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  • Dishwasher
    Dishwasher
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Dumbo, Brooklyn

    rooted in dumbo’s industrial heritage, Gair transforms a historic corner into a modern gathering place. our menu blends inventive cocktails, natural wines, and shareable plates designed for indulgence and discovery. with sweeping views of Brooklyn’s most iconic streetscape, gair is where neighborhood energy meets timeless design. Overview Join our dynamic culinary team as a Dishwasher/Prep Cook, where your energy and attention to detail will play a vital role in creating a seamless dining experience. This energetic position offers the opportunity to develop foundational culinary skills, support kitchen operations, and contribute to a vibrant food service environment. Whether you're passionate about food handling, meal preparation, or maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, this role provides a rewarding pathway into the food industry. We are committed to paying all team members fairly and providing a positive work atmosphere that fosters growth and teamwork. Duties Efficiently wash, sanitize, and organize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met. Assist in basic food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, assembling ingredients, and portioning items for service. Support the kitchen team by maintaining an orderly workspace, restocking supplies, and managing waste disposal. Follow food safety protocols diligently to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with health regulations. Help with meal prep activities including ingredient handling, portioning, and basic cooking under supervision. Aid in setting up serving stations and catering events by preparing ingredients and assisting with presentation. Collaborate with culinary staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy service times. Skills Prior experience in NYC restaurants is required Strong background in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen safety practices. Excellent knife skills for efficient ingredient prep and food handling. Experience in food service environments such as restaurants or catering settings demonstrating adaptability and teamwork. Knowledge of food safety standards including proper sanitation, storage, and cross-contamination prevention. Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their culinary skills while supporting a vibrant kitchen team. We value your dedication to food industry standards and look forward to welcoming passionate candidates who thrive on teamwork, cleanliness, and quality service! Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Paid training Referral program Work Location: In person

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    1 hour ago
    $20 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Harlem Shake is looking for an experienced and dependable Line Cook to join our kitchen team at our Harlem location. Our line cooks work in a busy, fast-paced kitchen preparing burgers, fries, chicken, shakes, and other menu items according to Harlem Shake recipes and quality standards. This position requires speed, accuracy, teamwork, and strong attention to food safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and guest requests, • Work assigned stations, including grill, fry, assembly, prep, and other kitchen areas as needed, • Make sure every order is prepared accurately, safely, and within the expected ticket time, • Complete daily food preparation, including batching, portioning, labeling, and stocking, • Follow FIFO procedures and properly rotate all food products, • Check food quality, freshness, temperatures, labels, and expiration dates, • Follow NYC Department of Health food-storage and sanitation requirements, • Prevent cross-contamination and follow all allergen procedures, • Keep stations stocked, clean, sanitized, and organized throughout the shift, • Complete opening, shift-change, and closing checklists, • Clean kitchen equipment, work surfaces, floors, storage areas, and assigned stations, • Properly record food waste and communicate low-stock items to the manager, • Follow manager and shift-lead instructions, • Assist other team members during busy periods, • Cross-train and complete prep, dishwashing, cleaning, or other kitchen responsibilities when needed, • Follow all Harlem Shake recipes, policies, safety procedures, and workplace standards Qualifications: • Previous line-cook, grill-cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience is strongly preferred, • Comfortable working in a high-volume and fast-paced kitchen, • Able to follow recipes, instructions, and food-safety procedures, • Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, • Dependable, punctual, productive, and able to work well with a team, • Able to communicate clearly with managers and coworkers, • Willing to learn different kitchen stations and accept coaching, • Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude, • Must be available for scheduled shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Physical Requirements: • Able to stand and move throughout the entire shift, • Able to work around grills, fryers, heat, steam, and other kitchen equipment, • Able to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive tasks, • Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, • Able to work safely in hot, busy, and sometimes confined kitchen areas Job Types: Full-time and part-time Pay: $15–$18 per hour plus tips Location: Harlem Shake, 100 W. 124th Street, New York, NY 10027 Benefits may include a flexible schedule, paid vacation, and 401(k) eligibility.

