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  • Manager
    Manager
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Powerhouse Arts District, Jersey City

    We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Manager to lead our team in delivering exceptional food service experiences. This role is vital in overseeing daily restaurant operations, managing staff, ensuring top-quality food preparation, and maintaining outstanding customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive food industry knowledge, and a passion for hospitality excellence. As a Manager, you will drive operational success while fostering a positive and motivated team environment. Duties Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including food preparation, service quality, and customer engagement Lead, train, and develop staff to ensure high standards of food safety, hospitality, and teamwork Manage inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining optimal stock levels using POS systems such as Toast Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations related to food handling and sanitation standards Supervise shift management, including scheduling staff, cash handling, and resolving customer concerns promptly Monitor food production processes to uphold quality standards in both casual dining and fine dining settings Implement training & development programs to enhance staff skills in culinary techniques, customer service, and food safety Requirements Proven management experience within the food service industry, ideally in quick service or fast food restaurants with casual or fine dining experience Extensive knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management Familiarity with POS systems such as Aloha POS or Micros POS for order processing and sales tracking Strong background in inventory control, budgeting, and food cost management Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in supervising teams, interviewing candidates, and staff training & development Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle diverse guest needs professionally Experience in managing shift operations within a hospitality or restaurant environment Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations related to food handling and sanitation Hospitality management background with experience in catering, banquet services or hotel settings is a plus Join us to lead a vibrant team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences! We value energetic leaders who thrive on building strong teams while ensuring operational excellence. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your management career within the thriving food industry.

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  • Junior Project Manager
    Junior Project Manager
    17 days ago
    $55000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    West Orange

    Junior Project Manager Job Description The Opportunity: Our Company exists to enhance the beauty of American spaces through unreasonable service and extraordinary craftsmanship. For 30 years, Imperial has served New Jersey by bringing craftsmanship and top-notch service to every project, beautifying spaces and bringing excellence to everything we do. We are growing and looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Jr. Project Manager. This role is responsible for managing painting projects from assessment to closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will serve as the main point of contact for our clients and be accountable for upholding our high bar for customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, like to be on your feet, enjoy serving others, managing projects, teams, and client relationships, we’d love to hear from you. This is an entry level role. You will train under our Project Managers until you’ve learned how and why we do things the way we do. Benefits: • 401K, • Paid Time Off, • Company Vehicle, Cell Phone, • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance What You’ll Do: • Manage painting projects end-to-end, from assessment and scheduling to final closeout, ensuring alignment with contracts and specifications., • Develop work plans, assign labor, and coordinate site mobilization, daily operations, and material deliveries., • Monitor project costs against budgets and address potential overruns with corrective actions., • Build and maintain client relationships to promote repeat business and ensure high level of satisfaction, with full accountability for job quality and budget per account and project., • Support accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and identification of financial risks., • Act as primary contact for clients and vendors, providing regular updates and managing change requests., • Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve field issues rapidly and avoid delays., • Conduct quality inspections, enforce company standards, train painters per the Imperial Way, and ensure compliance with OSHA and safety policies., • Your primary service areas will be Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic counties in NJ, as well as locations in Manhattan. You will spend a lot of time on the road. What We’re Looking For: • Minimum 2+ years of work experience, • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites across New Jersey and Manhattan Necessary skills: • Fluent written and verbal English; detail-oriented; planning and organization Bonus if you have: • Previous experience in project management, hospitality, retail, engineering, or sales-related roles, • Bachelor’s degree or trade school certification, • Fluency in Spanish

