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  • Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    Assistant General Manager (AGM)
    21 days ago
    $20–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City

    Assistant Manager (Front-of-House) – Asian Restaurant | Jersey City, NJ Bilingual English/Chinese Preferred | Full-Time | 4,000 sq ft Full-Service Restaurant About the Company We are a fast-growing Asian fusion / Sichuan-American restaurant group with multiple large-format locations across New Jersey. Our Jersey City restaurant is a 4,000 sq ft full-service, high-volume operation with a full bar and a diverse customer base. We are seeking a Front-of-House Assistant Manager to support day-to-day operations. This is a FOH-only role — no kitchen management, no ordering, no inventory responsibilities. ⭐ Key Responsibilities (Front-of-House Only) • Support the General Manager with daily FOH operations, • Maintain strong hospitality standards and ensure excellent guest experience, • Handle customer questions, complaints, and service recovery, • Supervise FOH team members (hosts, servers, bussers, bar staff), • Assist with FOH opening and closing procedures, • Oversee dining room flow, table turns, cleanliness, and atmosphere, • Manage takeout & delivery pickup operations (UberEats), • Assist with POS, order accuracy, and cash handling, • Serve as the on-duty floor lead when GM is off-site, • ❌ This Role Does NOT Include (Important), • No back-of-house or kitchen management, • No ordering or supplier communication, • No inventory or food cost control, • No recruitment or onboarding responsibilities, • No staff training or scheduling, • No cooking or food prep, • ➡ This is a pure FOH leadership position., • ⭐ Qualifications, • 1+ year experience as Shift Leader, FOH Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or similar, • Strong communication and guest-service skills, • Reliable, professional, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to lead and support FOH staff, • Evening & weekend availability required, • Preferred / Bonus Skills (SEO Keywords Included), • Bilingual English/Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) – preferred but not required, • Experience in Asian cuisine, high-volume dining, or full-service restaurants, • Familiarity with bar operations is a plus, • Benefits, • Weekly pay, • Staff meal provided, • Stable and supportive work environment, • Growth path to General Manager, • Opportunity to work within an expanding multi-unit restaurant group, • ⭐ Schedule, • Full-time, • 5–6 days per week, • Evening & weekend shifts required

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  • Cook
    Cook
    22 days ago
    $17–$19 hourly
    Full-time
    West Side, Jersey City

    Duties • Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to established recipes and menu specifications., • Butcher and prepare meats, including chicken and steak, ensuring proper portioning, trimming, and storage., • Ensure all food is prepared in a safe and sanitary manner, adhering to food safety regulations., • Assist in meal preparation for special events or catering services as needed., • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service and high-quality presentation of all meals., • Operate large cooking equipment such as grills and deep fryers; must be capable of using knives and slicing equipment with proper PPE., • Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, including food prep areas, cooking stations, and equipment. Perform general cleaning duties and assist with dishwashing as needed., • Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and assist with ordering as necessary., • Participate in menu planning and development, providing input on seasonal offerings and specials. Qualifications • Proven experience as a Cook in a restaurant or fine dining setting is preferred., • Strong knowledge of food handling, preparation, and butchering techniques., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment., • A passion for cooking and creativity in meal presentation., • Familiarity with dietary restrictions and the ability to accommodate special requests is a plus., • ServSafe Manager Certification Is Not Mandatory

