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  • Bartender
    Bartender
    11 days ago
    Part-time
    Financial District, Manhattan

    Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Bartender to join our vibrant team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mixology and a commitment to providing exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. As a Bartender, you will be responsible for crafting cocktails, serving drinks, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for our guests. Your ability to engage with patrons and create memorable experiences will be key to your success in this role. Responsibilities • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to standard recipes and customer preferences., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including washing glassware and cleaning countertops., • Engage with customers, providing recommendations and answering questions about drink options., • Handle cash transactions accurately, including processing payments and managing tabs., • Monitor customer behavior to ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with legal regulations., • Assist with inventory management, including tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed., • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service of food orders when applicable., • Participate in promotional events or special catering functions as required., • Skills, • Experience in fine dining environment is preferred., • Strong hospitality skills with the ability to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests., • Knowledge of brewing methods and cocktail recipes is an advantage., • Proficient in cash handling and basic math skills for accurate transaction processing., • Familiarity with food handling practices to ensure safety and compliance standards are met., • Sales skills to effectively promote menu items and increase customer satisfaction., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail., • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with customers and team members., • Join us as we create unforgettable experiences for our guests through exceptional service and expertly crafted beverages!

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  • Server / Server-Bartender (Training Provided)
    Server / Server-Bartender (Training Provided)
    12 days ago
    $11 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    📍 Location: Hell’s Kitchen / Midtown West 🕒 Position: Part-Time or Full Time 💰 Compensation: Hourly + Tips Mamasita Bar & Grill is a lively, well-established, family-owned Mexican restaurant in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen. We’re looking for energetic, friendly, and reliable servers who are excited to grow their hospitality skills in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. This position is primarily a serving role, with the opportunity to learn bartending and cocktail skills. No prior bartending experience is required, we provide hands-on training from the ground up. You must be at least 18 years old for this position. ✨ What You’ll Do • Deliver warm, attentive, and professional service from greeting to goodbye, • Take food and drink orders accurately and efficiently, • Confidently guide guests through our menu and make recommendations, • Serve food, beer, wine, and cocktails, • Learn to prepare creative, visually appealing, Instagram-worthy margaritas (training provided), • Assist behind the bar once trained, • Maintain clean, organized service and bar areas, • Collaborate with kitchen staff, teammates, and management during busy shifts, • Help uphold service standards so guests leave happy and eager to return, • Contribute ideas and collaborate on our seasonal margarita menus ✅ What We’re Looking For • Positive, confident, and reliable team players, • Strong communication and multitasking skills, • Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment, • Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt, • Interest in hospitality, cocktails, and guest experience, • Flexible availability (nights, weekends, holidays), • NYC Food Protection Certificate or TIPS certification a plus (or willingness to obtain), • Prior serving experience is a plus, but not required 💥 Why Work With Us • Supportive management and team-oriented culture, • Well-established restaurant with strong tip potential, • Hands-on training in both serving and bartending, • Opportunities for growth, additional shifts, and increased responsibility, • Learn valuable hospitality, upselling, and cocktail skills, • A welcoming environment where employees are treated like family, • Lively atmosphere with great regulars and positive energy 📩 How to Apply Serious inquiries only. Please message us with: 1️⃣ A brief introduction + experience + resume 2️⃣ Your availability 3️⃣ When you can start While experience is appreciated, attitude, reliability, and work ethic matter most. We look forward to welcoming the right person to our team.

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  • Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    Head Chef / Culinary Lead
    12 days ago
    $30–$40 hourly
    Part-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    What’s the Sauce? is looking for a driven, hands-on Head Chef / Culinary Lead to help perfect our menu, streamline kitchen operations, and set the foundation for a scalable food business built on quality, transparency, and flavor. This is a part-time role (one day of operations per week to start) and is ideal for a junior chef or qualified culinary professional with restaurant experience who’s looking to grow into something bigger. The right candidate will have the opportunity to evolve into an Executive Chef role, with potential partnership opportunities as the business scales. The Role You’ll work closely with the founders to refine recipes, improve consistency, and optimize kitchen execution. This role blends culinary creativity with operational discipline. Key Responsibilities • Refine and standardize menu items (wings, sauces, sides), • Improve kitchen workflows for efficiency, speed, and consistency, • Support recipe documentation, portioning, and prep systems, • Oversee quality control during service, • Help establish SOPs for future scale, • Collaborate on menu evolution and new product ideas Ideal Candidate • Junior chef, sous chef, or culinary professional with restaurant or commercial kitchen experience, • Strong cooking fundamentals and attention to detail, • Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced kitchen, • Interested in operations, not just cooking, • Entrepreneurial mindset — excited by building something early, • Reliable, organized, and calm under pressure Time Commitment • 1 day per week (Saturdays initially), • Flexible scheduling based on service days, • Opportunity to increase involvement as the business grows Why This Role Is Different • Not just a shift — a chance to help shape a brand, • Direct input into menu, systems, and long-term vision, • Clear path to Executive Chef leadership, • Built around quality, clean ingredients, and intentional food

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  • Brooklyn(Park Slope) Japanese restaurant, Friendly Server
    Brooklyn(Park Slope) Japanese restaurant, Friendly Server
    27 days ago
    Part-time
    Bushwick, Brooklyn

