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  • Guest Experience Manager
    Guest Experience Manager
    14 hours ago
    $80000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    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. At NAYA, our mission is to share the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us We are looking for an experienced, passionate person to grow with us as we live our mission. If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. 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: • Competitive pay to recognize your impact, • Competitive bonus plan Paid Vacation time • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving, • Flexible Spending Account, • Commuter benefits to make life easier, • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals --- because we believe in enjoying what we serve, • Pet Insurance - because, • Growth opportunities at every level --- we invest in developing leaders from within Employee Assistance, Pay on Demand, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and much more! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. The Guest Experience Manager is responsible for leading and evolving NAYA's end-to-end guest experience strategy across all channels --- including digital, in-store, and post-visit engagement. This role goes beyond response management to build scalable systems, insights, and processes that elevate guest satisfaction, loyalty, and brand perception. You will serve as the voice of the guest at a strategic level --- translating feedback into actionable insights, partnering cross-functionally to drive improvements, and ensuring consistency in how NAYA shows up for every guest. This is a highly visible role requiring a balance of empathy, operational awareness, analytical thinking, and leadership. How You'll Impact • Build and lead a best-in-class guest experience function that scales with NAYA's growth, • Increase guest satisfaction, retention, and brand loyalty through thoughtful engagement and recovery strategies, • Influence operational, digital, and marketing decisions through actionable guest insights, • Establish consistent, high-quality standards for guest communication across all platforms What You'll Do Guest Experience Strategy Leadership • Own and evolve NAYA's guest experience vision, standards, and communication approach, • Develop scalable processes for managing guest feedback across all channels, • Define success metrics (CSAT, response time, resolution rates, sentiment trends) and drive performance against them, • Lead initiatives that proactively enhance the guest journey, not just react to issues Guest Communication Recovery • Oversee all guest communications across email, surveys, social media, and third-party platforms, • Ensure responses are timely, empathetic, brand-aligned, and solutions-driven, • Design and implement elevated recovery strategies that turn negative experiences into loyalty-building moments, • Guide tone, voice, and messaging consistency across channels Insights Continuous Improvement • Analyze guest feedback to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities, • Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for Operations, Marketing, and Technology teams, • Partner cross-functionally to implement changes that improve both in-store and digital experiences, • Create reporting dashboards and regular insights summaries for leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration • Act as the central liaison between guest experience and internal teams, • Escalate and track critical issues, ensuring accountability and resolution, • Collaborate on product, menu, and operational changes based on guest feedback Systems, Tools Process Optimization • Own and optimize CRM and reputation management tools (e.g., Tattle, SOCI, Olo Engage, Yext, Salesforce, etc.), • Improve workflows, automation, and documentation practices, • Ensure all guest interactions are properly tracked, categorized, and leveraged for insights Operational Brand Alignment • Maintain deep knowledge of NAYA's menu, operations, and evolving systems, • Ensure all guest-facing communication reflects current offerings and brand standards, • Identify gaps between intended and actual guest experience What you Bring • 3+ years of experience in guest experience, customer experience, or hospitality operations (multi-unit or high-growth environment preferred), • Proven ability to move from execution to strategy --- building systems, not just managing tasks, • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with a strong sense of tone and brand voice, • Experience with CRM, guest feedback, and reputation management platforms, • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into action, • High attention to detail and organizational discipline, • Experience collaborating cross-functionally and influencing without direct authority A mindset that is: • Guest-obsessed: Sees every interaction as an opportunity to build trust and loyalty, • Strategic thinker: Looks beyond individual issues to identify patterns and long-term solutions, • Empathetic communicator: Balances care with clarity in every interaction, • Operator at heart: Understands the realities of restaurant environments and designs practical solutions, • Curious and growth-driven: Continuously looks for ways to improve systems, tools, and outcomes Ownership mentality: Takes full accountability for the guest experience end-to-end

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  • VP of Operations
    VP of Operations
    20 hours ago