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  • Chief of Staff
    Chief of Staff
    29 days ago
    $15–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The Company Eagle Engineering is building the next-generation engineering services firm—one platform, powered by aligned capital and purpose-built technology—to remove tedious work from engineers and let them focus on high-value design. We are a small, fast-moving founding team looking for a high-ownership Chief of Staff who wants to help build an engineering company from the ground up. The Role: As Chief of Staff, you will be the operational engine behind Eagle’s founding team. You will keep the founders focused on what only they can do—while you clear roadblocks, run internal operations, coordinate workflows, and build systems that scale. This is a hybrid, high-trust role with a front-row seat to company-building: M&A, outreach to engineering CEOs, investor conversations, operations design, and the creation of a next-generation engineering platform. Ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage ambiguity, loves building structure from chaos, and wants ownership—not task-taking. What You’ll Do: Founder Operations & Executive Support • Manage complex calendars, meetings, investor/founder calls, and prep materials, • Coordinate travel, events, and logistics for conferences, site visits, and diligence, • Draft briefs, emails, and communication that represent Eagle professionally, • Keep the founders’ time aligned with strategic priorities Project & Systems Management • Build processes, SOPs, reporting, and task-tracking systems from scratch, • Run cross-functional projects end-to-end: scoping → timeline → delivery, • Maintain CRM hygiene, create dashboards, and ensure operational repeatability, • Identify bottlenecks and implement fixes without waiting to be asked Communication & Stakeholder Management • Serve as a polished point of contact for engineering owners, advisors, and investors, • Prepare decks, write summaries, and manage external communications, • Support relationships across prospects, partners, and internal stakeholders Who You Are • Ownership-driven: you spot problems and fix them before being asked, • Systems thinker: you enjoy building structure, clarity, and repeatable processes, • Operational athlete: you can juggle scheduling, projects, documentation, and communication simultaneously, • Direct, warm communicator who can represent founders professionally, • Calm under pressure; resourceful in ambiguous situations, • Excited to join an early team, help shape culture, and grow with the company Experience That Maps Well You may have experience as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, Project Manager, Ops Associate, or similar role in a startup, VC firm, nonprofit, or high-velocity environment. You’ve likely managed fast-moving leaders, built systems, and run critical internal operations. What You’ll Get • Direct access to founders and a hands-on seat in building a company from zero, • Fast learning curve across operations, engineering services, and M&A, • Ownership, autonomy, and visibility into high-impact decision making, • Opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership role as Eagle scales, • Competitive compensation for part-time/hybrid internship-to-hire role

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  • Fashion Content Creator & Social Media Assistant
    Fashion Content Creator & Social Media Assistant
    1 month ago
    $15–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    ABOUT THE ROLE: Join a growing fashion + lifestyle marketing and creative agency as a Part Time Content Creator and Social Media Assistant, working directly with the CEO & Founder on content creation, UGC production, and creative operations. This role is perfect for someone who loves TikTok, Reels, UGC content, fashion trends, and is comfortable stepping in front of the camera when needed. If you’re looking for your first job or a flexible side gig this is a great way to break into the creative marketing world. WHAT YOU WILL DO: • Create short-form content (TikToks, Reels, UGC) for fashion + lifestyle campaigns, • Film behind-the-scenes content and contribute to creative direction, • Appear on camera for speaking videos, outfit try-ons, UGC demos, and lifestyle content, • Assist with content ideas: hooks, scripts, trends, audios, transitions, • Help with simple editing (CapCut preferred), • Support the CEO during half-day shoots in Manhattan (Chelsea / Midtown / Downtown), • Assist with product organization, prep, set-up, props, and styling, • Participate in business operations + marketing tasks, such as:, • Organizing content calendars, • CRM/data entry, • Creator/model outreach lists, • Trend + competitor research, • Responding to DMs/messages professionally, • Bring fun energy, creativity, and a strong eye for social content WHO YOU ARE: • Very active on TikTok/Instagram and understand current trends, • Comfortable speaking on camera and being filmed, • Friendly, confident, and naturally stylish, • Passionate about fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and content creation, • Personable with great communication skills, • Organized, reliable, and eager to learn from a founder-level mentor, • Bonus experience (not required):, • UGC creation or influencing, • Fashion retail or styling, • Canva, CapCut, or basic editing, • Modeling or photography LOCATION: • NYC-based, • In-person shoots primarily NYC, • Some tasks can be done remote/flexibly HOURS • 6 –10 hours per week to start, • Flexible scheduling, • Occasional weekend or afternoon shoots

