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  • Employee Relations Partner
    Employee Relations Partner
    21 hours ago
    $80000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Allendale

    Position & Perks: The HR Manager oversees Employee Relations issues and trends in their assigned region. The HR Manager acts as strategic partner to provide practical, consistent, and proactive support to Area Directors, Managers, and Employees to improve culture and legal compliance. The HR Manager supports a Company Culture that emphasizes employee engagement and recognition, integrity, passion for service, productivity, and professional development. Note: This position is on-site and is not hybrid or remote. We offer a wide package of Benefits including healthcare, PTO, 401k, Paid Holidays and much more! Responsibilities: • Partner with Operations, Management, and HR support team to provide direction and assistance for field operations in the day-to-day human resources administration in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws., • Accountable for oversight and management of all Employee Relations for their designated market; conduct or direct investigations as needed resulting from both formal and informal internal / external complaints, • Ownership for their region’s EthicsPoint cases; respond to all complaints, grievances, policy resolution issues, discipline, etc. in a timely manner to recommend outcomes and ensure proper documentation for records., • Draft clear, defensible investigation summaries and recommendations aligned with company precedent, • Independently assess investigation scope, credibility, risk level, and escalation thresholds; determine when to involve Legal or senior HR leadership, • Oversee the other HR Manager’s region’s issues as needed when they are out on PTO, • Analyze Employee Relations data, EthicsPoint trends, and repeat risk indicators to inform policy, training, and Operational and cultural changes; Use data to proactively reduce ER volume and compliance exposure within assigned region, • Communicate and enforce company policies and procedures., • Partner with Director of HR to formulate and implement strategies for employee engagement, recognition, retention, and culture, • Maintain and coordinate all legal files and document coordination for suits and claims for the geographical area of responsibility., • Presents training to concept Managers and others on employee relations and fair employment practices., • Proactively identify risks and ensure the department and company is operating in compliance with federal and state laws., • Maintain consistency and alignment with Operations in the areas of performance management and development with restaurant Management team, outline growth and development opportunities in partnership with Learning and Development team., • Collaborate with Benefits department to mitigate risk and ensure a safe work environment regarding accommodations, Fitness for Duty, and return to work clearance., • May be required to represent company during DOL investigations, legal cases, or to advise concept personnel., • Coordinates or assists at various company outings and cultural initiatives as needed. Qualifications: • Proven ability to manage high-volume Employee Relations casework, including multiple concurrent investigations, tight timelines, and fast-paced decision-making, • Demonstrated experience balancing legal risk, operational realities, and organizational culture in a frontline hourly environment, including support of operations in complex jurisdictions (e.g., NYC, NJ, multi-state compliance environments), • Expert knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations, with the ability to apply them practically and consistently in real-world operational settings, • Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and professionalism, with the ability to remain grounded and effective during sensitive, high-conflict, or high-pressure situations, • Coach and influence leaders through difficult decisions, not just deliver outcomes, while maintaining credibility and alignment with company priorities, • Excellent active listening, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization, • Highly organized, results-oriented, and resourceful, with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and process-improvement capabilities, and a strong sense of urgency Ability to: • Manage conflict and promote a collaborative, professional work environment, • Thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands, demonstrating strong follow-through, sound judgment, and attention to detail, • Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion in all matters, • Think strategically while demonstrating practical leadership and execution skills, • Work effectively with cross-functional partners, co-workers, and management, • Work flexible and non-traditional hours as business needs require, • Travel intermittently to local restaurants, area meetings, and special projects, including overnight travel approximately 20–30% annually

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  • Assistant Captain
    Assistant Captain
    4 days ago
    $19–$21 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook. We're looking for a passionate assistant captain to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and welcoming customers through our doors. You have experience in successfully managing a team, fostering unity, and working together to accomplish daily goals. No task is too small for you. When you join our team, you'll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level of service to all of our guests. You'll be able to speak authentically about who we are, and every item on our food and beverage menu. You love cookies, you are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague you don't take yourself too seriously. You will be based at any of the mamans. Is one particularly close to home? Let us know when you come in for an interview and we will do our best to accommodate! What you'll do: • 80% of your time spent on the floor completing tasks your team completes, and 20% of your time spent on scheduling, ordering and emailing with the back office team, • Answer company emails in a timely manner, • Ensure food and labor costs stay consistent and follow company guidelines, • Keep an eye on your cafe's financial results and motivate your team to constantly go above and beyond, • Successfully communicate specials of the season, encourage guests to try our best selling items etc., • Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars through warm hospitality and impeccable service; develop one-on-one rapport with returning guests -- do you know their order? Dial up the coffee without even asking!, • Make decisions based on ensuring happiness for the guests, the team and the company while maximizing profitability, • Always keep an eye out for dirty cups, napkins that fell to the ground, the cleanliness of our restrooms or dirty cigarette buts on our terraces, • Investigate and resolve any guest concerns What we're looking for: • You have minimum 1 years leadership experience, • You take complete ownership of your team, cafe and everything needed to provide the best experience to customers, • You have a good instinct of knowing what problems to solve on your own, and which ones need to be escalated, • You ensure food and safety at all times, and have a food handler's certificate, • Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, special events, and or occasional emergencies as needed, • Hospitality is your passion, you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends, • You make people feel good---your team and guests alike. You lead by example, • You learn quickly and are able to adapt to maman's unique culture, • If we get stuck in an elevator together, you'll crack a joke and we'll laugh along the way What's in it for you: • Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work, • Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you cookie monsters!

