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  • Produce Department Manager
    Produce Department Manager
    19 hours ago
    $24–$27 hourly
    Full-time
    Greenwich, Greenwich

    OVERVIEW Citarella is one of the most iconic premium food retailers in the United States, built on more than a century of culinary heritage and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Established in New York City in 1912 as a neighborhood seafood shop, the company has evolved into a family-run gourmet market destination known for “fresh from the source” standards, deep product expertise, and a hospitality-forward customer experience. Today, Citarella operates specialty markets across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. The brand is widely recognized for extraordinary seafood and a best-in-class assortment of prime dry-aged meats, chef-prepared foods, scratch-made pastries, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, smoked fish, and a curated lineup of private-label products. Its reputation rests on craftsmanship, pride, operational discipline, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Citarella’s next chapter requires scaling this high-standard, founder-driven business into a durable, professionally managed enterprise capable of sustained growth across markets and channels—while preserving the quality, culture, and customer intimacy that define the brand. Role Overview: As the Produce Department Manager, you are a key player in overseeing and managing all aspects of the produce department including but not limited to: department profitability, displays, oversee inventory control and leading the team to successfully drive business/sales. Our guest is the heart of our business. As the Produce Department Manager, you will be responsible for providing every guest with an exceptional shopping experience; listening and responding to their needs and being the subject matter expert of your department. All Produce Department Managers must have produce and perishable foods knowledge, hospitality skills, positive energy, be dependable, possess basic math skills and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities & Duties: • Model and deliver exceptional guest service and ensure guest needs are met in a timely fashion., • Oversee day to day operations of the produce department., • Receive merchandise, break down pallets, manage vendor invoices and make sure product is to Citarella standards., • Manage department profitability, merchandising, guest service, appearance, and team member supervision., • Write department schedules, approve team members PTO time, maintain timecards and manage labor., • Supervise team members ensuring service standards are always being met., • Basic knife skills., • Manage and maintain department inventory levels., • Collaborate with buyer to ensure proper product assortment, merchandising, ordering and inventory control., • Monitor quality, freshness, culling of merchandise, and safeguard proper product rotation. Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards., • Ensure department is cleaned and maintained throughout all shifts (produce displays, coolers, and work areas etc.), • Maintain accurate department signage and pricing., • Direct and support team members on department opening and closing procedures., • Assist store leadership, as required, to select, train, develop, and mentor team members., • Cultivate, develop and retain team members by way of motivation, and providing feedback., • Adhere to all assigned duties by management team. Minimum Requirements: • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience managing a produce department in a grocery store environment., • Flexibility schedule including nights, weekends and holidays., • Ability to perform physical requirements of job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, push and pull items of usually 20-75 pounds., • Vast knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation., • Food safety and sanitation knowledge., • Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and are self-motivated., • Ability to hire, train, inspire and develop a team., • Team builder and brand ambassador., • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills., • Analytical thinking and proficiency in math needed to perform job responsibilities., • Proficient computer knowledge and skills; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel IN RETURN, WE OFFER! Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental/Vision /Company sponsored life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match!

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  • Local Store Marketing Manager
    Local Store Marketing Manager
    5 days ago
    $90000–$105000 yearly
    Full-time
    Noroton Heights, Darien