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  • PM Cook / Wok Cook
    PM Cook / Wok Cook
    3 hours ago
    $20–$22 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Summary We are looking for an experienced PM Cook / Wok Cook to prepare food, run the kitchen line, and support closing operations. The ideal candidate has strong wok experience and is reliable, fast, clean, and comfortable working in a busy fast-casual restaurant. Responsibilities · Prepare and cook menu items according to restaurant recipes, portions, and quality standards. · Cook proteins, vegetables, noodles, and sauces using wok techniques as needed. · Set up and maintain the PM line with proper mise en place, labeling, and restocking. · Maintain food safety, sanitation, temperature, and storage standards. · Complete closing duties, including breakdown, cleaning, labeling, and end-of-shift restock. · Communicate low stock, quality issues, or equipment problems to the manager. · Support teammates with prep, packing, dishwashing, cleaning, and other tasks as needed. Qualifications · 1-2 years of kitchen, line cook, prep cook, or fast-casual restaurant experience required. · Wok cooking experience required; Asian cuisine experience preferred. · Must be available Saturday and Sunday nights, plus 2-3 weekday nights. · Reliable, responsible, punctual, and comfortable working PM/closing shifts. · Able to work quickly while maintaining accuracy, cleanliness, and food quality. · Hands-on team player willing to support other stations when needed. · NYC Food Protection Certificate is a plus, but not required.

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    22 days ago
    $20–$24 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Open call Interviews 08/25 11am-2pm Tuesday and 08/27 12pm-3pm Thursday. We at Carmines and Virgil's Real BBQ are committed to providing heartfelt, authentic and high-quality dining experiences. From NYC and D.C to Las Vegas, Atlantic City and the Bahamas. Our renowned family style Italian feast and award-winning Southern BBQ have united people for more than 30 years. What makes us unique? Our dedication to quality, reliability, and production of celebratory moments. Our staff flourish in high-volume, high-energy settings where passion and teamwork are evident, whether it's the warmth of Southern hospitality or the delight of a traditional Italian get- together. We’re searching for motivated, passionate people that want to grow, fit in, and become a member of our family. We’re ready to welcome you if you’re willing to give it your all. We are seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our culinary team. When you join our kitchen, you become part of a focused team who has a passion for outstanding food using the freshest ingredients that will allow you to deliver remarkable dishes daily. Responsibilities: · Prepare all menu items according to the recipes, procedures, and quality standards to ensure a superior dining experience. · Set up and stock your station with the necessary ingredients and supplies before each shift. · Execute dishes with speed and accuracy, maintaining consistency even in a fast-paced environment. · Maintain cleanliness and organization of your station and the kitchen throughout the shift. · Properly wrap, label, and store all prep items at the end of each shift. · Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines as required by management and local, state, and federal regulations. · Support the kitchen team by assisting with prep work, dishwashing, and line duties as needed. · Other duties as assigned by Manager. Requirements: · With experience as a Cook in a high-volume kitchen. · Who is able to follow a recipe. · Acts with a sense of urgency and provides friendly, efficient service to team members and guests. · With open flexibility to work various shifts. The Perks: · Medical & Dental Coverage · Paid Time Off · Free delicious employee family meals · Employee discount in all our restaurants · Exciting Career Paths · Competitive Compensation · Supportive Team Environment

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  • PM Line staff / Cashier
    PM Line staff / Cashier
    14 hours ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Summary We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and hands-on team member to support our fast-casual service line. This role includes preparing customer orders, engaging with guests, keeping the line organized, and helping teammates during service. Key Responsibilities · Greet customers warmly, explain menu items, and make recommendations. · Build bowls and prepare orders accurately, quickly, and neatly. · Keep the service line clean, stocked, organized, and ready for rush periods. · Support in-store, pickup, and delivery orders with strong attention to accuracy. · Restock ingredients, packaging, utensils, drinks, and condiments as needed. · Help teammates with prep, cleaning, dishwashing, and other tasks during the shift. · Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards at all times. Requirements · 1-2 years of restaurant experience required. · Experience as line staff, counter staff, fast-casual crew, cashier, food runner, or server preferred. · Friendly, customer-focused, and comfortable engaging with guests. · Responsible, punctual, and reliable with assigned shifts. · Able to work weekends and stay calm in a fast-paced environment. · Willing to be hands-on and support the team wherever needed. Compensation Note Team members receive shared tips, but tips may vary by shift. Base pay is based on experience, reliability, and customer service strength.

