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  • Barista
    Barista
    11 days ago
    $19 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Casabuela Café: Where The Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a desire to build community and honor Nuyorican identity. We designed Casabuela to feel like our grandma’s Brooklyn home: a warm, sensory-rich living room filled with deliciously-made food, coffee and drinks. Casabuela is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community— and it was built to serve the village. We are looking for a Barista to join us at the groundbreaking of our Williamsburg-based family-owned café. This is a unique opportunity to help shape daily operations, beverage quality, and café culture from the very beginning. The Barista is both a craft leader and a culture carrier. You will set the tone behind the bar, ensure consistency and quality in every drink, and help create a welcoming, calm, and thoughtful customer experience for adults, creatives, remote workers and families alike. This role is ideal for someone who loves hospitality, thrives in intimate community spaces, and wants to grow with a small business from launch. Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve high-quality espresso, coffee, tea, and specialty beverages with consistency and care, • Lead bar operations during shifts, ensuring smooth service and a warm guest experience, • Model and guide outstanding customer service and delivery standards, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar, equipment, and service areas, • Assist with developing drink recipes, seasonal specials, and café standards via manuals and training toolkits, • Train and support baristas as the team grows, • Manage opening procedures and support daily prep and closing tasks, • Engage with guests in a friendly, grounded, and inclusive way, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of community, culture, curiosity, and care Qualifications: • 2+ years of barista experience; leadership or lead barista experience preferred, • Bilingual (Spanish), preferred, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Strong espresso skills and knowledge of coffee preparation, • Ability to create, document and train others on new coffee and beverage recipes and techniques, • Ability to create guides and technique manuals, preferred, • Calm, patient, and welcoming demeanor—especially in family-centered environments, • Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and warmth, • Passion for community spaces, cultural storytelling, and intentional hospitality, • Comfortable working mornings and weekends, • Bartending experience, a plus Location: 232 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Schedule: 20-30 hours weekly (unpaid breaks) Pay: $19 hour + tips (base pay dependent on relevant experience, credentials and Spanish proficiency) Benefits: Up to 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave annually and 10 personal flex days. Team Lunch. Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of the launch team of a new family-owned cultural café, • Help shape systems, recipes, and the guest experience from day one, • Opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing business, • Work in an intentional, thoughtful space rooted in culture and community

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  • Business Partner Opportunity
    Business Partner Opportunity
    2 months ago
    $500–$3000 monthly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    What is this? One of our clients started a small consulting business called CollaboBiz LLC. He works with skilled software developers and IT professionals who help companies complete technology projects. We are now looking for people who want to build a similar business and earn passive monthly income with him. You do NOT need to be a software developer. How does it work? You will create your own small business (such as an LLC) and manage that with Bryant. You will work with 2—3 experienced software developers or IT professionals who will perform the technical work and help find project opportunities. Your main role is to act as the business owner and handle any personal verification or onboarding steps that require your direct participation. The developers will handle most of the technical work and project delivery. Your Responsibilities 1. Create Your Business • Register an LLC or similar business entity., • Set up basic business information. 2. Work With Your Team • Build a team of software developers or IT professionals., • Allow them to help manage business activities and client projects. 3. Handle Onboarding Requirements • Complete identity verification when required., • Attend onboarding meetings if needed., • Complete background checks or drug tests if requested. 4. Manage Your Business • Stay in communication with your team., • Review important business decisions., • Help keep operations running smoothly. What You Don't Need To Do • You do not need to know programming., • You do not need to build software., • You do not need to manage technical projects daily., • You do not need to find clients by yourself. Earnings • When projects generate revenue, income is shared between you and your team. A typical business owner may earn approximately $1,000—$1,500 per month per active project, while the developers receive the remaining share for performing the technical work., • The more successful projects your business operates, the higher your earning potential. Who Should Apply? • People who want additional monthly income., • People interested in owning a small business., • Good communicators and responsible individuals., • No software development experience required.

