886 Best restaurant Jobs in Westfield, New Jersey (October 2026)

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Job description: Tacoria was founded as a way of bringing the authentic tastes, vibrant colors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Mexico to our community. Our food is made fresh daily, our ingredients come straight from local farms. (visit our website: www.tacoria.com.) Due to our current growth and expansion, we currently have a Front of House Manager position available at our restaurant. If you have experience managing a team of cashiers and front of house staff, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to join a growing company we want to hear from you. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Hiring, scheduling, managing, and training the front of house team, • Maintaining a clean and organized front of house, • Creating an exceptional guest experience, • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, • Participating in audits and inspections, • Providing conflict resolution and ensuring disciplinary procedures are followed and that all standards are upheld What skills do you bring to the table? • Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, • One (1) year of previous restaurant experience, • Ability to lead a team, • Excellent communication skills, • Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS What else do you need? • US work authorization (required), • High school or equivalent (GED), • Serve Safe certification (preferred), • Flexibility and an open schedule to allows you to cover shifts as needed, • Reliable transportation, • Ability to work an 8 hour shift, which includes weekends What do we offer? • Salary of $50,000 - $55,000 per year (depending on your experience), • Benefits & Perks including:, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training, • Free shift meals and discounts on your day off This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable, • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people, • Flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires shifts in direction, • Detail-oriented, • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, • Independent -- enjoys working with little direction, • High stress tolerance -- doesn't mind a high-pressure environment If you’d like to be part of a friendly and fun environment, with growth potential, then come interview with us. Help us share our culinary expertise with our customers while providing them with a taste of Mexican culture. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of both our employees and our customers. We have sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place and we require our employees to: • Employees wear personal protective equipment (provided) Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training, • Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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Five Guys

Catering Order & Marketing Coordinator

About the Role We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Catering Order & Marketing Coordinator to oversee all aspects of catering order management and drive marketing efforts specifically for our catering business. This role blends customer service, operations coordination, and marketing execution to help grow and streamline our catering program. Key Responsibilities Catering Order Management • Serve as the primary point of contact for all catering inquiries., • Manage incoming catering orders via phone, email, website, and delivery platforms., • Confirm order details, pricing, delivery logistics, and special requests., • Coordinate with kitchen/operations teams to ensure accurate preparation and on-time delivery., • Maintain an organized pipeline of upcoming orders and follow-ups., • Oversee catering invoices, deposits, changes, and cancellations., • Ensure exceptional customer communication throughout the process. Catering Marketing • Create and execute marketing campaigns specifically aimed at promoting catering services., • Manage catering content across social media, newsletters, website, and digital ads., • Develop promotional materials, seasonal offerings, and sales collateral., • Help maintain and update the catering menu, photos, and product descriptions., • Build and manage relationships with corporate clients, event planners, schools, and community partners., • Monitor performance of marketing initiatives and provide monthly reports.

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Tacoria

Back of House Manager

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Job description: 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.) Due to our current growth and expansion, we currently have several Kitchen Manager positions available at our restaurant in Edgewater. If you have experience managing and motivating a team of line cooks, enjoy working in a fast-paced and fun environment, and want to join a rapidly growing company with massive potential, then we want to hear from you. What will you be doing? • Managing a team of up to kitchen staff, including line chefs, • Ensuring the quality and consistency of our food, • Scheduling, supervising, and providing culinary training to the team, • Rolling out menu and recipe changes and ensuring staff is trained and well versed with our menu, • Maintaining equipment, • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and participating in audits and inspections, • Monitoring food costs What skills do you bring to the table? • Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, • One (1) year of previous restaurant experience (preferred), • Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team (1 year preferred), • Excellent communication skills, • Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS What else do you need? • US work authorization (required), • High school or equivalent (GED), • Culinary education or mentorship (preferred), • Serve Safe certification (preferred), • Flexibility and an open schedule to allows you to cover shifts as needed, • Reliable transportation to get you to work, • Ability to work an 8 hour shift, which may include weekends What do we offer? • Salary of $55,000 - $65,000 per year (depending on your experience), • Benefits & Perks including:, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training, • Free shift meals and discounts on your day off! This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects, • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction, • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture, • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail, • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction, • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment If you’d like to be part of a friendly and challenging (yet fun) environment, with potential for growth, then come join us as a Kitchen Manager. Help us share our culinary expertise with our customers while providing them with a taste of Mexican culture. Become part of our story! 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 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training Shift: • Day shift, • Evening shift, • Night shift Work Location: In person

