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  • VP of Operations
    VP of Operations
    6 days ago
    $180000–$200000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    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. Our mission is to build genuine connections through the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us We are looking for an experienced, passionate person to grow with us as we live our mission. If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen. 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, • Competitive bonus plan Paid Vacation time • Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving, • Flexible Spending Account, • Commuter benefits to make life easier, • Employee discounts and free NAYA meals --- because we believe in enjoying what we serve, • Pet Insurance - because we love our furry friends, • Growth opportunities at every level --- we invest in developing leaders from within Employee Assistance, Pay on Demand, Identity Theft Protection, and much more! At NAYA, you'll find more than a job --- you'll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success. About the Role The Vice President of Restaurant Operations is a senior leader responsible for driving operational excellence, scaling performance, and building the infrastructure required for NAYA's next phase of growth. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to translate strategy into consistent, high-performing restaurant execution across all markets. This leader will own field operations, market expansion readiness, and the development of a strong, people-first culture that delivers exceptional guest experiences while driving profitable growth. How You'll Make an Impact Operational Strategy \& Business Performance • Translate company strategy into clear, executable operational plans across all restaurants and markets, • Drive consistent improvement in key performance metrics: sales, transactions, labor productivity, food cost, and store-level profitability, • Establish and reinforce operating standards that ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability, • Build systems, routines, and accountability structures that elevate execution across Area Managers and General Managers, • Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, and performance targets Market Growth \& New Market Strategy • Lead operational readiness for new restaurant openings and market expansion, • Develop scalable playbooks for entering and stabilizing new markets, • Partner with Real Estate, Development, and Marketing to ensure successful market launches, • Build regional leadership structures to support multi-market growth (Market Directors, Area Managers), • Identify risks and opportunities in new and existing markets, adjusting strategy accordingly Guest Experience \& Brand Execution • Ensure consistent delivery of a high-quality, hospitality-driven guest experience across all locations, • Champion initiatives that enhance speed, accuracy, food quality, and overall guest satisfaction, • Partner with Marketing and Culinary to bring brand and menu initiatives to life in restaurants, • Leverage guest feedback and operational data to continuously improve the experience People \& Culture Leadership • Build, develop, and lead a high-performing field organization rooted in NAYA's values, • Create clear expectations, coaching rhythms, and accountability across all levels of operations, • Develop strong leadership pipelines (Shift Leaders → GMs → Area Managers → Market Directors), • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Compliance \& NYC Operational Expertise • Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal labor laws, with deep expertise in NYC Fair Workweek (FWW) requirements, • Partner with HR and Legal to mitigate risk and uphold best practices across scheduling, pay, and employee relations Who You Are • A strategic restaurant operator who can zoom out to set direction and zoom in to drive execution, • A builder who thrives in growth environments and knows how to scale systems, teams, and performance, • A strong people leader who develops talent and holds teams accountable, • Highly data-driven, with the ability to translate insights into action, • Hands-on, visible, and present in the field What You'll Bring • 10+ years of progressive restaurant operations leadership experience -with significant experience in the fast casual sector, • Proven success leading multi-market operations and supporting new market expansion, • Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and improve unit-level economics, • Experience building and leading high-performing field leadership teams, • Strong cross-functional partnership skills (Finance, HR, Marketing, Culinary, Technology) You will love working at NAYA

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  • Director of Outlets
    Director of Outlets
    7 days ago