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    3 days ago
    $20 hourly
    Part-time
    Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

    THE ROLE You are the kitchen side of the operation and during service, you are working to order. That means executing prep lists before and between rushes, then fulfilling food orders quickly and consistently when the floor gets busy. Cold and some hot preparations, assembly, portioning — all done to a high standard, at pace, without cutting corners. We’re looking for an individual with a minimum of 2 years culinary experience, who’s worked in cafe’s, bars, restaurants, creating and assembling dishes made to order and who has attention to quality control and execution. SHIFTS AVAILABLE Sun - Friday (PM shift): 4pm to 10pm or 11pm (Depending on day). WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Experience in a kitchen, whether at a cafe, wine bar, or restaurant, you know what it means to work to order under pressure and execute great looking dishes., • Comfortable working solo, in a small kitchen, self managing themselves to complete prep tasks required and fulfil customer orders as they come in., • Fast and consistent without sacrificing quality, you hold yourself to a standard even when it is busy, • Calm under pressure and communicative with the team, • Detail-oriented with storage, rotation, and labelling and working to high food safety standards., • NYC Food Handler Certification (or willing to obtain before start date) COMPENSATION & DETAILS Pay: $20/hr Tip pool: Line & Prep Cook roles are not tip-pool eligible — your hourly rate is your take-home Start date: Immediately

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  • Dog Groomer
    Dog Groomer
    5 days ago
    $80–$150 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Experienced House-Call Pet Groomer Wanted Location: Manhattan & NYC Boroughs Established in 1996, our premier luxury pet grooming business is expanding its NYC team! We cater to high-end clients across Manhattan using dedicated in-home house-call services. We are looking for a skilled, reliable groomer seeking a long-term professional home Schedule & Flexibility • Year-Round Consistency: Steady, flexible weekly schedule with high earning potential across Manhattan's top neighborhoods., • Work-Life Balance: Great setup for someone looking for set days, full-time or regular part-time hours, and long-term stability. Compensation & Perks • Pay: $120- $160 per dog/cat + excellent tips., • Support: Full administrative setup, scheduling, and guidance to ensure your success in-home., • Clientele: Generous, loyal NYC client base consisting mostly of small dogs under 25 lbs (approx. 10% large dogs). Qualifications & Requirements • Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional grooming experience., • Format Experience: Prior experience in in-home house-call grooming required., • NYC Navigation: Ability to navigate Manhattan efficiently with equipment via transit, rideshare, or foot., • Workplace Standards: Professional, punctual, drug-free, and drama-free with top-tier client communication skills., • Bonus: Cat grooming experience is a plus, but not required. How to Apply If you are looking to grow with an established NYC brand, please send your resume and a portfolio/photos of your recent grooms.

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  • Season Manager
    Season Manager
    9 days ago
    $25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Down the Chimney and Winter Pie Shop are hiring a Season Manager for the 2026 holiday season!We're looking for someone to oversee operations for both of our shops at Bryant Park's holiday market this year. This is a full-time seasonal role for the duration of the market: October 24, 2026 through January 4, 2027. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day operations across both shops: team management, training and onboarding new staff, scheduling, stock, and food and service quality., • Support and lead a small team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment., • Maintain a high work standard while maximizing production and sales. Qualifications: • Prior experience in food service and team leadership., • Food Handler's Certificate required (can be obtained before your start date if you don't already have one)., • FDNY F-04 Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Places of Assembly (can be obtained before your start date if you don't already have one).., • Strong organizational and communication skills., • Thrives in a busy, high-energy environment and enjoys being hands-on., • Comfortable working on your feet in our shop setup at Bryant Park., • Available to work weekends and through the holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's are some of our busiest, most festive days of the season, and we need someone ready to be part of that. If that sounds exciting, we'd love to hear from you!