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  • Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs
    Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    POSITION DETAILS: The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, the Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs is responsible for the development, facilitation, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, growth, and management of grant funded and tuition-based technology programs in workforce development, as well as the management and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships. They ensure that the division meets its technology training program performance goals and financial growth targets, oversee administrative services, supervise staff, hire instructors, and evaluate the curriculum of individual programs. Additionally, the Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs will drive programmatic improvement of current certificate programs, as well as innovation of new certificate programs using stakeholder feedback from relevant industry partners and job sector recommendations. As the Principal Investigator (PI) of multiple grants, the Director of ACE Technology Programs is responsible for all compliance and accurate reporting to grant stakeholders including the College, CUNY, and Research Foundation of CUNY. Finally, the Director of ACE Technology Programs will lead the department’s Technology Advisory Board and engage industry to form new employer partnerships to advance apprenticeship and internship opportunities for students with a focus on job placement upon completion. This will require a thorough understanding of the Department of Labor, trade associations, and union procedures and protocols. This position is grant-funded and annual appointment is contingent upon continued funding. The Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs also performs other related duties as delegated by the AVP. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following: • Lead BMCC’s ACE Technology and Apprenticeship department ensuring all courses and programs meet performance milestones and current labor market standards., • Engage with technology business leaders to ensure courses and training programs are aligned with current and future labor market needs including certifications and establish meaningful partnerships that provide ongoing apprenticeships and work experiences for students., • Serve as liaison from BMCC between the Adult Continuing Education (ACE) department, NYS Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, unions, and trade associations regarding apprenticeship matters., • Drive programmatic improvement using employer feedback, student feedback, programmatic learnings, and grow the program team’s industry expertise and content-specific knowledge., • Collaborate with college departments to generate articulation agreements, credit for prior learning, and co-listing courses., • Create new technology training programs that result in industry-recognized credentials., • Proven success in managing and scaling grant-funded workforce development or education programs, including meeting key performance indicators and achieving financial targets., • Knowledge of and direct experience with NYS Registered Apprenticeship programs., • Demonstrated deep knowledge of current technology landscape, including essential certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, PMP, or equivalent high-level technical credentials) and demonstrable proficiency in relevant programming languages and platforms (e.g., Python, Java, cloud environments like Azure/GCP, or modern DevOps toolchains).", • Must have established employer relationships in the tech field in NYC, • Experience with managing budgets and grants., • A bachelor’s degree in a technology related field., • A master’s degree in management or STEM field., • 5 years of direct experience teaching technology or apprenticeship programs., • Proven ability to increase enrollments in tuition-based certificate programs., • Proven ability to receive awarded grants for continuing education or workforce programs., • Provides leadership for the development and implementation of new programs of study and ensures the coordination and implementation of program components., • Plans, markets and implements College programs in Continuing Education, developing overall programs and overseeing development of content, budgets, and marketing strategies., • Develops funding proposals; solicits grant information and provides leadership and guidance in partnering with community and governmental agencies., • Provide fiscal oversight and evaluation; develops strategic and operating plans; reports progress and results to management., • Oversees a comprehensive marketing and public information program., • Manages staff of the Continuing Education office., • Represents Continuing Education within the College community and externally. CLOSING DATE January 5, 2026 JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 31362 Location Borough of Manhattan CC

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  • Chef
    Chef
    25 minutes ago
    Full-time
    Upper Clinton Hill, Newark

    We are seeking an experienced and passionate International Chef specializing in Caribbean cuisine with a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of authentic Caribbean flavors, spices, and cooking techniques, and the ability to deliver high-quality dishes that reflect traditional and modern Caribbean culinary styles in an international setting. Key Responsibilities: Prepare, cook, and present authentic Caribbean dishes with consistency and high quality Develop and curate menus inspired by Caribbean cuisines, including traditional and contemporary interpretations Ensure proper use of Caribbean spices, marinades, and cooking techniques (jerk, stewing, grilling, roasting, etc.) Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and quality standards Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations Manage inventory, food costs, and supplier coordination for specialty ingredients Train and supervise kitchen staff in Caribbean cooking techniques and presentation Collaborate with management on menu planning, special events, and cultural food promotions Maintain high standards of taste, presentation, and guest satisfaction Qualifications & Requirements: Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a professional chef specializing in Caribbean cuisine Formal culinary training or professional certification preferred Strong knowledge of Caribbean regional cuisines (e.g., Jamaican, Trinidadian, Barbadian, Haitian, etc.) Experience working with Caribbean ingredients, seasonings, and flavor profiles Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills Knowledge of international food safety and hygiene standards Willingness to work internationally and adapt to local sourcing when necessary Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience working in international hotels, resorts, or multicultural kitchens Menu development and food cost control expertise Strong plating and presentation skills Ability to balance authenticity with modern culinary trends

