team members during service and hosting guests during evening operations alongside the rest of the team. Key Responsibilities Guest Experience & Hospitality ● Deliver exceptional hospitality and create memorable guest experiences ● Build relationships with regular guests and foster community engagement ● Resolve guest concerns professionally and confidently ● Ensure service standards are consistently executed throughout the day and evening Coffee Operations ● Prepare and serve specialty coffee beverages to company standards ● Monitor coffee quality and consistency ● Support coffee training and ongoing development of team members ● Maintain espresso equipment and coffee workstations Evening Beverage Operations ● Serve beer, wine and spritzes to company standards ● Support beverage menu development and seasonal offerings ● Maintain beverage quality, presentation and service standards ● Ensure compliance with responsible alcohol service practices Leadership & Training ● Lead shifts and act as the senior team member on duty ● Train, coach and develop hospitality team members ● Support onboarding of new hires ● Drive accountability for service, cleanliness and operational standards ● Foster a positive and collaborative team culture Operations & Administration ● Open and close the business according to established procedures ● Perform cash handling and end-of-day reconciliation ● Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering requirements ● Assist with receiving deliveries and stock management ● Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations Business Performance ● Drive sales through guest engagement and product knowledge ● Support achievement of labor and operational goals ● Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and guest satisfaction ● Act as a trusted partner to ownership in day-to-day operations Qualifications Required ● Minimum 2-3 years hospitality experience ● Experience in specialty coffee (experienced barista), restaurants, bars or hospitality operations ● Strong leadership and communication skills ● Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment ● Passion for hospitality and guest experience ● Flexible availability including mornings, evenings and weekends ● Food Handler certification Preferred ● Experience leading shifts ● Specialty coffee experience ● Wine, beer or beverage service experience ● Experience with Toast POS ● Experience in a new start-up operation. What Success Looks Like ● Outstanding guest experience across all dayparts. ● Consistent coffee and beverage quality ● Strong team culture and engagement ● Well-executed openings, closings and shift transitions ● Operational excellence throughout both daytime and evening service ● Positive contribution to the growth and reputation of Light Switch Compensation ● Competitive hourly wage ● Participation in tip pool ● Leadership development opportunities ● Opportunity for future advancement as the business grows Schedule Full-time position averaging 35-40 hours per week with a mixture of morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts. But we are flexible depending on the individual's needs. This role ideal requires flexibility to support both coffee and evening beverage operations. Or specifically one day-part throughout the week and weekend.

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  • Kitchen Team Member
    Kitchen Team Member
    5 days ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Join the Adobo Mexican Grill Team! Now Hiring: Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Grill Cooks, Evening & Late-Night Team Members Location: In Person Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends, Evenings, Late Night At Adobo Mexican Grill, we're more than just another fast-casual eatery—we're a vibrant, community-focused restaurant with a passion for authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch. We're dedicated to fostering a positive work culture, offering development opportunities, and serving flavors that bring people together. If you're enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking, and eager to grow, we'd love to welcome you to our family. Open Positions Prep Cook As a Prep Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing fresh ingredients and ensuring the kitchen is fully stocked and ready for service. Responsibilities: • Wash, cut, portion, and prepare fresh ingredients, • Prepare sauces, salsas, proteins, and vegetables according to recipes, • Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization, • Follow food safety and sanitation standards, • Assist cooks and kitchen team as needed Line Cook As a Line Cook, you'll play a critical role in executing orders accurately and efficiently during service. Responsibilities: • Prepare menu items to Adobo standards, • Work multiple stations including expo, assembly, fryer, and sauté, • Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation, • Keep stations clean, stocked, and organized, • Work collaboratively with team members during busy shifts Grill Cook As a Grill Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing our signature proteins and ensuring every guest receives fresh, flavorful food. Responsibilities: • Cook chicken, steak, and other proteins to company standards, • Monitor food quality, temperature, and freshness, • Maintain grill station cleanliness and organization, • Manage inventory and prep levels throughout the shift, • Follow all food safety procedures What You'll Bring to the Table • Friendly, positive, and welcoming attitude, • Strong work ethic and reliability, • Passion for serving the community and creating memorable guest experiences, • Willingness to learn and work across multiple stations, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Must be at least 18 years old, • Ability to communicate effectively in the primary language(s) of the workplace, • Spanish language proficiency preferred (not required), • Bilingual team members are especially valued as many of our guests speak Spanish What We Offer • Competitive Pay, • Free Team Meals During Shifts, • Flexible Scheduling, • Paid Training, • Career Growth Opportunities, • Supportive and Inclusive Team Environment, • Opportunities for Advancement into Leadership Roles Why You'll Love Working at Adobo "We serve up incredible flavors, but it's the warmth, togetherness, and joy of Mexican culture that truly makes every shift feel like a fiesta." Meaningful Growth Many of our managers and leaders started as crew members and worked their way up. Supporting Your Goals We believe in education, wellness, and work-life balance. Work-Life That Sticks With You We offer flexibility, development opportunities, and a workplace where your contributions are valued. Available Shifts • Morning Prep, • Lunch Service, • Evening Shifts, • Late-Night Shifts, • Weekend Availability Preferred If you're ready to join a growing team that values hard work, great food, and great people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start building your future with Adobo Mexican Grill.

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  • Cashier / Sales Assistant
    Cashier / Sales Assistant
    7 days ago
    $15–$23 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    NY Bakery and Desserts is hiring Cashier / Sales Team Members for our evening shift! We are a busy and growing bakery in New York, surrounded by some of the best pastries, desserts, and sweets in the city. You will be working with talented dessert chefs and a strong team. Training will be provided, and as the company continues to grow, there is real opportunity to move up into supervisor or management positions. We are currently hiring for the 4pm-12am shift only. Requirements: • Must be legally allowed to work in the U.S., • Minimum 2 years of experience in food service, bakery, café, restaurant, or similar business, • Barista experience is a plus, • Must be able to keep the work station and store clean, organized, and presentable, • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, • Must have a positive, professional, and sales-focused attitude, • Must be able to work weekends, • Must be available for 4pm-12am evening shifts, 40 hours per week, • Must be able to start as soon as possible Please do not apply if you are only looking for morning shifts. We are only hiring for evening shifts at the moment. Sales are very important for our team. If your sales performance is strong, bonuses and raises are available. Pay: $15/hour + tips Average with tips: $22-$24/hour Location: 512 7th Avenue New York, NY 10018 If you are interested, please call to schedule an interview.

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