    $180000–$200000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    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. Our mission is to build genuine connections through the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us We are looking for an experienced, passionate person to grow with us as we live our mission. If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. 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: • Competitive pay to recognize your impact, • Competitive bonus plan Paid Vacation time • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving, • Flexible Spending Account, • Commuter benefits to make life easier, • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals --- because we believe in enjoying what we serve, • Pet Insurance - because we love our furry friends, • Growth opportunities at every level --- we invest in developing leaders from within Employee Assistance, Pay on Demand, Identity Theft Protection, and much more! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. About the Role The Vice President of Restaurant Operations is a senior leader responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling performance, and building the infrastructure required for NAYA's next phase of growth. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to translate strategy into consistent, high-performing restaurant execution across all markets. This leader will own field operations, market expansion readiness, and the development of a strong, people-first culture that delivers exceptional guest experiences while driving profitable growth. How You'll Make an Impact Operational Strategy \& Business Performance • Translate company strategy into clear, executable operational plans across all restaurants and markets, • Drive consistent improvement in key performance metrics: sales, transactions, labor productivity, food cost, and store-level profitability, • Establish and reinforce operating standards that ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability, • Build systems, routines, and accountability structures that elevate execution across Area Managers and General Managers, • Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and performance targets Market Growth \& New Market Strategy • Lead operational readiness for new restaurant openings and market expansion, • Develop scalable playbooks for entering and stabilizing new markets, • Partner with Real Estate, Development, and Marketing to ensure successful market launches, • Build regional leadership structures to support multi-market growth (Market Directors, Area Managers), • Identify risks and opportunities in new and existing markets, adjusting strategy accordingly Guest Experience \& Brand Execution • Ensure consistent delivery of a high-quality, hospitality-driven guest experience across all locations, • Champion initiatives that enhance speed, accuracy, food quality, and overall guest satisfaction, • Partner with Marketing and Culinary to bring brand and menu initiatives to life in restaurants, • Leverage guest feedback and operational data to continuously improve the experience People \& Culture Leadership • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing field organization rooted in NAYA's values, • Create clear expectations, coaching rhythms, and accountability across all levels of operations, • Develop strong leadership pipelines (Shift Leaders → GMs → Area Managers → Market Directors), • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Compliance \& NYC Operational Expertise • Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws, with deep expertise in NYC Fair Workweek (FWW) requirements, • Partner with HR and Legal to mitigate risk and uphold best practices across scheduling, pay, and employee relations Who You Are • A strategic restaurant operator who can zoom out to set direction and zoom in to drive execution, • A builder who thrives in growth environments and knows how to scale systems, teams, and performance, • A strong people leader who develops talent and holds teams accountable, • Highly data-driven, with the ability to translate insights into action, • Hands-on, visible, and present in the field What You'll Bring • 10+ years of progressive restaurant operations leadership experience -with significant experience in the fast casual sector, • Proven success leading multi-market operations and supporting new market expansion, • Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and improve unit-level economics, • Experience building and leading high-performing field leadership teams, • Strong cross-functional partnership skills (Finance, HR, Marketing, Culinary, Technology) You will love working at NAYA

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  • Menu Systems Manager
    Menu Systems Manager
    20 hours ago
    $95000–$115000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    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. At NAYA, our mission is to share the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us We are looking for an experienced, passionate person to grow with us as we live our mission. If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. 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: • Competitive pay to recognize your impact, • Competitive bonus plan Paid Vacation time • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving, • Flexible Spending Account, • Commuter benefits to make life easier, • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals --- because we believe in enjoying what we serve, • Pet Insurance - because, • Growth opportunities at every level --- we invest in developing leaders from within Employee Assistance, Pay on Demand, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and much more! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. The Menu Systems Manager is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing NAYA's menu architecture across all ordering platforms---POS, digital channels, and third-party delivery. This role ensures that guests have a consistent, accurate, and intuitive experience no matter how they choose to place their orders. You will oversee integrations between ordering, payment, and fulfillment tools; manage menu-related data accuracy; lead testing for new items and system updates; and partner cross-functionally to support flawless rollouts. You'll be the person who sees the menu as a system, not a set of disconnected items---someone who is highly organized, deeply detail-oriented, and passionate about creating operational excellence through clean, scalable menu design. How You'll Impact • Deliver a seamless ordering experience for guests across in-store, digital, and delivery channels through clean, consistent menu architecture., • Increase operational efficiency and reduce errors by ensuring accurate routing, pricing, modifiers, and integrations., • Support profitability and speed of service through menu clarity, system reliability, and proactive issue resolution., • Enable flawless launches of new menu items, system updates, and new restaurant openings. What You'll Do Menu Architecture Configuration • Configure, maintain, and optimize NAYA's menu across all ordering platforms including POS, digital ordering, and third-party delivery partners., • Build comprehensive, scalable menu structures that support evolving business needs, pricing, and product strategy., • Implement and maintain 86ing processes across all channels, providing visibility into trends and operational impacts. Systems Integration Data Accuracy • Manage data flow and integrations between ordering, payment, and fulfillment systems to ensure accurate aggregation, routing, and reporting., • Monitor and troubleshoot integration issues, partnering with internal teams and external vendors to resolve quickly and prevent recurrence. Testing, Launches QA • Lead end-to-end QA testing for new menu items, system upgrades, and limited-time offers before go-live., • Develop and maintain documentation including configuration standards, QA checklists, and rollout playbooks., • Onboard new restaurant locations into all menu systems with accuracy and consistency. