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  • Team Member
    Team Member
    2 days ago
    $16.5–$18.5 hourly
    Part-time
    Civic Center, Manhattan

    • We are looking for experienced, passionate Team Members to grow with us!, • At NAYA, your development is our priority --- we train, mentor, and promote from within because we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you're a natural leader who loves great food, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to build your future with a brand on the rise, we want to meet you!, • You will love working at NAYA, • We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including:, • More on the way!, • At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success., • ++How You'll Impact++, • The Team Member plays a key role in NAYA's restaurant operations, trained to work across all stations, from front-of-house service to back-of-house preparation. Team Members provide outstanding customer service while ensuring store standards of cleanliness, organization, and quality. Responsibilities include preparing food, working on the service line, cooking on the grill, and setting up and stocking stations. Team Members collaborate with the team to prepare menu items and maintain a smooth, efficient service experience., • ++What You'll Do++, • Prepare daily production items in cooperation with kitchen staff., • Ensure food products are prepped correctly, following recipes and Naya's standards., • Follow recipes and portion control standards to maintain consistency and quality., • Wash dishes and tools used during food prep., • Minimize waste and assist with inventory counts., • Receive, disinfect, store, and organize deliveries following FIFO and best storage practices., • Maintain proper storage temperatures and rotation procedures per DOH regulations., • Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, tools, and workstations thoroughly and on schedule., • Keep floors in work areas clean, dry, and free of debris., • Ensure a sanitary, clean, and safe kitchen environment, maintaining all equipment and utensils., • Customer Service, • Provide timely and courteous service to guests in alignment with Naya's policies and procedures. • Display thorough knowledge of menu items, including beverages, and adhere to legal alcohol service requirements., • Greet guests, take orders, and expedite as needed, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction., • Ring orders into the POS system accurately and collect payments., • Assist customers with making change, as applicable., • Follow cash handling procedures, turning in accurate amounts daily., • Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation at the start of each shift., • Stock cashier stations with necessary items, including paper goods and ice water., • Change trash bags, wipe tables, and counters, and pack sauce sides and pita bread., • Turn on displays and play music as part of daily setup., • Follow the proper cash handling procedures and rings up items correctly, • Complete all side work and cleaning tasks to Naya's standards, including setting up sanitizing pails., • Support and assist team members as needed., • Communicate issues and ideas to the Chef or Director of Operations., • Participate in training and development of new employees to uphold Naya's service standards., • Adhere to sanitation standards and company policies on scheduling, clocking in/out, uniforms, and grooming., • Attend company meetings and training sessions as required., • Exhibit a friendly, positive, and helpful attitude at all times., • Carry out additional duties as assigned by management., • ++Who You Are++, • 1+ year experience as a restaurant team member at similar caliber concept, • The ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis., • The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day., • Excellent communicator in written and verbal formats., • Communicates information effectively and efficiently., • Completed the Train the Trainer course., • Maintain a friendly, helpful and positive attitude always., • Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Naya standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook, • The ability to withstand exposure to high volume of business and the movement, noise and temperature extremes associated with a busy restaurant., • Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress., • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business., • Attends mandatory meetings., • Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards., • Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times.

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    5 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Greenpoint, Brooklyn

    LINE COOK — Full Time (40 hrs/week) We're looking for a reliable, hardworking line cook to join our kitchen team. This is a full-time, back-of-house role covering everything from prep to close. Store Hours (Shifts scheduled within these hours): • Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, • Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM Responsibilities: • Open and close the kitchen, • Prep ingredients 1 hour before service (cutting chicken, portioning, etc.), • Cook on the fryer and stovetop, • Wash dishes and maintain a clean workspace, • Clean kitchen throughout the shift and 1 hour after close, • Assist with inventory checks What We're Looking For: • Kitchen experience preferred but not required — we'll train the right person, • Ability to work on your feet in a fast-paced environment, • Reliable, punctual, and a team player COCINERO DE LÍNEA — Tiempo Completo (40 hrs/semana) Buscamos un cocinero de línea confiable y trabajador para unirse a nuestro equipo de cocina. Este es un puesto de tiempo completo en la cocina que cubre todo, desde la preparación hasta el cierre. Horario de la Tienda (Los turnos se programan dentro de estos horarios): • Lunes – Jueves: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, • Viernes y Sábado: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM Responsabilidades: • Abrir y cerrar la cocina, • Preparar ingredientes 1 hora antes del servicio (cortar pollo, porcionar, etc.), • Cocinar en freidora y estufa, • Lavar platos y mantener el área de trabajo limpia, • Limpiar la cocina durante el turno y 1 hora después del cierre, • Ayudar con el control de inventario Lo Que Buscamos: • Se prefiere experiencia en cocina, pero no es requisito — capacitamos a la persona indicada, • Capacidad para trabajar de pie en un ambiente dinámico, • Puntual, responsable y con actitud de equipo