    $160000–$175000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The Director of Outlets of FB 575 at Aman New York is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of all hotel restaurants, lounges and bars and ensuring integration with the Aman brand. This role ensures seamless service delivery, financial profitability, and elevated guest and member experiences across multiple outlets. The Director of Outlets works closely with senior leadership to drive revenue, maintain brand standards, develop teams, and enhance the overall positioning of the hotel's Food Beverage program. This role requires the ability to motivate and inspire those around you, to access the best skills of each colleague to increase financial progress, and build a culture of integrity, composure, and humility. The Director of Outlets must strive to retain and develop a team with a singular goal of being the best. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: Financial · Assist Director of FB in managing annual operating budgets for all outlets. · Monitor financial performance, ensuring revenue targets and cost controls are achieved. · Maximize opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and guest spend per head with training and initiatives. · Collaborate with Finance to track performance KPI metrics, Forecasting, and PL reporting. · Support Director of Finance to solve all accounting issues. Personnel · Lead, mentor, and inspire outlet managers and their teams, fostering a culture of excellence. · Partner with HR on recruitment, onboarding, training, and succession planning. · Conduct performance reviews and career development for team members. · Oversee the hourly schedules for all outlets ensuring coverage and management of overtime. · Perform trainer tasks and conduct training for restaurant staff as assigned by FB management. o These include training of management and non-management staff on steps of service, coaching counseling, and culture. · Quantify training success with improved LQA, TrustYou, and other related reviews. o Develop action plans for LQA audits · Coach and counsel managers and hourly colleagues for any breaches of conduct and follow policies when issuing formal disciplinary notice. Culture and People · Foster an environment ethics to build a strong, retained team. These include: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Inclusiveness, Professional Development (self and others), and Compassion. · Motivate staff to do their best by empowering them to make decisions, share ownership, and provide input. · Develop managers through tasks and assignments while holding frequent development discussions to further career goals. · Create a high-morale workplace by sharing wins and successes, allows open dialogue, and nurtures a team mentality. · Sets clear goals and deadlines and holds team accountable. · Is committed to their own growth and able to identify their own weaknesses and work to compensate for them · Maintains composure and handles stress during unsettling times, keeps confidence and trust in others, and respects the viewpoints of others. Operational Leadership · Oversee all daily outlet operations, ensuring consistency in quality, service, and presentation. · Support operations for special events and private functions. · Assist food beverage outlets in their operations within peak times when needed. · Perform opening and closing duties for Arva and Nama when necessary. · Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) across outlets. · Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations (DOH and DIVERSY) and lead monthly food health and safety meetings with Outlet Leaders (chefs and managers). · Ensure that operating equipment is maintained and service and storage areas are kept safe and clean. · Champion a service culture that prioritizes personalized, anticipatory guest engagement. · Monitor guests' satisfaction levels and feedback and properly implement service improvements as necessary. · Ensure outlets reflect the property's brand ethos and deliver memorable experiences. · Conduct daily walk-through of the restaurant space, including the dining room, lounge, terraces, Club Lounge, and 15th floor. · Collaborate with the culinary team to maintain food quality and consistency. · Prepare and present reports on all training initiatives, challenges, and achievements to senior leadership. · Conduct regular audits of restaurant operations, food safety, and guest service delivery. · Implement and communicate new menus and promotions such as holidays and special event promotions. · Perform a variety of other duties as assigned by management · Model and embody values in the FB 575 Culture Guide (see additional document) Strategic Initiatives · Collaborate with Sales Marketing to develop promotions, partnerships, and programming. · Review and refine beverage and wine lists to remain innovative and competitive. · Identify trends and opportunities to enhance FB positioning. · Drive sustainability initiatives and operational efficiencies where possible. Qualifications · 5 years' experience in a luxury hotel environment, membership club environment, or similar role in restaurants or food and beverage. · Positive, engaging, and energetic personality. · Able to be organized, manage time wisely and work with little to no direct supervision. · Very high attention to detail and extensive service knowledge. · Must have good knowledge of food preparation, wine, and spirits. · Sensitive to cultural nuances. · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal on English. · Able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, fast-paced environment. · Excellent people skills and the ability to work under pressure and with various stakeholders. · Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance as per company policies. · Ability to stand for extended periods of time. · Ability to carry, push, and pull heavy loads up to 50 lbs; standing, bending and lifting will be required. · Multi-lingual is a plus. · TIPS, ServSafe certified. · Experience with MICROS POS system, Harri, and Sevenrooms. · NYS Department of Health and Hygiene certified.