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Offers friendly service to all guests, • Takes customer orders, maintains fast, accurate service, and positive guest relations, • Operates grill and in an efficient and safe manner, • Ensures company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds are maintained, • Ensures food quality and 100% customer satisfaction, • Maintains the restaurant with regards to cleanliness, neatness and customer accessibility, • Uses the company cash register accurately and maintain proper control of company assets, • Works as a team member to support other restaurant employees in their duties, • Receive payments by cash, credit or debit cards, and gift cards, • Issue receipts, refunds, or change due, • Assist customers by providing menu information and resolving their complaints or concerns, • Readily identify prices of menu items and calculate bill using POS, • Enthusiastically greet customers entering restaurant, • Answer customers' questions and provide information of store's policies and relevant procedures about the preparation or cooking process, • Maintain a clean and orderly register area, • Mix Milkshakes and other beverages as necessary, • Complete other general cleaning duties such as emptying trash cans and cleaning dining area, • Stock and maintain fountain machine, • Ensures food quality at all times, • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Successful Candidates/Employees of this position must have a High School Diploma or GED. In addition, 1 year of experience in either a food service or retail environment is also preferred. Experience in providing customer service and a desire to grow in the food industry is strongly preferred. You must have a very hands on work style and be actively involved in all daily functions of the store., • Certifications: A NYC Food Handlers License is not required to be considered for this position but is preferred., • Language Ability: Good communication and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos is necessary. The position also requires the ability to write simple correspondences and the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers. This position requires that you are able to convey information effectively and accurately, vocalize clearly and loudly enough to be heard in a noisy environment and proficiently speak, read, and write the English language., • Math Ability: The position requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals knowledge of simple math and its application to receiving and disbursing cash., • Reasoning Ability: The position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and people. You will need the ability to apply general rules of the job to successfully solve problems that may occur without involving the manager. Strong analytical and decision-making skills are needed., • Computer Skills: Must be able to operate cash register., • Physical Demands: The position's physical demands require work in a restaurant/kitchen environment with moderate to loud noise levels, varying temperature conditions and possible direct exposure to hazardous substances, such as hot oil. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, travel and react quickly to deadlines, sometimes with little notice. The employee is often required to stand for long periods; walk, bend, kneel, and reach with hands boxes or food containers typically weighing 50 pounds or less, without restrictions. May be required to use stepladder. Finger dexterity is required for use of cash register. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel as needed., • Hospitality: Actively look for ways to help customers, provide as much information as requested. Infer possible customer needs, as it may be their first experience at the restaurant. Knowledge of, quality standards of service, store policies regarding customer interaction, assessment of customer needs and customer satisfaction are all necessary., • Active Listening: Give full attention to what customers are saying, be able to listen to and process the customers' order without losing track., • Social Perceptiveness: Be aware of customers' reactions, both verbal and nonverbal, and understand why they are reacting this way. Understand the boundaries of appropriateness.

