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  • Head Maitre d'
    Head Maitre d'
    11 hours ago
    $90000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About the Role The Head Maître d’ owns NORTE’s reservation book and leads the guest experience from the first request for a table through the end of the visit. This role combines commercial judgment, precise dining room management, and highly personal hospitality. Working closely with the General Manager, the Head Maître d’ builds demand, develops regular guests, and ensures the room feels exceptional every night. In preparation for our upcoming opening, this position requires participation in a mandatory training program. Key Responsibilities Strategic Floor & Reservation Management • Own table inventory, availability, seating plans, pacing, and turn times., • Manage cancellations, waitlists, last-minute requests, and walk-ins to make effective use of every service., • Protect the guest experience while making sound decisions about covers and revenue., • Balance regulars, first-time guests, VIPs, celebrations, and walk-ins throughout the room. Guest Relations • Recognize guests, anticipate preferences, and turn first visits into lasting relationships., • Maintain accurate guest profiles and visit history in Loyalist., • Build genuine relationships with regulars, concierges, and the New York hospitality community., • Handle sensitive requests and guest recovery with discretion, warmth, and sound judgment. Service Leadership • Partner with the General Manager on daily reservation priorities, VIP arrivals, pacing, and guest experience., • Communicate seating decisions and guest information clearly to the host and service teams., • Make timely decisions during service as conditions change., • Serve as a trusted point of contact and an informed presence in the dining room. Qualifications • Prior experience as a Maître d’, Head Maître d’, or Reservations Manager at a high-demand New York City restaurant., • Direct, hands-on ownership of the reservation book, table inventory, waitlist, VIP relationships, and service pacing., • Strong command of Resy or OpenTable and restaurant table management., • Demonstrated ability to recognize guests, build regular clientele, and make effective decisions under pressure., • Excellent communication, organization, discretion, and sound business judgment., • Required: Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages, • Strong social intelligence, presence, and emotional awareness in high-profile guest-facing environments, • Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive guest matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment, • Warm, polished, and hospitality-driven demeanor, with a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences., • High level of professionalism, confidence, and poise in fast-paced, high-demand restaurant environments, • Preferred: Experience with a hospitality CRM such as Loyalist and established relationships within New York City’s restaurant community. Physical Requirements • Ability to work standing and walking for extended periods of time, • Ability to move and lift items up to 40 lbs as needed Measures of Success Success will be evaluated through covers and occupancy, effective use of released inventory, waitlist conversion, repeat visits, growth of the regular guest base, guest recognition, revenue performance, and the quality of the dining room experience Compensation Details • Compensation: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 annual salary, • Schedule: Full-time, • Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, Health Insurance