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  • Team Member
    Team Member
    2 days ago
    $16.5–$17 hourly
    Part-time
    Jersey City

    Summary At NAYA, we're on an exciting journey - growing fast, sharing authentic, fresh and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors, and building a team that grows right along with us. We are looking for experienced, passionate Team Members to grow with us! At NAYA, your development is our priority --- we train, mentor, and promote from within because we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you're a natural leader who loves great food, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to build your future with a brand on the rise, we want to meet you! If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. Reports to: General Manager Salary: $16.50 - $18.00 You will love working at NAYA We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including: • More on the way! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. How You'll Impact The Team Member plays a key role in NAYA's restaurant operations, trained to work across all stations, from front-of-house service to back-of-house preparation. Team Members provide outstanding customer service while ensuring store standards of cleanliness, organization, and quality. Responsibilities include preparing food, working on the service line, cooking on the grill, and setting up and stocking stations. Team Members collaborate with the team to prepare menu items and maintain a smooth, efficient service experience. What You'll Do Food Preparation Production • Prepare daily production items in cooperation with kitchen staff., • Ensure food products are prepped correctly, following recipes and Naya's standards., • Follow recipes and portion control standards to maintain consistency and quality., • Wash dishes and tools used during food prep., • Minimize waste and assist with inventory counts. Kitchen Organization Maintenance • Receive, disinfect, store, and organize deliveries following FIFO and best storage practices., • Maintain proper storage temperatures and rotation procedures per DOH regulations., • Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, tools, and workstations thoroughly and on schedule., • Keep floors in work areas clean, dry, and free of debris., • Ensure a sanitary, clean, and safe kitchen environment, maintaining all equipment and utensils. Customer Service • Provide timely and courteous service to guests in alignment with Naya's policies and procedures. • Display thorough knowledge of menu items, including beverages, and adhere to legal alcohol service requirements., • Greet guests, take orders, and expedite as needed, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction., • Ring orders into the POS system accurately and collect payments., • Assist customers with making change, as applicable., • Follow cash handling procedures, turning in accurate amounts daily. Front-of-House Station Management • Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation at the start of each shift., • Stock cashier stations with necessary items, including paper goods and ice water., • Change trash bags, wipe tables, and counters, and pack sauce sides and pita bread., • Turn on displays and play music as part of daily setup., • Follow the proper cash handling procedures and rings up items correctly, • Complete all side work and cleaning tasks to Naya's standards, including setting up sanitizing pails. Teamwork Communication • Support and assist team members as needed., • Communicate issues and ideas to the Chef or Director of Operations., • Participate in training and development of new employees to uphold Naya's service standards. Compliance Professionalism • Adhere to sanitation standards and company policies on scheduling, clocking in/out, uniforms, and grooming., • Attend company meetings and training sessions as required., • Exhibit a friendly, positive, and helpful attitude at all times., • Carry out additional duties as assigned by management. Who You Are • 1+ year experience as a restaurant team member at similar caliber concept, • The ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis., • The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8 to 10 hours a day., • Excellent communicator in written and verbal formats., • Communicates information effectively and efficiently., • Completed the Train the Trainer course., • Maintain a friendly, helpful and positive attitude always., • Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Naya standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook, • The ability to withstand exposure to high volume of business and the movement, noise and temperature extremes associated with a busy restaurant., • Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress., • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business., • Attends mandatory meetings., • Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards., • Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times., • Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Management Team.

