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Welcome to Blue Anchor, where waterfront views meet elevated casual seafood cuisine for a fun dining experience like no other. Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Newport, Jersey City, our restaurant offers a picturesque backdrop of the iconic New York City skyline, providing the perfect setting for memorable moments. At Blue Anchor, we’re more than just a restaurant. It’s a place where friends gather, laughter flows, and unforgettable memories are made. Our menu features fresh, locally-sourced seafood, complemented by a carefully curated selection of wines and craft cocktails. We are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating an inviting atmosphere for our guests. Job Summary: Blue Anchor is seeking a versatile Server/Bartender with 2-3 years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant. This hybrid role requires someone who can seamlessly transition between bartending and serving, depending on business needs. If you’re skilled at crafting cocktails, delivering exceptional service, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to meet you! Responsibilities: Greet guests warmly and provide a welcoming experience. Take orders, serve food and drinks, and ensure guest satisfaction. Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, and wine with accuracy and efficiency. Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and beverage pairings to make informed recommendations. Monitor bar inventory, restock supplies, and uphold cleanliness and safety standards. Assist with table service when needed, including refilling drinks, clearing plates, and attending to guest requests. Handle cash and credit transactions using our POS system (Toast). Ensure compliance with health, safety, and liquor laws. Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team for seamless service. Uphold Blue Anchor’s high standards of hospitality and customer service at all times. Requirements: 2-3 years of experience as a bartender and/or server in a high-volume restaurant. Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, beer, and wine. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Professional appearance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic. Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Familiarity with POS systems like Toast is a plus. Knowledge of seafood and cocktail pairings is a bonus. Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic and friendly team in a fun and vibrant environment. Enjoy employee discounts on our delicious seafood and beverages. Opportunities for growth and advancement within the restaurant. Work in a prime location with beautiful waterfront views. If you’re a dedicated and experienced Server/Bartender with a passion for hospitality, we’d love to hear from you! Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $5.30 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Shift: Day shift Night shift Work Location: In person

We are looking for a reliable and personable local individual to help with a longer term, on the ground community outreach effort in Jersey City, NJ. This project supports a Jersey City charter school that is running a neighborhood awareness and promotion campaign. The work is straightforward, community focused, and highly flexible. What you will do Visit local merchants, apartment buildings, community centers, cafes, libraries, and similar neighborhood locations Ask permission to post school posters in approved public areas Introduce a school merchant partner program to local businesses If a merchant agrees, place a small school decal on their storefront window Collect basic information from participating merchants for inclusion in the school’s online partner directory Take quick photos to confirm poster and decal placement About the merchant partner program Participating merchants receive free promotion on the school’s website in a public partner directory This is a community partnership, not a sales role You are simply explaining the program and asking if they would like to participate Time commitment and duration Three to four month engagement Approximately 10 to 20 hours per week Work can be done on your own schedule whenever it is most convenient for you Compensation $20 per hour Paid on a regular schedule All materials provided including posters and decals Who we are looking for Based in or very familiar with Jersey City neighborhoods Comfortable speaking with local business owners and managers Friendly, respectful, and professional Able to follow simple instructions and document completed work Previous outreach, brand ambassador, or community work experience is a plus but not required How to apply Please reply with A short note about yourself Your familiarity with Jersey City neighborhoods Any relevant experience with community outreach or promotions This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being out in the community and supporting local schools.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Cook or Kitchen Manager to join our neighborhood restaurant. The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing inventory for ordering, developing creative daily specials, and writing staff schedules. You will be responsible for cultivating a positive team environment, creating detailed prep schedules, and actively participating in food preparation and cooking. This is a nightly cooking position, requiring you to work a dedicated station. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to utilize your culinary creativity to develop new dishes and regularly update seasonal menus. If interested please apply to this post, and I will get back to you. We are seeking to fill this position immediately.

