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  • Shift Leader
    Shift Leader
    6 hours ago
    $18–$22 hourly
    Part-time
    Midtown East, Manhattan

    At NAYA, we're on an exciting journey - growing fast, sharing authentic, fresh and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors, and building a team that grows right along with us. We are looking for experienced, passionate Shift Leaders to grow with us! At NAYA, your development is our priority --- we train, mentor, and promote from within because we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you're a natural leader who loves great food, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to build your future with a brand on the rise, we want to meet you! If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. Reports to: General Manager 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: • More on the way! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. ++How You'll Impact++ The Shift Leader is responsible for leading the team members in running an efficient operation, providing excellent customer service, assisting with day-to-day store operations, maintaining high store standards and conditions, and fostering a positive environment. ++What You'll Do++ Operational Excellence • Ensure store profitability by driving sales, controlling labor, and managing cost of goods., • Oversee preparation and service of all food and beverage items, ensuring they meet NAYA's recipes, portioning, and quality standards., • manage Daily shift schedules to ensure the proper clock in/out times and adjust schedules where appropriate based on the sales volumes., • Conduct ordering, monthly inventory, and control stock levels for food, equipment, and supplies., • Review and manage daily time punches to address any time clock issues., • Control cash and receipts through adherence to cash handling and reconciliation procedures., • Complete and submit administrative tasks promptly, including guest incidents, workers comp claims, manager checklists, cashier/deposit trackers and communication logs Leadership Team Development • Hire, train, coach, and evaluate team members in conjunction with the General Manager., • Lead by example with a guest-first mindset, fostering a positive and productive environment., • Conduct pre-shift meetings to communicate expectations, share guest feedback, and celebrate team successes., • Ensure staff compliance with labor laws, including FWW guidelines, and manage meal breaks., • Resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed to the General Manager, • Model and uphold HR policies, ensuring team members have access to available resources., • Develop team members by training successors and delegating responsibilities. Guest Relations Community Engagement • Actively engage with guests, building relationships and addressing complaints with a solutions-focused approach., • Reacts to and assists with recovery actions or rewards to negative/positive online reviews to maintain NAYA's community reputation, • Promote NAYA's catering services and assist in taking orders as needed ., • Can execute all catering and third party orders with ease, understanding the importance of on time delivery., • Make eye contact, greet guests warmly, and ensure the team upholds these standards. Financial Administrative Responsibilities • Utilize financial reporting tools to monitor and manage sales, labor, and other key metrics., • Perform cash counting, banking/deposit tasks, and manage discounts and promotions., • Handle guest incidents and worker's compensation reports when necessary. Additional Skills Abilities • Has mastered kitchen operations, COGS and labor management, line service and throughput, • Handle delivery issues and third-party dispatches promptly and efficiently., • Ensure the store is opened and closed following NAYA's opening and closing procedures., • Serve as a strong role model, earning team respect and providing coaching as needed. ++Who You Are++ • 2+ years of related leadership experience at a similar caliber concept, • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be proficient in English (spoken and written) to perform essential job duties., • Adaptable in a fast-paced and challenging work environment, • Takes and gives direction well and is able to perform the essential job functions under pressure while maintaining professionalism, • Communicates information effectively and efficiently and approaches their work with a sense of ownership and works with a sense of urgency, • Exhibits strong time management and organizational skills, • Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that inspires team members to meet and exceed standards, • Ability to utilize traditional software programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office and any additional systems as needed, • Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system, • Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business, • Able to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis and bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking for 8-10 hours a day

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  • SHOP TECHNICIAN (AUTO PARTS FABRICATION)
    SHOP TECHNICIAN (AUTO PARTS FABRICATION)
    30 days ago
    $19 hourly
    Part-time
    Middle Village, Queens