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  • VP of Operations
    VP of Operations
    7 days 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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  • Assistant Captain
    Assistant Captain
    1 hour ago
    $19–$21 hourly
    Full-time
    Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

    maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook. We're looking for a passionate assistant captain to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and welcoming customers through our doors. You have experience in successfully managing a team, fostering unity, and working together to accomplish daily goals. No task is too small for you. When you join our team, you'll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level of service to all of our guests. You'll be able to speak authentically about who we are, and every item on our food and beverage menu. You love cookies, you are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague you don't take yourself too seriously. You will be based at any of the mamans. Is one particularly close to home? Let us know when you come in for an interview and we will do our best to accommodate! What you'll do: • 80% of your time spent on the floor completing tasks your team completes, and 20% of your time spent on scheduling, ordering and emailing with the back office team, • Answer company emails in a timely manner, • Ensure food and labor costs stay consistent and follow company guidelines, • Keep an eye on your cafe's financial results and motivate your team to constantly go above and beyond, • Successfully communicate specials of the season, encourage guests to try our best selling items etc., • Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars through warm hospitality and impeccable service; develop one-on-one rapport with returning guests -- do you know their order? Dial up the coffee without even asking!, • Make decisions based on ensuring happiness for the guests, the team and the company while maximizing profitability, • Always keep an eye out for dirty cups, napkins that fell to the ground, the cleanliness of our restrooms or dirty cigarette buts on our terraces, • Investigate and resolve any guest concerns What we're looking for: • You have minimum 1 years leadership experience, • You take complete ownership of your team, cafe and everything needed to provide the best experience to customers, • You have a good instinct of knowing what problems to solve on your own, and which ones need to be escalated, • You ensure food and safety at all times, and have a food handler's certificate, • Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, special events, and or occasional emergencies as needed, • Hospitality is your passion, you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends, • You make people feel good---your team and guests alike. You lead by example, • You learn quickly and are able to adapt to maman's unique culture, • If we get stuck in an elevator together, you'll crack a joke and we'll laugh along the way What's in it for you: • Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work, • Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with all of you cookie monsters!

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  • Sommelier
    Sommelier
    7 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are looking for individuals to work in conjunction with our Wine Director and Head Sommelier to help select our wine offerings, to provide continued education for our team and to evolve the wine service. This is an ideal position for someone whose excitement for wine is matched by their deep commitment to guest service hospitality in a fine dining setting. We are building a team of individuals focused on genuine hospitality and teamwork - ones who want to become valuable members of a successful service team. The wine list has a strong Italian focus while also featuring wines from the world's other classic, great regions. The Sommelier is responsible for recommending wine varieties, supervising wine serving, collaborating with winemakers, taking stock while ensuring optimum service for our guests. The Sommelier also ensures that all policies procedures and standard operating procedures are effectively maintained at an optimum level. This position has an hourly rate of $17.00 + Tips. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • The most essential component to be a successful Sommelier will be the earnest desire to propel the wine program forward through clear communication and organization, a curiosity to learn more, and a willingness to share our expertise with guests and staff in a helpful, thoughtful way, • Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the General Manager, • Collaborate with the Wine Director and Head Sommelier on the selections of the wines used in the restaurant for the uses of wine pairings, by the glass, and those represented as bottle selections, • Recommend food and wine pairings, • Be an authority on the wines used in the restaurant for the uses of wine pairings, by the glass, and those represented as bottle selections on the restaurant's wine list, • Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices, • Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices, • Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware, • Store open bottles properly to maintain strong taste, • Manage wine cellar and ensure it's fully-stocked, • Train wait staff on available wines, • Assist the Wine Director in order to provide education for the dining room staff in the full range of beverages for the restaurant, including but not limited to wine, cocktails, beer, tea, and coffee, • Comply with all health and safety regulations constantly strive to improve operating procedures, • Maintain and monitor safe and sound procedures, • Attend meetings when designated to do so REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS • As a Sommelier, specific certifications are not required, but a strong fundamental knowledge of the wine regions of the world -- both Old and New World -- along with producer familiarity and vintage knowledge is mandatory, • Experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward/Stewardess or similar role, • Ability to create tasteful food and wine pairings, • Extensive knowledge of different wines and which regions produce each type, • Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries, • Understanding of the winemaking process, • Good communication skills, • Must have full schedule availability, including weekends and holidays, • Ability to be organized, manage time wisely, and work with little to no direct supervision, • Very high attention to detail, • Sensitive to cultural nuances, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in English, • Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast paced environment, • Excellent people skills and the ability to work under pressure and with various stakeholders, • Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies, • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, • Multi-lingual is a plus, • Must be able to take constructive criticism and work well in a team dynamic