Job Details THISBOWL - NYC CHANGE FAST FOOD. CHANGE THE CULTURE. We’re growing fast and hiring Front of House Mixers across NYC. WHY THISBOWL? THISBOWL was born in Bondi Beach in 2016 out of one simple idea: change the culture of fast food. This founding mission continues to drive our team of quality-obsessed foodies as we grow. Today we have more than 60+ stores across Australia and 4 (and counting) in NYC. So why join us? Well, we’re not your average fast-food brand: we’re all about doing things differently. If you love great food, leading with heart, enjoy learning on the go and want to grow in a team that supports your growth, you’ll fit right in. We’re here to help you thrive, not just work. THE ROLE As a Mixer at THISBOWL, you’ll be an ambassador of our core values. You’ll be responsible for providing personalized customer experiences, walking our guests through the menu and making wholesome bowls from scratch. The make-line moves fast and it moves together, meaning you’ll rotate across stations, communicate constantly and back up your teammates without being asked. Job title: Mixer Employment type: (Hourly) Full-Time or Part-Time Compensation: $27-$35 per hour (includes base pay of $18-22 per hour + estimated tips of $9-$13 per hour). Every 6 months, mixers are eligible for performance-based bonuses. Actual tip earnings may vary and are not guaranteed. Availability: Our rosters include shifts across mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Perks: Free shift meal and discounts across all THISBOWL locations (yes, even on your days off). Training and continuous opportunities for career advancement. Access to exclusive merch. Plus, team parties... we’re always up to something! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Together with your fellow Mixers, Service Captains, and your Restaurant Manager you'll create delicious bowls and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You’ll be expected to: • Make wholesome bowls from scratch., • Deliver superior customer service, to every customer, every time., • Operate a point-of-sale (POS) register to complete customer transactions., • Cross-train across every station in the make-line and move between stations—including the cooking of our hot proteins., • Live out THISBOWL’s people and culture standards by contributing to an excellent work culture. WHAT YOU’LL BRING • Previous experience working in food, restaurants and/or customer experience preferred but not required., • Excellent communication skills and confidence working under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • A team player mindset and a positive can-do attitude., • Genuine passion for hospitality and food - a ‘foodie at heart’!, • Availability to work nights, weekends and holidays (with a variable schedule as per business needs). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY THISBOWL USA LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual offenses, arrest or conviction record (consistent with the NYC Fair Chance Act), credit history, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the New York State Human Rights Law and the New York City Human Rights Law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS THISBOWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, religious observance, and status as a victim of domestic violence, in accordance with applicable law. To request an accommodation in the application process or in performing the essential functions of this role, please contact the People and Culture team. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT THISBOWL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities so they can perform the essential functions of the role. This role is performed in a restaurant environment and may involve exposure to moderate noise levels, wet floors and other conditions commonly associated with food preparation and guest service operations. Team members in this position may be required to: • Stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the restaurant for extended periods, including using stairs where applicable., • Work in environments with varying temperatures, including refrigerated storage areas and near hot cooking equipment., • Be exposed to common food allergens, including but not limited to sesame, soy, dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, and gluten., • Work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs. Compensation Details Compensation: Hourly ($27.00 - $35.00) Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts Required Skills Ability to Work Collaboratively With Others Adaptability to Changing Work Environments Strong customer service orientation Attention to Detail in Food Preparation Time Management Skills Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Willingness to Learn and Grow Professionally Culinary Skills Related to Food Preparation

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Colonia, Woodbridge Township

WAITRESS Job Summary We are looking for a friendly and reliable Waitress to provide excellent customer service and ensure guests have a positive dining experience. Responsibilities • Greet and seat customers., • Take food and drink orders accurately., • Serve food and beverages promptly., • Answer customer questions about menu items., • Check on guests and address their needs., • Process payments and handle cash when required., • Keep tables and dining areas clean and organized., • Coordinate with kitchen and other staff to ensure accurate orders., • Follow food-safety and restaurant procedures. Qualifications • Previous restaurant or serving experience preferred., • Friendly, professional, and customer-focused., • Good communication and teamwork skills., • Able to work in a fast-paced environment., • Reliable and punctual., • Able to stand and walk for extended periods., • Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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Mozzarella Restaurant

Mozzarella Restaurant in South Orange, NJ is hiring experienced kitchen staff for 3 positions: 1. Experienced Line Cook • Strong experience on the sauté station required, • Must have good plating and presentation skills, • Must be fast, organized, and able to handle busy service, • Italian restaurant experience preferred 1. Pizza & Kitchen Helper • Pizza experience required, • Must know how to stretch dough, make pizzas, and work the pizza oven, • Will assist our pizza maker during busy service, • Responsible for preparing dough and prepping the pizza station, • Will also help with food prep and general kitchen work, • Must be comfortable working both the pizza station and kitchen 1. Dishwasher / Prep Helper • Dishwashing and general kitchen cleaning, • Will also help with light food prep, • Must work quickly and keep the dish and kitchen areas clean and organized

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Cana Mediterranean Kitchen and Coffee Roastery

☕ NOW HIRING: EXPERIENCED BARISTAS Cana Mediterranean Kitchen & Coffee Roastery in Millburn, New Jersey, is looking for experienced, energetic, and customer-focused baristas to join our growing team. Qualifications: • Previous specialty coffee or barista experience, • Skilled in espresso preparation, milk steaming, and latte art, • Comfortable preparing hot, iced, and specialty beverages, • Friendly, dependable, organized, and able to work efficiently, • Strong attention to cleanliness and product quality, • Available for flexible shifts, including mornings and weekends, • Knowledge of coffee roasting and Mediterranean-inspired drinks is a plus We offer a welcoming workplace, opportunities to grow, and the chance to be part of an exciting neighborhood restaurant and coffee roastery. 📍 Cana Mediterranean Kitchen & Coffee Roastery, Millburn, New Jersey To apply, please send us a direct message with your résumé and availability, or apply in person. #NowHiring #BaristaJobs #ExperiencedBarista #MillburnNJ #NewJerseyJobs #SpecialtyCoffee #CoffeeCareers #CanaMediterranean