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  • Front of House Mixer
    Front of House Mixer
    24 hours ago
    $27–$35 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Details THISBOWL - NYC CHANGE FAST FOOD. CHANGE THE CULTURE. We’re growing fast and hiring Front of House Mixers across NYC. WHY THISBOWL? THISBOWL was born in Bondi Beach in 2016 out of one simple idea: change the culture of fast food. This founding mission continues to drive our team of quality-obsessed foodies as we grow. Today we have more than 60+ stores across Australia and 4 (and counting) in NYC. So why join us? Well, we’re not your average fast-food brand: we’re all about doing things differently. If you love great food, leading with heart, enjoy learning on the go and want to grow in a team that supports your growth, you’ll fit right in. We’re here to help you thrive, not just work. THE ROLE As a Mixer at THISBOWL, you’ll be an ambassador of our core values. You’ll be responsible for providing personalized customer experiences, walking our guests through the menu and making wholesome bowls from scratch. The make-line moves fast and it moves together, meaning you’ll rotate across stations, communicate constantly and back up your teammates without being asked. Job title: Mixer Employment type: (Hourly) Full-Time or Part-Time Compensation: $27-$35 per hour (includes base pay of $18-22 per hour + estimated tips of $9-$13 per hour). Every 6 months, mixers are eligible for performance-based bonuses. Actual tip earnings may vary and are not guaranteed. Availability: Our rosters include shifts across mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Perks: Free shift meal and discounts across all THISBOWL locations (yes, even on your days off). Training and continuous opportunities for career advancement. Access to exclusive merch. Plus, team parties... we’re always up to something! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Together with your fellow Mixers, Service Captains, and your Restaurant Manager you'll create delicious bowls and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You’ll be expected to: • Make wholesome bowls from scratch., • Deliver superior customer service, to every customer, every time., • Operate a point-of-sale (POS) register to complete customer transactions., • Cross-train across every station in the make-line and move between stations—including the cooking of our hot proteins., • Live out THISBOWL’s people and culture standards by contributing to an excellent work culture. WHAT YOU’LL BRING • Previous experience working in food, restaurants and/or customer experience preferred but not required., • Excellent communication skills and confidence working under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • A team player mindset and a positive can-do attitude., • Genuine passion for hospitality and food - a ‘foodie at heart’!, • Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays (with a variable schedule as per business needs). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY THISBOWL USA LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual offenses, arrest or conviction record (consistent with the NYC Fair Chance Act), credit history, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the New York State Human Rights Law and the New York City Human Rights Law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS THISBOWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, religious observance, and status as a victim of domestic violence, in accordance with applicable law. To request an accommodation in the application process or in performing the essential functions of this role, please contact the People and Culture team. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT THISBOWL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities so they can perform the essential functions of the role. This role is performed in a restaurant environment and may involve exposure to moderate noise levels, wet floors and other conditions commonly associated with food preparation and guest service operations. Team members in this position may be required to: • Stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the restaurant for extended periods, including using stairs where applicable., • Work in environments with varying temperatures, including refrigerated storage areas and near hot cooking equipment., • Be exposed to common food allergens, including but not limited to sesame, soy, dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, and gluten., • Work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs. Compensation Details Compensation: Hourly ($27.00 - $35.00) Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts Required Skills Ability to Work Collaboratively With Others Adaptability to Changing Work Environments Strong customer service orientation Attention to Detail in Food Preparation Time Management Skills Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Willingness to Learn and Grow Professionally Culinary Skills Related to Food Preparation

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  • Back of House Manager
    Back of House Manager
    4 days ago
    $55000–$65000 yearly
    Full-time
    Summit

    Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Job description: Do you love Mexican food? Well, we do too! We founded Tacoria as a way of bringing the authentic tastes, vibrant colors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Mexico to our local community. Our food is made fresh daily, and our ingredients come straight from local farms. (For more on our story, visit our website: www.tacoria.com.) Due to our current growth and expansion, we currently have several Kitchen Manager positions available at our restaurant in Edgewater. If you have experience managing and motivating a team of line cooks, enjoy working in a fast-paced and fun environment, and want to join a rapidly growing company with massive potential, then we want to hear from you. What will you be doing? • Managing a team of up to kitchen staff, including line chefs, • Ensuring the quality and consistency of our food, • Scheduling, supervising, and providing culinary training to the team, • Rolling out menu and recipe changes and ensuring staff is trained and well versed with our menu, • Maintaining equipment, • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and participating in audits and inspections, • Monitoring food costs What skills do you bring to the table? • Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, • One (1) year of previous restaurant experience (preferred), • Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team (1 year preferred), • Excellent communication skills, • Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS What else do you need? • US work authorization (required), • High school or equivalent (GED), • Culinary education or mentorship (preferred), • Serve Safe certification (preferred), • Flexibility and an open schedule to allows you to cover shifts as needed, • Reliable transportation to get you to work, • Ability to work an 8 hour shift, which may include weekends What do we offer? • Salary of $55,000 - $65,000 per year (depending on your experience), • Benefits & Perks including:, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training, • Free shift meals and discounts on your day off! This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects, • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction, • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture, • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail, • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction, • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment If you’d like to be part of a friendly and challenging (yet fun) environment, with potential for growth, then come join us as a Kitchen Manager. Help us share our culinary expertise with our customers while providing them with a taste of Mexican culture. Become part of our story! While COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in NJ, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our employees and our customers. We have sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place and we require our employees to: • Continue to wear personal protective equipment (provided), • Allow for temperature screenings Visit us at our Company's website: tacoria.com Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training Shift: • Day shift, • Evening shift, • Night shift Work Location: In person

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