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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    10 hours ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features refined, unexpectedly playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in two distinct culinary experiences: a bold tasting or prix fixe menu in the dining room and an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room. An extensive selection of wines showcases exceptional diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions. The Modern holds two Michelin stars, a Three Star review in the New York Times, four James Beard Awards, and the Grand Award from Wine Spectator and is part of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group. Who you are: As a Line Cook, you have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, and devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail. What you’ll do: • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality, • Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu, • Consistently ensure that station mise en place is prepped, seasoned, and stocked throughout service and overall station remains clean and organized, • Effectively participates in a professionally run service period, ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication, • Maintain a calm mental athleticism while managing picks and simultaneously taking direction from expediters and culinary leaders, • Promote teamwork and excellence amongst the kitchen team, • Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow What we need from you: • 1+ years in a Line Cook position at a full-service restaurant, or similar experience, • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, • English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required What you’ll get from us: At Union Square Hospitality Group, *extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do.* We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Line Cook, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $20 - $25/hour, • Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options, • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care, • Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work, • Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings, • Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services, • Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship, • Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones, • Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking, • Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together. • We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong, • Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships, • Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most, • Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled, • Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity, • Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake *The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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  • Retail Associate
    Retail Associate
    1 month ago
    $25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    How to Apply The role We're looking for a full-time Retail Associate to join us at the Element Brooklyn Gallery of Scent in the South Street Seaport. The space is part refillery, part scent museum, part candle workshop – there's nothing else quite like it in the city. This is a full-time role, Wednesday through Sunday, 11am–7pm. We're looking to fill it as soon as possible. Although the Gallery is a limited run (through the end of the year), we expect to open another retail location and this role will transition there – it can also transition for the right candidate to a role at our Bushwick warehouse. What you'll do • Welcome visitors and walk them through the scent gallery – 30 stations where guests explore perfumery ingredients, • Help customers create their personalized "Scent Portrait" and encourage them to share it, • Operate the refillery: guiding customers through our refillable soaps, helping them choose a vessel, and handling the refill process, • Support candle-making workshops – setup, welcoming attendees, assisting the workshop lead, • Run the POS and handle transactions, • Keep the space clean, well-merchandised, and restocked throughout your shift, • Help us document the space – we'll encourage you to grab photos and short videos that we can use on our channels You might be a great fit if you... • Genuinely like people and can hold a conversation with anyone, • Are interested in fragrance, design, sustainability, or retail – and can learn our product range quickly enough to speak to it with confidence, • Are reliable and can commit to a Wednesday–Sunday schedule, 11am–7pm – note that this role covers both weekend days, • Are available to start right away, • Have some retail, hospitality, or customer-facing experience – not required, but helpful, • Can get up to speed with new tools (like POS systems) quickly, • Are based in NYC and can get to the Seaport easily Compensation $25 per hour, 40 hours a week, plus the opportunity for a performance bonus tied to how the Gallery does overall. All full-time employees are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance and we offer 401k matching. About Element Brooklyn Element Brooklyn is a sustainable luxury home goods brand that makes refillable home and body care products. We're on a mission to prove that sustainability can be beautiful, luxurious, and actually affordable. Our refill-first model has kept over 560,000 bottles out of landfills, and we're just getting started.

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  • Support (AM)
    Support (AM)
    6 days ago
    $11.35 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Located on the Museum of Modern Art's sixth floor, the Terrace Cafe offers sharable plates, salads, sandwiches, and desserts in a vibrant restaurant setting surrounded by art. With full-service hospitality and expansive outdoor seating, diners can enjoy sweeping views of Midtown Manhattan from the terrace. Located on the second floor, Cafe 2 offers a family-friendly atmosphere serving rustic Italian dishes. Gather around communal tables and enjoy handmade pastas, sandwiches, artisanal cheeses, and fresh salads, alongside kid-friendly classics that make it a perfect stop for visitors of all ages. Who you are: A vital member of the Service team, the Support role encompasses setting up the dining room, setting tables, clearing tables, pouring water, running food, working with servers and expediters, resetting the dining room, polishing glassware and various tasks that support service at the restaurant. What you’ll do: • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality, • Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for guests, • Possess an understanding of proper steps of service and engage in table maintenance and resetting with efficiency, speed and grace, • Stay informed and knowledgeable of all menu items and proper mise to accompany each dish, • Maintain the high standards of cleanliness and proper appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant, • Demonstrates an eagerness to continue to learn and grow, • Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success What we need from you: • Experience in a guest-facing restaurant role preferred, but not necessary, • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time, • Ability to balance & carry multiple plates, glass racks and or/glasses, and lift objects up to 30 lbs., • English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required What you’ll get from us: At Union Square Hospitality Group, *extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do.* We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Support team member, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $11.35/hour plus tips, • Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options, • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care, • Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work, • Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings, • Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services, • Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship, • Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones, • Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking, • Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together. • We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong, • Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships, • Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most, • Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled, • Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity, • Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake *The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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