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  • HANDS-ON KITCHEN MANAGER & RESTAURANT OPERATOR
    HANDS-ON KITCHEN MANAGER & RESTAURANT OPERATOR
    1 month ago
    $18–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Canarsie, Brooklyn

    Frank’s Pizza & Halal Grill — Canarsie, Brooklyn Full-time • Long-term opportunity • Immediate start Starting pay: $18–$25 per hour based on demonstrated ability, plus applicable overtime and eligibility for 5%–20% of verified monthly operating profit We are seeking an exceptional, highly experienced restaurant professional to take responsibility for operating and rebuilding an established pizza and halal restaurant. We are willing to pay top money for top-level ability. However, top pay must be demonstrated through actual performance—not only promised during an interview or written on a résumé. The right person will begin at a rate based on experience and performance during a paid evaluation period. Someone who proves they can truly organize, improve and operate the business can quickly advance toward the top of the pay range and qualify for monthly profit sharing. This is a hands-on position This is not an office-management job. You will not be sitting around watching employees or only giving instructions. You must be ready to put on an apron, get down and dirty and work beside the pizza man every day. At the beginning, the restaurant will operate with two main workers: • One experienced pizza man, • One hands-on kitchen manager and operator The business cannot currently support separate cashiers, cleaners, dishwashers, prep cooks or assistant managers. Until the restaurant grows, the person hired must personally help cook, prep, clean, wash dishes, handle customers, answer phones, pack orders and manage the daily operation. As sales and profitability improve, additional staff can be added where financially justified. What you will handle You will take responsibility for the restaurant from A to Z, including: • Cooking and managing the halal kitchen, grill, fryer, pasta, wings, sandwiches, burgers and other menu items, • Learning the pizza station and assisting when necessary, • Completing daily food preparation, • Checking sauces, meats and prepared foods for freshness before service, • Preventing expired or spoiled food from reaching customers, • Making sure every dish tastes and looks consistent, • Handling counter customers and telephone orders, • Accepting, preparing, packing and checking online orders, • Washing dishes, cleaning equipment and maintaining clean work areas, • Opening and closing the restaurant, • Receiving and organizing vendor deliveries, • Counting inventory and ordering food and supplies, • Managing customer complaints professionally, • Maintaining food-safety and sanitation standards, • Solving daily problems without calling the owner over every small decision Build the complete restaurant system The restaurant needs someone who can create and maintain: • A complete recipe book, • Exact ingredients, measurements and portions, • Cooking instructions, times and temperatures, • Daily and weekly prep books, • Production sheets, • Portion-control charts, • Opening and closing checklists, • Daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules, • Temperature and food-safety logs, • Waste and spoilage logs, • Inventory sheets, • Ordering and receiving procedures, • Food-labeling, dating and expiration systems, • Employee training manuals for future staff Nobody should be guessing. Every product must be prepared according to a written standard, and every dish should taste the same each time it is ordered. Delivery platforms You will oversee Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, Slice and other approved platforms, including: • Correcting menus, prices, descriptions and item availability, • Making sure orders are accepted and prepared promptly, • Checking every order before it leaves, • Handling missing items, cancellations, refunds and complaints, • Improving preparation and delivery times, • Improving online ratings and customer satisfaction, • Helping resolve account and payout problems, • Making sure online customers receive the same quality as walk-in customers Advertising and growth You will also help grow the restaurant by: • Creating profitable specials and family packages, • Improving menu pricing and descriptions, • Promoting catering, • Posting basic social-media content, • Arranging quality food pictures, • Coordinating advertisements and promotions, • Reaching local schools, businesses and community organizations, • Increasing walk-in, pickup, delivery and catering sales, • Tracking which promotions produce