    Join the Wasan Brooklyn Team Where hospitality, culture, and community come together. Wasan Brooklyn is more than just a restaurant — it’s a place where people gather to feel welcomed, nourished, and inspired. Our guests return not only for our food, but because they feel seen, remembered, and cared for. We believe that a restaurant is not only a workplace — it’s a place to grow, connect, and shape your future. If you love people, hospitality, and meaningful service, you may find that Wasan Brooklyn feels like home. Location Wasan Brooklyn 440 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Who We’re Looking For If any of these describe you, we’d love to hear from you: At least 1 year of serving experience Interested in Japanese cuisine and culture Friendly, confident, and enjoys engaging with guests Values teamwork and mutual respect Fluent in English (Japanese language skills are a plus) Positive mindset and willingness to learn Someone who wants to accomplish something meaningful in New York Someone who wants to contribute to the community through hospitality Interested in sake education or becoming a Sake Sommelier Someone with future goals in restaurant, hospitality, or management Experience is important — but we hire based on attitude, passion, and potential. Access 5-minute walk from 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / Q / R / N / B / D subway lines and LIRR Only 2 blocks from Barclays Center Easy commute. Great neighborhood. A lively dining scene. Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $11.00 per hour Work Location: In person

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  • Event Coordinator
    Event Coordinator
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Pay: $300.00 - $600.00 per day Job Description: This is for New Years Eve night to run a major event. Please only apply if you can work NYE. Joonbug is one of the largest promotions companies in the US. As the largest producer of holiday events, we will produce 100+ events for New Year's Eve at various event spaces, nightclubs, restaurants and bars. Join us in coordinating the biggest holiday parties of the year! *** Applicants must be 21 years of age or older *** Applicants must have valid form of identification (driver's license, U.S. passport), social security card, and be able to provide either a voided check or direct deposit information. Duties Include: • Overseeing the preparation and execution of one of our nightlife events, • Night-of liaison between venue and our company to ensure that the venue is set up properly and everything is prepared for the event, • Managing night-of event staff (i.e.: Ticket Takers, Bottle Hosts, Cashiers, and Coat Check), • Overseeing the efficient seating of table reservations night of the event, • Maintaining contact with event staff leading up the event, • Job Requirements:, • Must be personable, outgoing, and not intimidated by large crowds, • Must be able to multi-task and work well under possible high stress situations, • Professional etiquette is a must, • Prior event management or nightlife experience preferred, • *Please note this position is only for the night of New Year's Eve, • Job Type: Temporary Location: New York, NY (Required) Shift availability: Overnight Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Work Location: In person

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  • Food Runner and Packer
    Food Runner and Packer
    2 months ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Greenpoint, Brooklyn

    Job Title: Food Runner / Packer – Ramen Restaurant & Izakaya Location: 621 Manhattan Ave, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Employment Type: Part-Time, Weekends and Holidays a Must About Us: It's getting cold out and everyone wants ramen! Our team prides itself on warm hospitality, fast service, and a lively, energetic dining atmosphere. We are looking for a dependable and upbeat Food Runner / Packer to help keep service flowing smoothly. Responsibilities • Run hot ramen bowls, donburi, and small plates from the kitchen to guests quickly and safely, • Carefully pack takeout and delivery orders, ensuring proper presentation and secure packaging (especially hot soups and broths), • Double-check items for accuracy based on order tickets—condiments, toppings, utensils, etc., • Support servers and bartenders by clearing tables and keeping the dining room tidy when needed, • Maintain a clean and organized dining room, packing area, and runner station, • Assist in preparing beer, wine, and soft drinks, • Daily Side Work including restocking and cleaning, • Assist with overall flow during peak hours Qualifications • Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment preferred (ramen or Japanese cuisine a plus!), • Ability to carry hot bowls safely and move quickly between kitchen and dining areas, • Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail, • Must be able to read tickets, • Positive attitude and teamwork-oriented mindset, • Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs during shifts, • Reliability and professionalism are essential

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  • Waiter / Waitress
    Waiter / Waitress
    2 months ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Overview We are seeking a friendly and efficient Server to join our team in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests. As a Server, you will play a crucial role in providing outstanding guest services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and contributing to a positive atmosphere within the restaurant. You will be responsible for taking orders, serving food and beverages, and upselling menu items to enhance the dining experience. Duties • Greet guests warmly and present menus in a friendly manner., • Take accurate food and beverage orders using a point-of-sale system or cash register., • Provide recommendations on menu items and upsell specials to maximize sales., • Ensure timely delivery of food and beverages to tables while maintaining high standards of presentation., • Monitor guest satisfaction throughout their meal and address any concerns promptly., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining area, including resetting tables for new guests., • Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines during food preparation and service., • Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth communication regarding orders and special requests., • Process payments accurately and efficiently at the end of each meal service., • Qualifications, • Previous experience in the food service industry is preferred but not required., • Strong guest service skills with a focus on creating a welcoming environment., • Basic math skills for handling cash transactions and processing payments., • Knowledge of food safety practices is a plus., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail., • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written., • A passion for culinary arts and an interest in upselling menu items is highly desirable., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed., • Join our team as a Server where you can showcase your culinary knowledge, enhance your sales skills, and provide memorable experiences for our guests! WALK IN INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE!!!

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