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  • Front of House Team Member
    Front of House Team Member
    4 days ago
    $17–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Join the Team at Adobo Mexican Grill Overview At Adobo Mexican Grill, we’re more than just a fast-casual restaurant — we’re a vibrant, community-driven kitchen serving authentic Mexican flavors made fresh every day. Our team is passionate about great food, great service, and creating an environment where people feel welcomed, supported, and inspired to grow. If you’re friendly, reliable, and excited to be part of a fast-paced team, we’d love to welcome you to the Adobo family. What’s In It For You • Competitive Pay, • Free Team Meals during shifts, • Flexible Scheduling to fit your lifestyle, • Clear Career Growth Path — many of our leaders started as Crew, • Inclusive Culture — we value teamwork, diversity, and respect, • Paid Training and opportunities to learn multiple stations What You’ll Bring to the Table • A warm, friendly, and welcoming attitude, • Passion for great food and serving our community, • Willingness to learn and work across different stations (grill, expo, cashier, prep), • Availability to work evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays when needed, • Must be 21 years or older, • Ability to communicate effectively in the primary language(s) of the workplace, • Spanish language skills are a plus (not required) — bilingual team members are highly valued since many of our guests speak Spanish Your Key Responsibilities • Prepare bowls, burritos, taocs and much more, • Deliver exceptional guest service with a positive attitude, • Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace, • Work closely with your team to keep the restaurant running smoothly, • Follow Adobo’s standards for food quality, presentation, and safety Why You’ll Love Working at Adobo “We serve incredible food, but it’s the warmth, energy, and togetherness of Mexican culture that makes every shift feel like a fiesta.” • Grow With Us: Many of our managers started as Crew Members, • Supportive Environment: We believe in teamwork, respect, and work-life balance, • Work That Sticks With You: Flexible scheduling, paid training, and opportunities to build valuable skills Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: • Flexible schedule, • Free shift meals, • Paid training Benefits: • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Food provided, • Paid training Work Location: In person

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  • Shift Leader/Assistant Manager
    Shift Leader/Assistant Manager
    6 days ago
    $16–$17 hourly
    Part-time
    Paramus

    Do you love Mexican food? Well, we do too! We founded Tacoria as a way of bringing the authentic tastes, vibrant colors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Mexico to our local community. Our food is made fresh daily, and our ingredients come straight from local farms. (For more on our story, visit our website: www.tacoria.com.) We are a fast growing company with 3 locations opening this year alone – great team members who wish to grow into salaried management positions will have the opportunity to do so very quickly. Due to our current growth and expansion, we currently have several Shift Leader positions available at our restaurant. Hoboken and Paramus locations are looking to hire immediately. Front of House Requirements: • Friendly attitude, ability to work in a team environment, • Previous experience in a fast-paced environment in a customer-facing environment (preferred), • Ability to handle money, • Previous experience working on a POS machine and a knowledge of technology (preferred), • Ability to stand for multiple hours Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment is preferred, but we will train the right person. Assistant Managers/ Shift Leaders must have a demonstrated ability to lead a team. If you would like to be part of a fun, growing company with massive room for growth, reach out to us ASAP. While COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in NJ, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our employees and our customers. We have sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place and we require our employees to: • Continue to wear personal protective equipment (provided), • Allow for temperature screenings Visit us at our Company's website: tacoria.com `

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    1 month ago
    $20–$23 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Compensation: $20.00–$23.00 per hour (based on experience) Overview We are looking for a passionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Line Cook to join our culinary team. Our kitchen is built around fresh ingredients, thoughtful execution, and genuine hospitality. We are seeking someone who takes pride in their craft, works well under pressure, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team dedicated to creating memorable guest experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a cook who wants to continue developing their skills in a chef-driven, high-quality restaurant focused on consistency, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Food Preparation & Execution • Prepare and execute menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards., • Set up, stock, and maintain assigned stations before, during, and after service., • Execute service efficiently while maintaining consistency, quality, and attention to detail., • Follow plating specifications and portion standards., • Assist with daily prep and production to ensure smooth service. Kitchen Operations • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation throughout every shift., • Properly store, rotate, label, and date all products using FIFO procedures., • Assist with receiving deliveries and organizing inventory., • Help maintain prep lists and communicate inventory needs to kitchen leadership., • Support opening and closing duties, including cleaning equipment and maintaining kitchen organization. Food Safety & Sanitation • Maintain compliance with all Department of Health regulations and food safety standards., • Follow proper food handling, storage, and allergen protocols., • Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas remain clean and sanitized at all times., • Practice safe knife handling and proper equipment operation. Teamwork • Work collaboratively with chefs, cooks, and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate service., • Communicate clearly during service and assist teammates whenever needed., • Maintain a positive attitude during busy shifts and contribute to a respectful, professional kitchen culture., • Be open to coaching and continuous learning. Qualifications • 3–5 years of line cook experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred., • Experience working multiple stations is a plus., • Strong work ethic and attention to detail., • Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment., • Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices., • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays., • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Takes pride in producing consistently excellent food., • Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen., • Shows up on time, prepared, and ready to contribute., • Maintains a clean and organized workstation., • Communicates professionally and supports their teammates., • Wants to grow professionally and continue developing their culinary skills. What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay ($20–$23/hour based on experience), • Opportunities for growth and advancement, • A supportive, team-focused work environment, • Staff meals, • Employee dining discounts, • The opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a chef-driven kitchen If you enjoy working hard, learning every day, and taking pride in serving exceptional food, we'd love to meet you.

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