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate closely with Culinary, Marketing, Operations, Technology, Finance, and Leadership teams., • Ensure alignment on menu accuracy, pricing strategy, promotional setups, and launch timelines., • Serve as a subject-matter expert on how menu configuration impacts guest experience, speed of service, and reporting. What you Bring • Bachelor's degree preferred---ideally in Information Systems, Hospitality, or a related field., • 3--5 years of hands-on experience in menu configuration, POS management, or digital ordering systems in a multi-unit restaurant environment., • 5+ years of experience in restaurant operations, technology, or systems enablement roles., • Proven experience managing cross-channel menu integrations using tools such as Toast, Lunchbox, Checkmate, and On Line Ordering Systems., • Demonstrated success implementing process improvements, QA procedures, and data accuracy initiatives., • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. A mindset that is: • Highly detail-oriented, • Exceptionally organized, • Able to see the menu as a cohesive system---not a collection of parts, • Passion for improving guest and team experience through streamlined systems and thoughtful design., • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Management Team, approaching every task with care, consistency, and a positive attitude.

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  • Guest Experience Specialist
    Guest Experience Specialist
    20 hours ago
    $70000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    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. At NAYA, our mission is to share the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us We are looking for an experienced, passionate person to grow with us as we live our mission. If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. 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: • Paid Vacation time, • Pet Insurance - because At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. The Guest Experience Specialist is responsible for managing and elevating NAYA's guest communication across all feedback channels---including email, surveys, social media, and third-party platforms. This role ensures that every guest interaction is handled with care, consistency, and a solutions-oriented mindset, turning feedback into meaningful action. You will serve as the voice of the guest within the organization---responding to inquiries, recovering guest experiences, documenting insights, and escalating issues when needed. You'll be the person who sees feedback as more than a response task, but as a system for continuous improvement---someone who is empathetic, detail-oriented, and driven to create exceptional guest experiences at scale. How You'll Impact What You'll Do Guest Communication \& Recovery • Address a wide range of topics including general inquiries, food and service feedback, and technical issues., • Recover guest experiences through thoughtful, timely, and solution-oriented responses., • Support and potentially expand into active engagement on social media comments. Feedback Management \& Documentation • Accurately document, categorize, and track all guest inquiries and feedback., • Maintain detailed records to ensure visibility into trends, recurring issues, and resolution outcomes., • Utilize reputation management and CRM tools to manage interactions efficiently and consistently. Escalation \& Issue Resolution • Identify and escalate inquiries to appropriate internal stakeholders, including Operations, Marketing, and Technology teams., • Clearly document technical issues and partner with teams to ensure timely resolution., • Monitor recurring issues and help prevent future occurrences through proactive follow-up. Insights \& Continuous Improvement • Analyze guest feedback to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement., • Provide recommendations to enhance guest experience across in-store and digital channels., • Conduct proactive guest outreach when needed to support operational initiatives or marketing campaigns. Operational Awareness • Maintain a strong, up-to-date understanding of NAYA's menu, restaurant operations, procedures, and technology platforms., • Stay current on updates and changes to ensure accurate and informed guest communication. What you Bring • High School Diploma or equivalent required., • 1+ years of experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within hospitality or a multi-unit environment., • Exceptional customer service skills, with strong active listening and written/verbal communication abilities., • Experience using tools such as Google Workspace, reputation management platforms (Tattle, SOCI, Olo Engage, Yext), and CRM systems (Salesforce, Kustomer, Gladly, etc.)., • Ability to document and communicate technical issues clearly for escalation and resolution., • Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail. A mindset that is: • Guest-first, prioritizing quality of interaction over speed---ensuring every guest feels heard and supported, not rushed., • Skilled at navigating complex feedback, able to break down multi-layered concerns and respond thoughtfully., • Intuitive in recognizing when a guest is seeking resolution versus simply wanting to be heard---and able to adapt accordingly., • Curious and growth-oriented, with a desire to continuously improve how the role functions, not just execute it., • Highly organized, empathetic, and solutions-driven.

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