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  • Online ESL Fluency Instructor
    Online ESL Fluency Instructor
    1 month ago
    $25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Description Join a fast-growing online ESL company dedicated to helping motivated students reach real English fluency. We are seeking passionate instructors to deliver 1-on-1 immersive English sessions focused on speaking confidence, communication skills, and real-world language fluency. This role is ideal for teachers who love personalized learning, enjoy working with driven adult students, and believe fluency comes from meaningful conversation and guided immersion — not textbook routines. Responsibilities • Conduct 1-on-1 online ESL lessons focused on real fluency and speaking immersion, • Guide students through a proven fluency method and communication-based approach, • Provide constructive feedback and track progress, • Maintain a positive, encouraging learning atmosphere, • Use provided materials and contribute creative learning ideas, • Encourage consistent practice and real-life English use What We Offer • Remote work from anywhere, • Flexible teaching schedule, • Motivated students committed to fluency, • High-quality curriculum support (no lesson prep stress), • Training in immersive fluency methodology, • Growth and leadership opportunities as we scale, • Supportive, positive teaching culture About You • Strong command of English (near-native or native), • Passion for helping students achieve confidence and fluency, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Professional, positive, and reliable, • Teaching/tutoring experience preferred (not mandatory), • Familiarity with online platforms (Zoom/Meet) Pay Up to $25/hour depending on experience and performance Join Us If you are passionate about empowering learners through immersive English practice and want to grow with a mission-driven ESL company, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • JOB TITLE: Prep Cook – Russian, Ukrainian, or Spanish Speaking
    JOB TITLE: Prep Cook – Russian, Ukrainian, or Spanish Speaking
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    DESCRIPTION: StoryCourse, founded by Adam Kantor, Benj Pasek, and Brian Bordainick, collaborates with world-class chefs, writers, musicians and performers to create a bespoke experience that reframes what “dinner theatre” can be. Over the span of a multi-course meal, interactive stories of the chefs’ lives are theatrically interwoven between courses. Featured in NYTimes, Today Show, CBS News, & more! StoryCourse’s newest experience, Diaspora, is a four-course dinner that takes guests through a theatrical exploration of four Jewish chefs’ immigration stories from Ethiopia, Mexico, Iran, and Ukraine to New York City. Each scripted chapter excavates a unique tale of a chef’s diaspora experience, culminating in a signature dish. LOCATION: Midnight Theatricals 245 W 18th New York, NY 10011 JOB DESCRIPTION: Seeking 2 prep cooks (ideally who can speak either Russian or Ukrainian or Spanish) to support our Head Chef in executing 4 dishes seamlessly. You'll be working behind the scenes to prep and help execute 4 culturally distinct dishes as part of this unique theatrical dining event. Responsibilities: • Support prep and plating of 4 signature dishes from the chefs of Diaspora, • Maintain a clean and organized prep station, • Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure timing and presentation standards, • Assist with kitchen setup and breakdown during event days Requirements: • Fluency in Russian or Ukrainian (conversational Spanish or English also helpful), • Experience in fast-paced culinary environments, • Strong knife skills and knowledge of prep techniques, • Ability to follow detailed plating instructions and plating specs, • Respect for cultural cuisine and storytelling through food, • A team-player mindset and professional attitude DEADLINE: Wednesday October 29 COMPENSATION: Rehearsal Saturday Nov 1: $150 Shows: $20/hour (Approx. 8-9 hours/show) DATES & HOURS: Culinary Rehearsal: Saturday, November 1st | Approx. 6 hours Dress Rehearsal: Friday, November 7th | 8-9 hours Performances | 8-9 hours per show, including all dates below: Show #1: Saturday, November 8th Show #2: Friday, November 14th Show #3: Saturday, November 15th Show #4: Thursday, November 20th Show #5: Saturday, November 22nd Show #6: Friday, December 5th Show #7: Saturday, December 6th Show #8: Saturday, December 13th Show #9: Friday, December 19th Show #10: Saturday, December 20th Potential added performances December 12th, 18th, as well as Winter 2026, pending availability. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Message if interested. You will answer the following questions: • Resume (or brief description of your experience), • Are you available for all shows and hours, including daytime prep hours?, • Any conflicts?, • Why are you interested in this position? What makes you a good fit for this role?, • Languages comfortable speaking?, • Do you have your own insurance, or need?, • Are you licensed to work in NY?, • Do you have a food handler permit or ServSafe certification? (Ok if not).

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