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Mozzarella Restaurant

Experienced Line Cook & Prep Cook

22 days ago

Full-time

South Orange Village

ENGLISH VERSION Experienced Line Cook & Prep Cook Needed – Mozzarella Restaurant, South Orange Mozzarella Restaurant in South Orange, NJ is hiring for two positions: 1. Experienced Line Cook • Minimum 5 years of professional line-cook experience, • Must be fast, organized, reliable, and comfortable working during busy service, • Must be punctual and a strong team player, • Professional attitude required, • Italian restaurant experience is preferred 1. Prep Cook / Kitchen Helper • Must have solid prep experience and good knife skills, • Must be fast, reliable, punctual, and hardworking, • Must have a positive attitude and work well with the team, • Some line-cooking experience is preferred, • Should be comfortable helping with light line work, including the fryer and grill, • Must also be willing to help in the front of the house during dinner service when needed, including bussing and resetting tables Serious applicants only.

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Cana Mediterranean Kitchen and Coffee Roastery

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Food Preparation Assistant

2 months ago

Full-time

Westfield

Le Bistrot in Westfield (French restaurant) is looking for a full time prep cook to start next week

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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

Benefits: • Free uniforms, • Opportunity for advancement, • Competitive salary, • Flexible schedule Role: Restaurant Shift Lead Employer: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Location: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in Warren Township, NJ Compensation: Competitive Hourly Pay (Based on Experience) Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time Benefits: • Generous employee discounts, • Ongoing paid training and leadership development, • Opportunities for advancement We are currently hiring a motivated Restaurant Shift Lead to help guide daily operations and support our restaurant team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading others, delivering outstanding customer service, and building a career in restaurant management, hospitality, or food service leadership. At Capriotti’s, every team member plays an important role in creating memorable guest experiences. Position Overview The Restaurant Shift Lead helps oversee day-to-day restaurant operations during assigned shifts, ensuring smooth service, quality food preparation, and a positive team environment. You will support the management team by supervising staff, maintaining Capriottis operational standards, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, coaching team members, and developing leadership skills in the hospitality industry. Responsibilities • Supervise and support team members during daily restaurant operations, • Delegate tasks and ensure all shift duties are completed efficiently, • Maintain Capriotti’s standards for food quality, speed of service, and cleanliness, • Provide excellent guest service and resolve customer concerns professionally, • Follow company policies for food safety, sanitation, and cash handling, • Assist with scheduling support, labor management, and inventory monitoring, • Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout kitchen and dining areas, • Support smooth shift transitions through clear communication with management, • Recognize and encourage team performance and positive contributions, • Promote a team culture built on respect, accountability, and professionalism What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in restaurant, food service, hospitality, or retail leadership preferred, • Experience as a Shift Lead, Crew Leader, Team Lead, or Assistant Manager is a plus, • Strong customer service and communication skills, • Ability to lead and motivate team members in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills, • Dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset, • Must be at least 16 years old, • Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays At Capriottis, we believe in helping our team members grow their careers. Whether you’re looking to gain leadership experience or work toward restaurant management, this role can be the next step in your professional journey. Apply today, if you are a good fit for this role! We look forward to meeting you! Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Founded in 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware by siblings Lois and Alan Margolet, Capriotti’s was born from a desire to create something unique while honoring family heritage. To this day the whole roast turkeys, quality meats & cheeses, and fresh rolls and produce continue to impress our patrons and earn awards across the country. Sharing Our Passion One Sandwich at a Time: Accomplishing the Capriotti’s mission begins and ends with you. You are the face of the company and will provide Uncompromising Standards of Quality and Service by ensuring Hot food is always served hot, cold food cold, all food fresh, in a clean environment, in full uniform with a smile.

Food Preparation Assistant

2 months ago

Full-time

Westfield

Le Bistrot in Westfield is looking for a reliable Kitchen Assistant to help with food preparation, including chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, assembling dishes, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.

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