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  • Front Office Manager
    Front Office Manager
    7 days ago
    Full-time
    Bloomfield

    Milestones Child Care Academy is dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for young children. As a leading daycare and preschool provider, we prioritize safety, learning, and development to foster the growth of every child in our care. Summary We are seeking a Front Office Manager to oversee the daily operations of our childcare facility located in Bloomfield. This role is vital in ensuring smooth administrative functions and delivering excellent customer service to families and staff alike. Responsibilities Manage front desk operations, including greeting visitors and handling inquiries. Coordinate communication between parents, staff, and management. Ensure a welcoming and professional environment for children, parents, and staff. Oversee scheduling, appointments, and administrative tasks. Maintain accurate records of attendance and other essential documentation. Support staff with customer service issues and resolve concerns promptly. Implement policies that enhance the safety and well-being of children. Collaborate with management to improve overall facility operations. Qualifications Proven experience in hospitality management or customer service roles. Excellent communication skills in English; multilingual abilities are a plus. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Friendly demeanor with a professional attitude. Prior experience in a childcare or educational setting is preferred but not required. Proficiency with multi-line phone systems and basic administrative software. Call-To-Action 'Join our team at Milestones Child Care Academy where your organizational skills can make a real difference in young lives. If you’re passionate about creating a positive environment for children and families, we’d love to hear from you—apply today to become part of our caring community.'

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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    22 days ago
    $65000–$80000 yearly
    Full-time
    Newport, Jersey City

    About the Concept We are a waterfront restaurant in Jersey City entering an exciting new chapter as a modern, Thai-inspired pan-Asian kitchen & bar. The concept blends bold Southeast Asian flavors, elevated casual dining, a cocktail-forward bar program, and a strong focus on year-round operations, takeout & delivery, and disciplined service standards. We are seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to help lead day-to-day operations, maintain structure across teams, and support inventory and vendor management across both FOH and BOH. Position Summary The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations and front-of-house execution while partnering closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure consistency across service, labor, inventory, and the overall guest experience. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented operator who is comfortable managing inventory and vendor relationships, driving cost control, and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, Asian or Asian-inspired restaurant environment. This is not a passive management role — the ideal candidate thrives in building systems, coaching teams, and driving results. Key Responsibilities Operations & Leadership • Oversee daily restaurant operations, with primary ownership of front-of-house execution, • Lead by example on the floor during service, ensuring pacing, quality, and hospitality standards, • Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followed; personally open/close shifts as needed, • Partner closely with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain food and beverage consistency Inventory, Ordering & Vendor Management • Track and manage bar inventory levels, including spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, • Monitor usage, par levels, and ordering cadence to minimize waste and stockouts, • Support BOH leadership with kitchen inventory and ordering, as needed, • Manage and maintain relationships with multiple vendors (food, beverage, beverage distributors, supplies), • Coordinate deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely replenishment of stock, • Assist with cost control and inventory accuracy Team Management & Training • Hire, train, and develop FOH staff including servers, bartenders, runners, and hosts, • Enforce service standards, appearance guidelines, and operating procedures, • Conduct ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action when necessary, • Build clear training systems for menu knowledge, service flow, and guest interaction Labor, Scheduling & Performance • Create and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets, • Monitor labor cost, sales per labor hour, and staffing efficiency, • Ensure staff performance aligns with expectations and business needs Guest Experience • Handle guest concerns and service recovery professionally and efficiently, • Maintain a consistent, elevated guest experience during all service periods, • Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities for improvement Financial & Administrative Oversight • Support inventory management and cost-control initiatives, • Review sales performance, labor metrics, and operational reports, • Utilize POS and restaurant management systems (Toast experience preferred) Qualifications • Minimum 4+ years of restaurant management experience in full-service dining, • Experience in Asian or Asian-inspired concepts strongly preferred, • Proven ability to manage high-volume service environments, • Ability to create and implement SOPs for FOH staff to follow and execute, • Strong understanding of FOH systems, labor management, and service standards, • Comfortable enforcing accountability and performance expectations, • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, • Proficiency with POS systems (Toast a plus), • Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays What We Offer • Leadership role in a growing, evolving concept, • Opportunity to shape systems, standards, and culture, • Year-round operation with strong bar and dinner traffic, • Competitive compensation + performance bonus based on experience, • Growth potential as the concept continues to evolve If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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  • Financial Controller
    Financial Controller
    22 days ago
    $75000–$85000 yearly
    Full-time
    Mid Island, Staten Island