    Bavgruppe Designs is an auto parts company located in Middle Village, Queens, NY 11379. We deal in sales of original and aftermarket parts with an emphasis on headlight/tailights (building of parts, parts assembly, modification, associated work). We have been in business since 2010. The job we are posting calls for a 14-21 hour work week. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who is dependable, hardworking, and organized -- who will be responsible for assembly/dissasembly and modification of headlights for customer order fulfillments. The right person will be highly critical of their own work, pay attention to fabrication detail and work with minimal supervision once directions have been given. The tech will also fabricate led rings, box and label items, and assist with shop organization, among other things. Fabriation experience in shop work or a specialty related trade and dependability are preferred. IF YOU HAVE NO DIRECT OR RELATED EXPERIENCE PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. NO UNSOLICITED PHONE CALLS PLEASE UNLESS WE CONTACT YOU FIRST. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO LEGALLY WORK IN THE US FOR THIS POSITION. Core hours will be 830M – 4PM, Monday through Wednesday, 7 hours per day plus 1/2 hour lunch. The shop is located in Middle Village, Queens 11379. Pay starts at $19 an hour and will rise upon completion of a 6 month probationary period. The specifics include: • Tech/Artisan Work - opening different brands of headlights cleanly, and carefully, and modifying of headlights to accept led rings/strips, etc. Includes painting of headlights and re-sealing, • LED Ring and LED Carbon Fiber Eyebrow fabrication, • Headlight lens swap - entails cutting open headlights, and removing old lenses, cleaning of channel, installation of new lens, replacement of old wiring as needed., • Organizing and unboxing of new products/materials, • Organizing and routing orders according to business need/priority, • Ensuring all orders are completed in a timely fashion, • Assembling misc parts, • Using a Dremel to shave PCB boards/gel to enable parts to fit correctly into plastic lenses, • Gluing parts neatly and cleanly, • Using shop equipment to ensure LED rings and other products are operating within correct voltage specifications, • Perform quality assurance checks, • Wiring of receivers/controllers for use with LED components, • Soldering of parts as needed, • Perform independent tasks based upon general direction Requirements: • Excellent independent problem solving skills, • Excels at manual tasks, • Able to adapt to methodical processes, • Meticulous and organized, • Strong work ethic and solution minded, • Excellence oriented, • Present professionally (phsically and in your communication) Preferred skills: • Prior experience in automotive shops, • Prior fabrication experience Non-Starters: • Frequent lateness will not be tolerated., • Frequent unannounced/unplanned absenteeism will not be tolerated. To apply, please respond to this ad via email and include your work history and/or resume. You MUST include a resume/or detailed work background when responding, and verifiable references are required. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for the unique skills, experience, and perspectives they bring. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status.

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  • Kindergarten Teacher
    Kindergarten Teacher
    1 month ago
    $70000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    Job description: Brooklyn RISE, a growing K-8 charter school in Brooklyn, invites passionate and committed educators to apply to the position of Kindergarten Teacher for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Brooklyn RISE is founded on the belief that all students, regardless of race, disability, home language, SES status, or zip code can learn and achieve at high levels in a highly supportive and academically rigorous environment. Brooklyn RISE is a small school serving 380 students K-7, and we are growing by one grade level each year until we are a fully enrolled K-8 charter school of 430 students in SY2026. We are expanding our team of passionate, adaptive, and detail-oriented educators united behind our mission – building the knowledge, skills, and mindsets for academic success, ensuring all of our students are on the path to college. ob Summary The Kindergarten Teacher position is a full-time co-teaching position. All Brooklyn RISE teachers are responsible for intellectual preparation for each lesson, building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor their instruction, and actively engaging in collaboration with their colleagues. Essential Functions • Execute daily lesson plans for all assigned blocks (mix of lead teaching and supporting), • Implement all Brooklyn RISE routines and procedures with fidelity, • Complete weekly lesson annotations to ensure high quality instruction, • Actively participate in all professional development sessions and weekly coaching sessions, • Incorporate feedback from coaches in a timely manner, • Communicate weekly with families and other key stakeholders, • Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback, • Identify students who are academically at risk and initiate effective intervention strategies, • Consistently analyze student data and engage in self-reflection on practices, • Complete all duties, posts and tasks as assigned Competencies • Commitment to uphold and execute upon the mission of Brooklyn RISE., • Unwavering, high expectations for all students, with a belief that all children deserve access to a college education, • Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff, families, and the local community., • Solutions-focused style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support the development students., • Willingness to foster creativity and innovation with enthusiasm for work, and ability to motivate and unite others in the work., • Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, initiative to seize opportunities to make change and solicit feedback., • Belief in student empowerment and willingness to allow students to play an active role in supporting the school’s vision and climate., • Commitment to results-driven approach, with strong ability to analyze data and use it to inform decision-making., • Ability to reflect on how to improve, self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses, willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes. Job Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred., • Minimum two years of teaching preferred., • New York State teacher license/certification preferred., • Dual certification in Special Education or TESOL preferred, • Successful classroom manager who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success., • Experienced classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages., • Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in an inclusive classroom setting., • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members.

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