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  • Barista / Cashier
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    Barista / Cashier
    24 minutes ago
    $17–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    Port Chester

    The Producer Coffee Studio is a local coffee shop that believes in the harmony between caffeine and creativity- blending two of our passions into one place! Though different, music and coffee are all about one thing: the process. When making coffee, the blend of beans, roasts and grinds compose a good drink. In mixing music, the notes and harmony are important to make a good set. Both require balance, stability, and, well, good taste. We are looking for full-time and part-time baristas that have a passion for coffee. Baristas are responsible for various duties including but not limited to: · Welcoming customers in a positive manner and providing an exceptional guest experience. · Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized working environment in line with Dept. of Health and company standards. · Developing an understanding of our coffees, teas, baked goods, and merchandise to drive sales and service. · Taking customer orders, making product recommendations and processing transactions. · Preparing and serving specialty coffee drinks including espresso-based beverages on La Marzocco espresso machinery, cold brew batches, and teas in line with The Producer Coffee Studio’s standards. · Assisting new staff and helping to train on coffee shop routines. · Contribute to a culture of innovation by providing ideas for house and seasonal coffee and tea beverages. · Other duties and special projects may be assigned from time to time. Qualifications and skills: · 2 Years of coffee shop experience is required. · Must be able to steam milk for various espresso based drinks. · Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for music and coffee as well as a desire to educate others about our coffee. · Knowledge of POS systems and experience providing training is preferred. · High energy and outgoing personality, professional demeanor. · Must be punctual and reliable, always on time. · Must be able to multi task. · Must have welcoming personality. · Ability to take direction, receive coaching to execute at a high level. · Able to work a flexible schedule and are available to work morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ideally would be able to commit to working 3-5 days per week. Physical Demands: · Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move about the café. · Ability to use hands, wrists, and fingers to operate the espresso machine, cash register, among others · Must have the ability to taste and smell of coffee. · Must have ability to speak and hear to frequently communicate with customers. · Carry weight, lift – lift up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally · Ability to bend, squat, twist, and reach above shoulder level and below waist level, for example, to grab boxes or cups

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  • Shift Leader
    Shift Leader
    14 hours ago
    $19–$24 hourly
    Full-time
    Noroton Heights, Darien

    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: • Competitive pay to recognize your impact, • Medical, dental, and vision insuranc e to keep you healthy and thriving, • Commuter benefits to make life easier, • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals — because we believe in enjoying what we serve, • Growth opportunities at every level — we invest in developing leaders from within, • 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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  • 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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  • Shift Leader
    Shift Leader
    14 hours ago
    $19–$24 hourly
    Full-time
    Turn Of River-Newfield, Stamford

    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, passion ate 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 Salary: $19.00 - $24.00 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: • Competitive pay to recognize your impact, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving, • Commuter benefits to make life easier, • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals — because we believe in enjoying what we serve, • Growth opportunities at every level — we invest in developing leaders from within, • 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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  • Produce Associate
    Produce Associate
    4 days ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Greenwich, Greenwich

    Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. A family-run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged beef, chef-prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more. Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene. As a member of the Produce team, our team members must take pride in having a vast knowledge of our produce items. They will deliver exceptional guest service, be responsible for display items for the department, monitor waste, and be a strong team player. Responsibilities & Duties: • Help department to maximize sales by providing exceptional guest service., • Ability to increase sales by suggestively selling products to every guest., • Unload products from truck, break down pallets, take in deliveries, and separate produce for sales floor, and cooler., • Process and/or wraps produce items prior to filling displays., • Basic knife skills., • Responsible for product rotation, facing, restocking, culling, product displays., • Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards. Handle chemicals (spectrum veggie wash and sanitize solution)., • Follow, maintain and perform safety and sanitation procedures; throughout all shifts., • Communicate effectively with peers and management., • Always maintain professionalism and treat everyone with respect and courtesy., • Must always be guest focus and forward facing., • Adhere to all assigned duties by management team. Minimum Requirements • Minimum of 6 months to 1 year with food handling, guest service and sales experience., • Exceptional guest service, organization, and merchandizing skills., • Ability to retain product knowledge., • Ability to act with a sense of urgency and remain productive in a fast-paced environment., • Must possess problem solving skills., • Empowered team player willing to assist fellow associates. Additional Requirements: • Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed, and the in the correct uniform, • The associate is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 20–75 pounds., • The position requires manual dexterity, visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures, • Ability to work within temperature-controlled environments, • Handling and controlling cleaning supplies, • Maintain a clean and safe environment by following Citarella and DOA standards, • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays, • Other duties may be assigned as business needs change. 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! Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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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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