We are a locally owned water treatment company focused on education, health, and long-term solutions for homeowners. Our approach is consultative—not high pressure—and built around trust, transparency, and quality service. We provide qualified appointments, full training, and professional systems that homeowners actually need and value. As an In-Home Water Quality Consultant, you will meet with homeowners who have requested a free water quality test. Your role is to educate, test, and recommend the best solution based on each home’s specific water conditions. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys helping people make informed decisions, values flexibility, and prefers relationship-based sales over aggressive tactics. What You’ll Be Doing • Conduct in-home water quality tests (training provided), • Educate homeowners on their water results in simple, clear language, • Recommend appropriate treatment solutions, • Present monthly payment options and financing, • Accurately document appointments and outcomes, • Coordinate with our install team once a sale is completed What We’re Looking For • Professional, reliable, and personable, • Strong communication and listening skills, • Comfortable working independently, • Organized and detail-oriented, • Comfortable discussing pricing and solutions with homeowners Backgrounds that often do well in this role include: • Customer service, • Real estate, • Healthcare or wellness, • Education, • Home services, • Hospitality, • Sales experience is helpful but not required—we provide full training. What We Provide • Qualified, scheduled appointments (no cold knocking), • Flexible scheduling, • Full onboarding and sales training, • Financing tools to help homeowners say yes, • Ongoing support and clear expectations Compensation • Commission-only (1099), • Paid per completed sale, • Bonuses available for consistent performance, • Top performers earn significant income with a flexible schedule. Why This Role Is Different • No high-pressure sales tactics, • No cold calling or door-to-door, • Homeowners request the appointment, • You help improve health, comfort, and home protection How to Apply Please submit a brief introduction and your background. Sales experience is welcome but not required—personality, professionalism, and reliability matter most.

About the Concept We are a waterfront restaurant in Jersey City entering an exciting new chapter as a modern, Thai-inspired pan-Asian kitchen & bar. The concept blends bold Southeast Asian flavors, elevated casual dining, a cocktail-forward bar program, and a strong focus on year-round operations, takeout & delivery, and disciplined service standards. We are seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to help lead day-to-day operations, maintain structure across teams, and support inventory and vendor management across both FOH and BOH. Position Summary The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations and front-of-house execution while partnering closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure consistency across service, labor, inventory, and the overall guest experience. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented operator who is comfortable managing inventory and vendor relationships, driving cost control, and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, Asian or Asian-inspired restaurant environment. This is not a passive management role — the ideal candidate thrives in building systems, coaching teams, and driving results. Key Responsibilities Operations & Leadership • Oversee daily restaurant operations, with primary ownership of front-of-house execution, • Lead by example on the floor during service, ensuring pacing, quality, and hospitality standards, • Ensure proper opening and closing procedures are followed; personally open/close shifts as needed, • Partner closely with the kitchen and bar teams to maintain food and beverage consistency Inventory, Ordering & Vendor Management • Track and manage bar inventory levels, including spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, • Monitor usage, par levels, and ordering cadence to minimize waste and stockouts, • Support BOH leadership with kitchen inventory and ordering, as needed, • Manage and maintain relationships with multiple vendors (food, beverage, beverage distributors, supplies), • Coordinate deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely replenishment of stock, • Assist with cost control and inventory accuracy Team Management & Training • Hire, train, and develop FOH staff including servers, bartenders, runners, and hosts, • Enforce service standards, appearance guidelines, and operating procedures, • Conduct ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action when necessary, • Build clear training systems for menu knowledge, service flow, and guest interaction Labor, Scheduling & Performance • Create and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets, • Monitor labor cost, sales per labor hour, and staffing efficiency, • Ensure staff performance aligns with expectations and business needs Guest Experience • Handle guest concerns and service recovery professionally and efficiently, • Maintain a consistent, elevated guest experience during all service periods, • Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities for improvement Financial & Administrative Oversight • Support inventory management and cost-control initiatives, • Review sales performance, labor metrics, and operational reports, • Utilize POS and restaurant management systems (Toast experience preferred) Qualifications • Minimum 4+ years of restaurant management experience in full-service dining, • Experience in Asian or Asian-inspired concepts strongly preferred, • Proven ability to manage high-volume service environments, • Ability to create and implement SOPs for FOH staff to follow and execute, • Strong understanding of FOH systems, labor management, and service standards, • Comfortable enforcing accountability and performance expectations, • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, • Proficiency with POS systems (Toast a plus), • Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays What We Offer • Leadership role in a growing, evolving concept, • Opportunity to shape systems, standards, and culture, • Year-round operation with strong bar and dinner traffic, • Competitive compensation + performance bonus based on experience, • Growth potential as the concept continues to evolve If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Only qualified candidates will be contacted.