    CONTROLLER Full-Time, Staten Island, New York WHO WE ARE Snug Harbor is an expansive culture park on Staten Island where arts, nature, education, and history converge to offer dynamic programming, events, and festivals to our diverse community. Located less than 1.5 miles from the Staten Island Ferry and easily accessible by public transportation, Snug Harbor welcomes nearly 500,000 visitors each year. Visitors can explore multiple museums, performances, festivals, a farm, and 83 acres of gardens, parkland, woodland, and wetlands. Founded in 1976 as a nonprofit organization, Snug Harbor is one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in America, transforming a 19th-century charitable rest home for sailors into a vibrant hub of contemporary culture and community connection. Today, Snug Harbor’s mission is dedicated to creating a vibrant culture park in Staten Island offering arts, nature, history, education and events for all. THE POSITION The Controller will oversee all day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting for Snug Harbor. This role manages two key team members: • Accounting & Purchasing Specialist – responsible for payables, procurement, and basic bookkeeping tasks., • Accounting & Revenue Systems Specialist – responsible for revenue-related accounting and managing revenue systems such as ticketing platforms, CRMs, and space rental SaaS systems. The Controller will maintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and support strategic financial initiatives. The Controller serves as a member of the Snug Harbor Senior Staff, attends Senior Staff meetings, and participates in collaborative strategic initiative work as assigned. The Controller may serve as a project manager on strategic initiatives as required. The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer. RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Oversight • Manage daily accounting operations through general ledger, including month-end close procedures and reconciliations., • Review biweekly payroll and related journal entries., • Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Team Leadership • Train, supervise and mentor the Accounting Specialists., • Delegate effectively and ensure timely completion of tasks. Accounts Payable & Procurement • Oversee processing of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports., • Ensure adherence to procurement policies and approval workflows., • Track payables and maintain schedules of uncleared transactions., • Supervise quarterly sales tax filings and related issues. Revenue & Systems Management • Oversee timely revenue recognition and reconciliation for ticketing, space rentals, and other earned income streams., • Ensure accuracy and integrity of data in ticketing systems, CRMs, and rental management platforms., • Maintain receivables tracking and follow-up procedures. Cash Management / Banking • Work with CFO to ensure cash flow to support operations and lead strategic initiatives as required., • Monitor bank account activity and report any unknown transactions or unexpected activity to the CFO., • Track bank balances against outstanding payables and incoming funds., • Review monthly bank reconciliations and ensure that unreconciled transactions are addressed., • Review bi-weekly check run before it’s presented to the CFO and President for approval., • Provide supervisory communication with the bank as necessary and coordinate administrative functions related to bank accounts, such as signature cards. Financial Reporting • Prepare quarterly reports for review by department heads, meet to discuss variances and ensure that adjustments are made within the close period., • Assist CFO with grants tracking and oversee payment substantiation for grant reporting by Accounting & Purchasing Specialist as requested., • Support CFO or President with budgets, forecasts, Board reporting and audit preparation as assigned. Internal Controls & Compliance • Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard organizational assets., • Ensure compliance with grant reporting requirements and restricted fund tracking. Risk Management • Oversee the corporate insurance renewal process, analyze existing policies with outside broker, and recommend changes to enhance coverage and reduce costs., • Lead negotiations with insurance carriers and brokers to secure optimal coverage terms and pricing for the organization., • Manage the claims process and ensure timely and fair claim resolution. Process Improvement • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and optimize system integrations. QUALIFCATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)., • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities., • Nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred., • Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct) and familiarity with ticketing/CRM systems., • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. SALARY AND BENEFITS Annual salary is commensurate with experience, at a range of $75,000.00 to $85,000.00. Snug Harbor offers a generous vacation/holiday schedule and participation in the Cultural Institutions Retirement System pension plan. TO APPLY Qualified candidates should complete the employee application form Snug Harbor celebrates and commits to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We value and seek the strengths of human variety across communities, in programming, with staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers, artists and visitors. Snug Harbor strives to build a culture of diversity of voice and representation, authentically inclusive spaces and equity for all. Snug Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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  • Personal Assistant (PA)
    Personal Assistant (PA)
    29 days ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Carlstadt

