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  • Host / Hostess
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    Host / Hostess
    2 hours ago
    $11.35 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Porchlight, from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, is a true New York neighborhood bar. Since 2015, we've focused on serving up cold drinks with warm hospitality. American bar fare, classic cocktails, live music and good times in the heart of Chelsea. Come on in! Who you are: The Host is a vital member of the Service team as the first impression and point of contact with every guest and visitor at the restaurant. The Host must exude warmth and hospitality and is a partner to the Maître D’ in plotting, planning, and updating the dining room to efficiently coordinate seatings throughout each service. What you’ll do: • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality, • Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for guests whether in person or over the phone., • Partner with Maître D’ to quote accurate wait times while “finding the yes” for all guests., • Properly answer guest inquiries with regards to restaurant hours of operation and basic operational information, menus, and reservations., • Act as a liaison between the guest, management, service staff and kitchen and communicate accordingly., • Work with efficiency and a sense of urgency while remaining composed., • Demonstrates a passion for guest experience and an eagerness to learn and grow., • Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality. What we need from you: • Experience in a guest facing role in a restaurant preferred, but not necessary, • Basic understanding of OpenTable functions, • Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time, • English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required What you’ll get from us: At Union Square Hospitality Group, *extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do.* We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Host, you’ll enjoy: • Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $11.35/hour plus tips, • Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options, • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care, • Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work, • Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings, • Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services, • Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship, • Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones, • Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking, • Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together. • We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong, • Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships, • Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most, • Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled, • Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity, • Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake *The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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  • J-1 Culinary program with The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
    J-1 Culinary program with The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Description of the Host Property: The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel in Kennebunkport, Maine, boasts a phenomenal location, stunning views, and luxurious rooms. Conveniently located in the heart of the Port, this ultimate waterfront hotel overlooks the harbor side of the Kennebunk River and is comprised of two buildings. With panoramic windows, private balconies, and an expansive outdoor deck, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel offers guests intriguing social spaces in which to enjoy their Kennebunkport vacation. Description of the Training: Step into the kitchen of a world-leading luxury hotel/resort and learn from the best chefs in the American hospitality industry at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel. Through this J-1 Hospitality internship or traineeship program, you will rotate to different stations, acquiring the skills and techniques necessary to take the culinary world by storm. This rotational program is designed to give you exposure to the international hospitality industry and give you the experience needed to excel in your career when you return to your home country. ITN & ODYSSEY All-Inclusive Program: Unlike most J-1 Program providers, a regional ITN representative will guide you through a streamlined registration process, thanks to ITN and ODYSSEY’s all-inclusive approach. ITN and ODYSSEY will be on hand to provide you with the very best personalized service from the time that you arrive in the United States until your departure from the United States upon completion of your program. Description of the Location: Kennebunkport is a remarkable New England town that offers a unique travel opportunity. Its world-class shopping, diverse galleries and incredible restaurants will intrigue you, while countless activities fill your days. Local homes and businesses feature historic architecture including period homes, majestic inns and stunning oceanfront manses. Kennebunkport also cycles through four seasons annually, making it a versatile and desirable year-round destination. Beach-going, bike riding, fishing, boating, snowshoeing, etc., it’s all here!