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  • Attorney
    Attorney
    1 month ago
    $81029–$138421 yearly
    Full-time
    Woodbridge, Woodbridge Township

    The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is a state agency responsible for maintaining the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway - two of the busiest toll roads in the United States. The NJTA is dedicated to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along their toll roads. Every day, the Authority’s highways provide the safest, quickest, and most convenient routes for hundreds of commuters, truckers, and recreational travelers. OUR MISSION: We are committed to constantly improving the safety, technology, and resiliency of our toll roadway systems through sound fiscal policy and maintaining an excellent state of good repair that promotes the connectedness of our customers across the state and region. POSITION: The NJTA is currently seeking applications for a Litigation Attorney position in our Law department located at our Woodbridge, NJ headquarters building. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as in-house litigation management counsel for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (the “Authority”). 1. Assist the Director of Law in provision of legal advice to commissioners, departments and division heads and other Authority personnel on legal questions related to litigation matters. 2. Manage and supervise a broad range of litigation matters including contract disputes, personal injury and tort actions, regulatory and compliance actions, insurance coverage, real estate and property-related litigation and employment-related litigation. 3. Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with the Law Department and outside counsel to protect the interests of the Authority. 4. Oversee outside litigation counsel to ensure cost-effective, efficient and high-quality representation. 5. Review and analyze pleadings, motions, and discovery responses for accuracy and strategic alignment. 6. Advise the Director of Law and the Law Department on potential litigation risks, possible exposure, settlement and resolution options. 7. Monitor the progress of litigation cases, oversee budgets and timelines, and facilitate communication between outside counsel and other Authority departments to ensure prompt and efficient resolution. 8. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies throughout litigation processes. 9. Prepare updates, status reports, and recommendations for the Director of Law and other Law Department team members regarding litigation status and risk management. 10. Represent the Authority in litigation as assigned by the Director of Law. 11. Prepare legal documents as required, including position papers on litigation matters. 12. As assigned by the Director of Law, provide legal services in conjunction and coordination with Authority retained outside counsel and other retained law firms and oversee and track litigations as directed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements for the job. Management reserves the right to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. 2. Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of New Jersey. 3. Minimum of seven (7) years of business or commercial litigation experience, including significant supervisory or management responsibilities. 4. Strong knowledge of New Jersey civil procedure, discovery, evidence and trial preparation. 5. Excellent organizational, analytical, negotiation and communication skills. 6. Must be proficient in LexisNexis, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office 365, and State and Federal e-filing systems; experience with case management software platforms (i.e., Legal Files) is highly preferred. 7. Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced office environment. 8. Prior in-house experience or experience managing outside counsel is highly preferred. 9. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. BENEFITS & PAY: This position will be located at the headquarters building, located in Woodbridge, NJ. Toll-free commutation is available for employee travel to and from work on the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This position is represented by AFSCME Local 3914. Members will receive an annual increment (PIP) to their base salary per the guidelines of the CBA. All Local 3914 NJTA full time employees are also entitled to participate in the following benefits per the guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance on first day of employment; Enrollment in the NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) if eligible; PERS Life Insurance and PERS Supplemental Life Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Worker’s Compensation Insurance; 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan; Time off including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, leaves of absence, and other pre-approved days after applicable waiting periods. This position is eligible for flex time hours upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Additionally, this position is eligible for telework upon meeting the requirements outlined in the Authority’s policy, such as performance expectations and applicable waiting periods, and at the Authority’s ultimate discretion. Flex time and Telework is not guaranteed. Prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public authorities to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. The NJTA is an equal opportunity employer.

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