    At NAYA, we are building something special. Our mission is to build genuine connections through Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us. Growth is more than restaurant-count — it's personal development, leadership opportunities, and a culture where our teams grow together as we build something exceptional. As we continue to grow across the Northeast, we are looking for a creative, community-driven marketer to bring the NAYA brand to life in our neighborhoods — building awareness, generating trial, and creating relationships that turn first-time guests into loyal fans. 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: • Annual Salary: $90,000 - $105,000, • Medical: NAYA pays 70%, • Technology Reimbursement: $60/month, • Profit Interests (to be determined in Q3 2026), • 401k with match (launch Q3 2026), • Paid Time Off: 2 weeks Paid Vacation Time/56 hours sick/safe time, • Paid Holidays: 12 days/year, • Other Optional: Commuter Benefits, FSA, LTD/STD, Employee Assistance, Pet Insurance, • Most Importantly: Free NAYA when you work! Your Impact The Field Marketing Manager serves as the bridge between Marketing and Operations, bringing the NAYA brand to life in local communities through strategic partnerships, grassroots marketing, influencer engagement, and market-specific activation programs. This role will play a critical part in introducing NAYA to new suburban markets across Long Island and Connecticut — building awareness, generating trial, and creating lasting relationships that drive guest loyalty and long-term sales growth. This marketer is both strategic and hands-on — someone who can build the local marketing playbook, then get out in the field and execute it flawlessly, from grand openings to community events to neighborhood outreach. What You Will Do New Restaurant Openings • Coordinate and execute local marketing efforts for all new restaurant openings in partnership with the Marketing team, • Execute pre-opening, opening, and post-opening marketing plans designed to build awareness, drive trial, and accelerate guest acquisition, • Coordinate grand opening events, VIP tastings, influencer previews, community nights, and local activations, • Develop market-specific opening strategies tailored to each community, • Partner with Operations to ensure flawless execution during opening periods Community Marketing & Partnerships • Build and maintain relationships with schools, youth sports organizations, first responders, hospitals, local businesses, chambers of commerce, and community groups, • Identify opportunities for sponsorships, fundraising programs, and local partnerships that strengthen NAYA's connection to the community, • Represent NAYA at community events, networking opportunities, and local business functions, • Develop scalable community engagement programs that can be replicated across markets Local Store Marketing • Partner with the Director of Marketing to create and execute market-specific marketing plans that drive traffic, frequency, and sales, • Partner with General Managers and Operations leaders to identify local opportunities and business challenges, • Support restaurants with grassroots marketing initiatives, local events, and neighborhood outreach, • Develop and manage local promotional calendars aligned with business objectives Catering & Business Development Support • Partner with Catering and Operations teams to drive awareness and lead generation within local business communities, • Develop relationships with office parks, schools, healthcare organizations, and community groups, • Coordinate local sampling and outreach programs that generate catering and group sales opportunities What Success Looks Like • Strong new restaurant opening performance and sustained traffic and sales growth, • Meaningful community partnerships developed and replicated across markets, • Loyalty member acquisition, app downloads, and influencer engagement and reach, • Catering lead generation, event participation and ROI, and overall market awareness Who You Are • Experienced Field Marketer: 4–7 years of experience in field marketing, local store marketing, community marketing, experiential marketing, or restaurant marketing, ideally supporting multi-unit restaurant, retail, hospitality, or consumer brands., • Community Builder: Proven success building community partnerships and executing local marketing initiatives that deliver real business results., • Strategic & Self-Motivated: A strategic thinker who gets things done — comfortable working independently and building systems and playbooks that scale across markets., • Data-Driven: Grounds decisions in results; tracks the performance and ROI of every activation, event, and partnership., • Relationship-Builder: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; a natural connector with General Managers, community leaders, and local partners., • Creative & Disciplined: Brings bold, fresh ideas — and the organization and follow-through to execute them flawlessly., • Organized Project Manager: Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Educated & Equipped: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality, or a related field., • Committed & Mobile: Comfortable traveling regularly to support restaurant openings and market visits, including occasional nights and weekends for events., • Passionate: About hospitality, food, community engagement, and creating exceptional guest experiences. Naya is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

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  • Fish Department Manager- sign-on bonus
    Fish Department Manager- sign-on bonus
    19 hours ago
    $24–$27 hourly
    Full-time
    Greenwich, Greenwich

    OVERVIEW Citarella is one of the most iconic premium food retailers in the United States, built on more than a century of culinary heritage and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Established in New York City in 1912 as a neighborhood seafood shop, the company has evolved into a family-run gourmet market destination known for “fresh from the source” standards, deep product expertise, and a hospitality-forward customer experience. Today, Citarella operates specialty markets across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. The brand is widely recognized for extraordinary seafood and a best-in-class assortment of prime dry-aged meats, chef-prepared foods, scratch-made pastries, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, smoked fish, and a curated lineup of private-label products. Its reputation rests on craftsmanship, pride, operational discipline, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Citarella’s next chapter requires scaling this high-standard, founder-driven business into a durable, professionally managed enterprise capable of sustained growth across markets and channels—while preserving the quality, culture, and customer intimacy that define the brand. We are offering a SIGN-ON BONUS of up to $500 for the Fish Department (must meet all requirements- payments will be distributed during a specified timeline). Role and Responsibilities As a member of Citarella’s Seafood Team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest service while maintaining deep knowledge of our premium seafood offerings. This position requires pride in product presentation, attention to safety and sanitation standards, and a strong sense of teamwork. You will be responsible for merchandising, product rotation, waste monitoring, and engaging with guests to provide an outstanding shopping experience. • Provide exceptional guest service to drive sales and ensure satisfaction., • Use suggestive selling techniques to promote seafood products., • Receive, unload, and break down deliveries; stock and rotate merchandise., • Ensure all items meet Citarella’s high-quality standards before display., • Prepare seafood items, including cleaning and cooking shrimp and lobster., • Maintain and restock displays while ensuring proper rotation and facing of products., • Apply basic knife skills to prepare seafood as needed., • Adhere to all Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DOA), and OSHA safety and sanitation standards., • Use and manage cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety protocols., • Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and management., • Maintain a professional, respectful, and guest-facing demeanor at all times., • Complete all assigned duties as directed by the management team. Requirements • 6 months to 1 year of experience in seafood handling, guest service, and sales., • Strong guest service and merchandising skills., • Ability to retain and apply product knowledge., • Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment., • Problem-solving ability and sense of urgency., • Team player with a willingness to support fellow associates., • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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