    Personal Assistant provides high-level, personalized support to a busy executive, ensuring day-to-day life and business activities run smoothly and efficiently. This role blends administrative excellence with lifestyle management, acting as a trusted gatekeeper, planner, and project coordinator for both professional and personal matters. Core Personal Support • Develops a strong understanding of the executive’s preferences, priorities, schedule, and communication style to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems., • Manages calendars, appointments, travel, and daily logistics, adjusting plans quickly as priorities change., • Handles personal scheduling, errands, reservations, and household-related tasks, ensuring the executive’s time is focused on high-value activities. Administrative & Communication Duties • Monitors and organizes the executive’s inbox, identifies urgent items, and drafts professional and personal correspondence for review., • Prepares and edits documents, reports, and presentations as needed, maintaining impeccable attention to detail and accuracy., • Coordinates meetings (virtual and in-person), including logistics, materials, and follow-up on action items until completion. Lifestyle, Travel, and Household Coordination • Arranges complex domestic and occasional international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, and detailed itineraries that reflect the executive’s preferences., • Coordinates with household and personal service providers (e.g., maintenance, cleaners, trainers) to ensure smooth operations and a well-managed home environment., • Supports personal projects, events, and special occasions, from planning through execution, with a discreet and personable approach. Skills, Experience, and Qualities • 2-5 years of experience supporting an executive, business owner, or high-net-worth individual in a personal and/or executive assistant capacity., • Exceptional organization, time management, and follow-through, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, discretion with confidential information, and a “person first” mentality focused on service, trust, and reliability.

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  • EXPERIENCED WAXER NEEDED — MUST DO MALE + FEMALE BRAZILIANS | COMMISSION ONLY
    EXPERIENCED WAXER NEEDED — MUST DO MALE + FEMALE BRAZILIANS | COMMISSION ONLY
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Nutley

    The award-winning Wax Den studio is expanding, and we’re looking for an experienced, skilled waxer who can confidently perform Brazilian services on both women AND men. If you’re fast, clean, and take pride in high-level work, you’ll fit right in. This is a 1099 commission-only role with strong earning potential for the right technician — no hourly rate. We are 100% dedicated to customer service and our ideal team member loves working around people. Position Summary • you will be responsible for waxing male and female clients; male Brazilian skills preferred, • handling challenges and explaining our products and services, • responsible for keeping operations running smoothly, • High-volume, in-demand waxing studio, • Steady flow of clients (we stay booked), • All rooms, systems, and setup included, • Advanced Brazilian training (including male Brazilians), • Flexible scheduling — set the days YOU want, • Online booking system that feeds you directly, • MUST have real experience with female and male Brazilians, • MUST be comfortable with speed waxing, • MUST deliver clean results with professional techniques, • MUST be licensed in NJ (Esthetician or Cosmetologist), • 35% once you hit $3,500/week in service revenue, • How many years of professional waxing experience do you have?, • Are you experienced and fully comfortable performing BOTH female and male Brazilian waxes?, • What is your average timing for a full female Brazilian?, • What is your average timing for a male Brazilian?, • This role is 1099, commission-only (30% base with 35–40% performance tiers). Are you comfortable with that structure?, • Which days/hours, Wednesday through Saturday, are you available to work?

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