profitable results, • Improving or removing weak menu items, • Helping extend operating hours when demand, staffing and profitability support it You do not need to be a professional graphic designer, but you must take responsibility for making sure promotions and advertising are completed consistently. Financial and inventory responsibility You will help control: • Food cost, • Portion sizes, • Inventory, • Waste and spoilage, • Vendor purchases, • Refunds and credits, • Receipts and invoices, • Daily and weekly reporting, • Unauthorized spending and theft The manager must provide the owner and accountant with complete access to sales, purchases, delivery-platform statements, invoices and operating records. Good-faith mistakes must be reported and corrected immediately. Theft, concealed sales, intentional falsification or deliberate manipulation of records will end the employment and profit-sharing arrangement. The owner will pay for approved repairs to the restaurant and existing equipment. Approved repairs will not reduce the manager’s earned profit-share calculation. Who we need The right candidate must: • Have proven restaurant-management or kitchen-leadership experience, • Be able to cook professionally, • Be ready to work hands-on throughout the shift, • Be willing to cook, prep, clean, wash dishes and handle customers, • Be comfortable working as part of a two-person main team initially, • Understand food safety, food cost, inventory and waste control, • Be dependable, honest, organized and hardworking, • Know how to build systems instead of relying on guesswork, • Communicate firmly and professionally, • Be available for nights, weekends and busy periods, • Be physically capable of working in a busy kitchen, • Be willing to learn pizza production, • Solve problems independently, • Want a serious, long-term opportunity, • Treat the restaurant with an owner’s mindset We are not looking for somebody who plans to stay for a few months. We want someone capable of helping operate and grow this restaurant for many years. Compensation and growth Starting pay: $18–$25 per hour based on demonstrated experience and performance. • Paid working evaluation, • Applicable overtime paid, • Fast advancement available for exceptional performance, • Profit sharing is additional compensation and does not replace regular wages, • No financial investment is required from the candidate, • The owner provides the business, equipment, inventory, approved repairs and operating capital The first 60 days will be a paid evaluation and system-building period. After successful completion, the manager may qualify for: • 5% of verified monthly operating profit: Core systems are completed, food is consistent, sanitation is maintained, delivery platforms function properly and the restaurant is profitable, • 10%: Food cost, waste, customer-service and operating targets are met, and sales show measurable improvement, • 15%: Stronger profit targets are reached, complaints decline and the restaurant requires limited daily owner involvement, • 20%: Strong profitability, consistent food, dependable operations and accurate records are maintained for three consecutive months with minimal owner involvement Existing business debt, owner withdrawals, owner compensation, personal expenses and approved repairs will not reduce the manager’s profit share. This is an employee management position with performance-based profit sharing. It does not initially include legal ownership or equity. To apply Send a serious message answering: 1. How many years of restaurant and kitchen-management experience do you have?, 2. What foods can you personally cook?, 3. Do you have pizza experience?, 4. Have you created recipe books, prep systems or training manuals?, 5. Do you understand food cost, inventory and waste control?, 6. Have you managed restaurant delivery platforms?, 7. Do you have experience with promotions or advertising?, 8. Are you willing to personally cook, prep, clean, wash dishes, handle customers and manage orders?, 9. Are you comfortable working with one other main employee initially?, 10. What days and hours are you available?, 11. Where was your most recent restaurant-management position?, 12. Why are you capable of taking full responsibility for this operation? Do not apply if you only want to supervise, sit around, give orders or collect a paycheck. We need a proven restaurant professional who is ready to put on an apron, get down and dirty, lead from the front and build a restaurant that can operate successfully for the next decade. Immediate availability preferred. Be ready to rock and roll.

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