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

    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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  • Sous Chef
    Sous Chef
    22 days ago
    $70000–$85000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Opening Sous Chef JB Eatery — West Village, New York City $70,000–$80,000 per year, based on experience JB Eatery is a new 55-seat neighborhood bistro opening in the West Village. Our cooking is rooted in modern French technique with Asian influences—seasonal, ingredient-driven, and focused on thoughtful sourcing, strong execution, and consistency. We are looking for a driven, hands-on Opening Sous Chef who wants to help build a restaurant from the beginning, rather than simply step into a system that has already been created. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and ownership team to develop kitchen systems, organize prep and service, train the opening team, execute the menu, and establish clear standards for quality, cleanliness, communication, and accountability. This is a hands-on culinary leadership position. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading from the line, working multiple stations when necessary, staying calm under pressure, and helping build a respectful kitchen culture based on discipline, teamwork, and pride in the food. Responsibilities • Help develop opening procedures, kitchen SOPs, prep systems, station organization, and service standards, • Lead daily prep and service alongside the culinary team, • Work sauté, grill, garde manger, prep, expo, and other stations when needed, • Train, coach, and support cooks, • Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, seasoning, portioning, and execution, • Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organized, properly stocked, and service-ready, • Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, food-cost management, and waste control, • Support labor planning, prep efficiency, portion control, and daily production management, • Monitor product quality, storage, labeling, rotation, and food-safety procedures, • Help maintain accurate prep lists, inventory records, waste logs, and station checklists, • Communicate clearly with the Executive Chef, ownership team, and front-of-house leadership, • Take ownership of kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is away, • Help establish a serious, respectful, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture Qualifications • At least one year of experience in a culinary leadership role, such as Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Lead Line Cook, • Strong professional cooking experience in a quality-driven, full-service restaurant, • Comfortable working and leading across multiple kitchen stations, • Basic understanding of food cost, labor control, waste tracking, portion control, and prep efficiency, • Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, proper storage, and kitchen cleanliness, • Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, or equivalent food-safety certification, preferred, • Organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities, • Able to lead with clarity, accountability, and respect, without ego or unnecessary drama, • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced opening environment, • Curious, ambitious, and interested in growing with a new restaurant, • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required, • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation Experience with French technique, Asian ingredients, inventory systems, menu development, or restaurant openings is preferred but not required. We care more about attitude, standards, leadership, consistency, and willingness to learn than having a perfect résumé. Schedule This is a full-time salaried position, generally scheduled over five days per week. Flexibility will be required during the opening and training period, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation and Benefits • Dental and vision insurance options, • Paid time off, • Staff meal during each full shift, • Employee dining discount, • Predictable five-day scheduling whenever operationally possible, • Performance and compensation review after six months, • Opportunities for professional development and advancement JB Eatery is being built with a long-term vision. Our goal is to establish a strong first restaurant and grow thoughtfully from there. For the right person, this position can develop into a larger culinary leadership role, including opportunities to support future openings, train new teams, participate in menu development, and take on greater operational responsibility. To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief introduction explaining why you are interested in joining an opening restaurant.

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  • Sales Representative
    Sales Representative
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    This NYC-based Sales Representative role involves cold-calling, pitching, and closing restaurant clients on a revolutionary POS system. Candidates must have 1+ years of restaurant industry experience (FOH/BOH) and sales experience. This position offers a high upfront commissions up to $3,000 per location, no residuals, and a 40-hour work week. We are a premier fintech provider revamping our New York sales team. We are looking for high-energy, HUNTER-mentality sales professionals with a background in the restaurant industry to sell our point-of-sale systems and payments technology. This is a business-to-business (B2B) outside sales role focused on new merchant acquisition through cold calling and on-site visits. Key Responsibilities: • Cold Calling & Prospecting: Proactively identify, call, and visit local restaurants / businesses in the NYC area to build a pipeline., • Decision Maker Focus: Successfully bypass gatekeepers to secure appointments with business owners and decision-makers., • POS Pitch & Demo: Deliver professional, tailored demonstrations of our POS system, emphasizing technology benefits (Backoffice reporting, P-Mix, labor management) and payment processing., • Closing: Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract signing., • Relationship Building: Relate personal restaurant experience to prospects to build trust and demonstrate industry knowledge. Requirements: • Location: Must reside in the NYC area., • Experience: Minimum 1 year of outside sales experience., • Industry Knowledge: Minimum 1 year of experience working in the restaurant industry (FOH or BOH)., • Technical Aptitude: Understanding of Front & Back of House operations, Backoffice reporting (Financials, Labor, Food/Bev, P-Mix)., • Skills: Strong communication, professional telephone etiquette, and a "hunter" mindset., • Mindset: Highly motivated, career-oriented, team player with a growth mindset. Compensation & Benefits: • Base Salary: Commission Only, • Commission: Large upfront commissions and bonus structure., • High Payout: Up to $3,000 commission per merchant location, 10-month payout term, and $1,500 upfront payment based on profitability., • Extras: Profit sharing, travel reimbursement, flexible 40-hour work week

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