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  • Sushi Chef
    Sushi Chef
    7 days ago
    $65000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    If you’ve got the discipline, we’ve got the sushi dojo If you’re the kind of sushi cook who pays attention, takes pride in clean work, and wants to grow through discipline and technique — you’ll fit in here. Not because you’re perfect, but because you’re committed. This position works out of the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort. THE WHY Sushi by Scratch believes that a team that is well taken care of will pay it forward to our guests, teammates and communities. Our goal is to support you so you can support those around you. We run organized kitchens, care about standards, communicate. We show up for each other day in and day out. Our culture is professional, focused, supportive and FUN! Sushi by Scratch Restaurants sees the value in teaching, training, and knows that cooks become chefs through mentorship, guidance and commitment. Everyone here is working toward the same goal — consistency, craft, and great hospitality. The expectation is simple: be prepared, be respectful, and bring pride to your work. THE ROLE You’ll be responsible for: • Executing recipes and techniques accurately, • Keeping a clean, organized station, • Learning and upholding SBS standards and systems, • Supporting daily service with focus and professionalism, • Working clean, orderly prep and maintaining quality, • Sushi rice production, sauces, fish storage, and rotation, • Bringing a positive attitude and respect for hospitality Non-Negotiables • 2+ years of kitchen experience (fine dining or high-standard kitchens preferred), • Positive attitude and willingness to learn, • High personal and professional standards, • Ability to work clean, organized, and efficiently, • Legally eligible to work in the U.S., • Current ServSafe Food Handler or ability to obtain before starting, • Reliability, punctuality, and consistency in prep + service, • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow systems, • Comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment The Extras We Appreciate • Experience in Michelin-level or similar kitchens, • Strong sushi fundamentals or Japanese cuisine background, • Jedi-level time management and station organization, • Curiosity about technique, ingredients, and craft, • Interest in mentoring or being a supportive teammate, • Comfort adapting to structured systems and evolving standards, • Familiarity with hospitality-driven service cadence, • Desire to contribute creatively as you grow On top of that Compensation $65,000–$75,000 / year** And additional benefits and perks For full time and part time that qualify you’ll get a full benefits package: • 401(k) + matching, • Health, dental, vision, • PTO after 60 days, • Employee discounts, • Wellness resources, • Opportunities for advancement

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  • Head Cook
    Head Cook
    15 days ago
    $19–$21 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Head Cook Casabuela Café Location: 232 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 7:00am–4:00pm Pay: $19-$21/hour + tips (base rate dependent on relevant experience, credentials and Spanish proficiency) Benefits: Up to 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave annually, 10 personal flex days and health insurance. About Casabuela Café: Where the Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a real need—for community, culture, and a space that honors both curiosity and tradition. Casabuela is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community—built to serve the village. Designed to feel like grandma’s house, Casabuela is a warm, sensory-rich living room filled with texture, comfort, and food made with care. We are a community-forward, family-owned café where connection, culture, and intentional cooking are at the heart of everything we do. The Role: We are seeking a Head Cook to join us at the opening of our Williamsburg-based café. This role is ideal for someone who values thoughtful preparation, consistency, and culturally rooted food. You will help bring Casabuela’s kitchen vision to life by executing dishes with care, respect, and pride. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and execute café food items with consistency and attention to detail, • Support daily kitchen operations, prep, and service, • Receive, inspect, accept and store food deliveries, returning and noting damage and spoiled items when necessary, • Support with the completion of daily purchases orders, • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards, • Track and record recipe changes, • Track and record kitchen inventory, • Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of hospitality, care, and community What We’re Looking For: • 2+ years experience working as a line cook or prep cook, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Foundational baking and pastry knowledge, a plus, • Strong standards of personal and kitchen cleanliness and safety, • Experience with or strong knowledge of Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine and flavors (traditional or modern), or a deep willingness to learn and honor the culture, preferred, • Strong knife skills and kitchen techniques, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, small-team environment, • A respectful, team-oriented attitude and passion for food made with intention Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of a café from the very beginning, • Cook food rooted in culture, memory, and tradition, • Work daytime hours in a supportive, community-driven space, • Competitive pay with tips If you believe food is a way to care for people and preserve culture, we’d love to hear from you.

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