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  • Retail Supervisor
    Retail Supervisor
    29 days ago
    $23–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    The Role at a Glance The Sales & Experience Lead helps bring the magic of the FAO Schwarz flagship to life each day, leading a team of associates in creating joyful, memorable, and one-of-a-kind moments for every guest who walks through the doors. This role is all about energy, presence, and people — coaching the team in real time, celebrating great service, and making sure the wonder and excitement of the brand can be felt across the entire floor. In a store where no two days are ever the same, this role thrives in the unexpected, leads from the heart of the action, and helps turn everyday visits into unforgettable experiences. Creating the Magic Lead the Floor • Set and protect the guest experience standard across every touchpoint on the floor, ensuring every interaction is warm, energetic, theatrical, and consistently on-brand., • Be an active, visible presence on the floor, conducting regular observations and providing direct, specific feedback that raises the bar for guest engagement, product knowledge, and service., • Manage guest flow and partner with the MOD to revise zoning in real time, adjusting floor coverage to keep things moving smoothly throughout the day., • Lead floor-level execution of special events, brand activations, and experience refreshes, ensuring your area is prepared, the team is briefed, and every moment lands., • Escalate guest feedback and experience issues to store leadership constructively and promptly, always arriving with context and a proposed solution. Lead the Team • Bring self-awareness to your leadership by actively seeking feedback, investing in your own growth, and adapting your approach to get the best from a diverse team., • Coach and develop a team of associates, tailoring your approach to bring out the best in each person and build capability across the full range of floor responsibilities., • Get new team members up to speed quickly during onboarding, ensuring they feel confident and supported in their roles from day one., • Recognize strong performance and hold the team accountable when expectations are not met, escalating people concerns when needed., • Embed product knowledge and sales skills on the floor, reinforcing the connection between great storytelling, guest engagement, and commercial results through practical, everyday coaching. Run the Operation • Own the daily zone chart, deploying the team across the sales floor to ensure coverage is always clear, balanced, and responsive to business needs., • Lead opening and closing routines, ensuring the floor is operationally ready before guests arrive and is properly set each day., • Maintain the readiness standard across your area of responsibility, ensuring props, costumes, product availability, and equipment are always guest-ready and that gaps are resolved before they reach the guest., • Oversee daily cash-handling operations, ensuring the team consistently meets standards so every transaction is accurate, compliant, and trusted., • Step in to support the Manager on Duty as needed, taking ownership of the floor, supporting the team across all areas, and ensuring the guest experience never drops, regardless of who is leading the shift. Drive Business Performance • Build a team where confident, natural selling is the everyday standard, and every associate understands their role in driving store performance., • Coach the team to read the room across experiences, demonstrations, and the sales floor, using product knowledge and selling skills to convert guest curiosity into purchases at every opportunity., • Use performance data, floor observations, and product knowledge to develop a clear point of view on how your area is performing and where the opportunities lie., • Share commercial context with the team regularly to ensure they understand how their engagement connects to results and where to focus their energy. Partner Across the Store • Collaborate with Visual, Operations, and Store Leadership teams to keep your area on-brand, well-presented, and aligned with daily priorities., • Partner with fellow Leads so the store operates as one cohesive team, sharing knowledge, aligned on standards, and covering for each other where needed., • Be the eyes and ears on the floor, surfacing guest insights, team feedback, and operational trends to store leadership so the right decisions are made., • Keep the team informed and aligned on events, business goals, and expectations so nothing comes as a surprise and everyone shows up prepared. What Success looks like You're doing well in this role when: • Guests leave the store feeling better than they did when they walked in, already thinking about their next visit., • Your area of responsibility is consistently running to standard, and the wider floor never drops when you take the lead., • The team knows what's expected, feels supported, and is growing in confidence, product knowledge, and hospitality instinct., • Sales targets are being met, and associates understand how their engagement drives results., • Shifts run smoothly: the floor is covered, the team is aligned, and guest concerns are resolved before they escalate., • When areas of responsibility rotate, the handoff is seamless – standards are upheld, the team adapts, and the guest experience never skips a beat., • You are the calm, trusted presence that leaders rely on and associates turn to, and your growth in the role is visible to everyone around you. This role aligns with Level M3 in our Career Framework and reflects first-line leadership responsibility, subject-matter expertise across the sales floor and experience areas, and growing ownership of team performance and delivery. It provides a strong foundation for progression into Assistant Manager roles (Level M4). What you’ll bring You don't need to be perfect, but you do need to believe that no moment is too small to be extraordinary. • 2+ years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, theatre, performance, or experiential environments., • Experience coaching and developing a team through feedback and daily floor leadership, with the ability to flex your approach across different skill sets and responsibilities., • Strong presence on the floor and confidence making real-time decisions in a busy guest environment., • The ability to balance theatrical guest engagement with operational discipline and commercial awareness., • A genuine interest in toys, play, and what the brand stands for., • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds., • Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, and peak retail periods. Experience in experiential, flagship, or performance-based environments is a strong plus. A love of play is non-negotiable. This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by this role. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned. The Perks of Play Because Magic should be rewarding. • Competitive hourly pay, • Generous bonus structure, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, • Paid time off, • Paid & Unpaid Sick Time, • Team member discount, • Commuter benefits, • 401k match, • Opportunities for growth, • Training that builds confidence, skills, and product knowledge, • A workplace that celebrates creativity, individuality, and joy Our Commitment FAO Schwarz is proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome to bring their full selves to work. We believe diverse perspectives make the magic stronger, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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