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  • Join Our Team – FOH & BOH Positions Open (Servers & Hospitality Roles)
    Join Our Team – FOH & BOH Positions Open (Servers & Hospitality Roles)
    8 days ago
    $13–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Become part of Fifth Avenue's premier new dining destination! QuanJuDe New York is seeking passionate, proactive, and motivated individuals to join the founding team of our much-anticipated U.S. flagship restaurant! With a prestigious 160-year history and global acclaim—underscored by our Vancouver outpost earning a Michelin Star for three consecutive years—our brand is bringing its legendary signature flavors, elevated by a modern, refined experience, right to the center of NYC. We offer a variety of rewarding career paths and are dedicated to building a culture centered on excellence and unparalleled guest service. If you have a strong commitment to service and genuine enthusiasm for hospitality, we look forward to receiving your application! We offer a competitive compensation package, with details negotiable. Front of House (FOH) Positions - Organized by Importance & Category I. Senior Management 1. General Manager (GM) • Responsibilities: Oversees all restaurant operations (FOH & BOH), P&L management, strategic planning, staff leadership, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and brand standards., • Experience: Extensive senior management experience in high-volume, upscale/fine dining required. 2. Assistant General Manager (AGM) • Responsibilities: Supports the GM in all aspects, manages daily FOH operations, staff scheduling and supervision, inventory control, guest relations resolution., • Experience: Strong FOH management experience in upscale dining required. 3. Marketing Director • Responsibilities: Develops and implements marketing strategies, manages brand communications, PR, advertising, social media oversight (must be proficient in major platforms like Instagram, TikTok, etc.), analyzes market trends. Must be familiar with the NYC F&B scene. 1. Floor Manager • Responsibilities: Manages dining room service flow, supervises floor staff, ensures service standards are met, handles guest interactions and resolves issues during service., • Experience: FOH management or supervisory experience in a high-quality restaurant required. 2. Bar Manager • Responsibilities: Oversees all bar operations, beverage inventory management, ordering, cost control, develops cocktail menu, manages bar staff., • Experience: Bar management or extensive high-end bartending/supervisory experience required. 3. Sommelier • Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining and updating the wine list, cellar organization, providing expert wine service and pairing recommendations to guests, and conducting staff wine training. 1. Server Captain • Responsibilities: Leads a service section, provides exemplary service to guests, assists with training junior servers, may handle special guest requests or VIP tables., • Experience: Extensive fine dining server experience with demonstrated leadership potential required. 2. Expo Lead / Support Leader • Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring cleanliness of the expo/pass area; ensuring timely and accurate food dispatch in correct sequence; coordinating Food Runner/Support staff; training new support team members., • Experience: Experience as an Expediter or Senior Food Runner preferred, with leadership potential. 3. Server (HIGH TIPS) • Responsibilities: Provides attentive and knowledgeable table service, explains menu items, takes orders accurately, ensures guest needs are met throughout their dining experience., • Experience: Fine dining server experience required; candidates with strong sales awareness and skills (e.g., able to perform upselling and product recommendations) are preferred. 4. Bartender • Responsibilities: Prepares high-quality alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, interacts with guests at the bar, maintains bar cleanliness and inventory, follows recipes precisely., • Experience: Professional bartending experience required; specialized craft cocktail/mixology experience preferred for a stronger focus. 5. Host Leader • Responsibilities: Leads the daily operations of the host team, manages shifts, assists with training new hosts, handles complex reservations or guest inquiries, ensures efficient and organized front desk operations., • Experience: Extensive host experience with demonstrated leadership or training capabilities required. 6. Host / Hostess • Responsibilities: Greets and seats guests, manages reservations flow, answers phones professionally, maintains a welcoming atmosphere at the entrance. Reports to Host Leader or Manager., • Experience: Prior hosting or customer service experience in reputable establishments preferred; excellent communication and customer service awareness are essential; candidates with sales potential or related experience are preferred. 7. Server Assistant • Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining table cleanliness, assisting with resetting tables, providing water service, restocking service stations with supplies and cutlery, and other support tasks., • Experience: No specific experience required, but relevant F&B experience is a plus; attention to detail and service orientation are key. 8. Food Runner / Support • Responsibilities: Responsible for accurately and efficiently running food orders, assisting with clearing tables, and ensuring correct corresponding tableware is provided for different dishes. Positive attitude required; training provided. 1. Social Media Specialist • Responsibilities: Creates engaging content (photos, videos, copy), manages daily posting and community interaction on relevant platforms, assists with website updates. 1. Executive Chef • Overall responsibility for kitchen operations, menu development, cost control, team management, and quality assurance. 2. Sous Chef • Assists Executive Chef in daily kitchen management. 3. Wok Chef • Expertise in various high-heat wok cooking techniques for assigned dishes. Experience required. 4. Head Butcher • Supervises all cutting, portioning, and initial preparation of ingredients (including 'Shui Tai' duties like cleaning/processing seafood, poultry, and vegetables), manages the cutting team, ensures consistency and quality. Experience required. 5. Butcher • Performs precise cutting, portioning, and preparation of various meats, seafood, poultry, and vegetables according to specifications. 6. Steamer Chef • Responsible for the preparation and quality control of stocks, broths, soups, and stews; manages the steaming station; potentially handles processing and storage of bulk ingredients. 7. Peking Duck Chef • Specialist in the entire process of preparing and roasting Peking Duck, managing dedicated ovens and equipment. Specific experience required. 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

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