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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    2 days ago
    $24 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Harlem Shake is looking for an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Assistant Manager to support daily restaurant operations at our Harlem location. The Assistant Manager works closely with the Store Manager to lead the team, maintain strong operational standards, and provide an excellent guest experience. This is an active floor-management position that requires someone who can coach employees, solve problems, maintain accountability, and step into any area of the restaurant when needed. Responsibilities: • Lead FOH and BOH employees during assigned shifts, • Support the Store Manager with daily restaurant operations, • Assign employee stations, breaks, side work, and cleaning responsibilities, • Conduct preshift meetings and communicate daily priorities, • Make sure employees complete all assigned opening, closing, and operational checklists, • Coach employees and provide clear, respectful feedback, • Address attendance, performance, uniform, and policy concerns, • Document employee coaching and corrective-action issues when required, • Support employee training, cross-training, and development, • Maintain a positive, professional, and accountable workplace, • Provide excellent customer service and resolve guest concerns, • Monitor speed of service, order accuracy, food quality, and presentation, • Make sure FOH employees provide a warm welcome and goodbye to every guest, • Support the kitchen during high-volume periods when needed, • Monitor restaurant cleanliness throughout the shift, • Complete opening and closing procedures, • Handle cash, deposits, drawer counts, refunds, voids, discounts, and manager comps accurately, • Review register activity and investigate cash discrepancies, • Make sure waste, refunds, voids, and complimentary items are recorded correctly, • Monitor labor and make appropriate staffing adjustments based on business volume, • Assist with employee schedules and shift coverage, • Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, • Assist with receiving, organizing, and rotating deliveries, • Follow FIFO and proper food-storage procedures, • Enforce food-safety, allergen, sanitation, and NYC Department of Health requirements, • Complete required temperature, cleaning, safety, and operational logs, • Make sure equipment issues, incidents, injuries, and guest complaints are properly documented and reported, • Follow and enforce all Harlem Shake policies, recipes, service standards, and operational procedures, • Perform other management and restaurant duties as needed Qualifications: • Previous restaurant supervisory or assistant-management experience is required, • Fast-casual, quick-service, or full-service restaurant experience is preferred, • Valid NYC Food Protection Certificate is required, • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, • Comfortable coaching employees and holding the team accountable, • Able to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment, • Experience with POS systems, cash handling, deposits, scheduling, inventory, and labor management, • Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation requirements, • Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and professional, • Able to work independently while following direction from the Store Manager and senior leadership, • Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required Physical Requirements: • Able to stand and move throughout the entire shift, • Able to work in dining-room and kitchen environments, • Able to bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive tasks, • Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, • Able to work around grills, fryers, heat, steam, and other restaurant equipment Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20–$24 per hour Schedule: Eight-hour shifts with evening, weekend, and holiday availability as needed 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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  • PHOTGRAPHY ASSISTANT
    PHOTGRAPHY ASSISTANT
    22 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Full job description About Real Photos Real Photos by Freddy's Colors has photographed New York City students and school communities since 1992. We provide high-volume school portraits, senior photography, graduation coverage, ID photography, and related school services throughout the five boroughs. Our success depends on dependable employees who combine technical consistency, efficient production, strong customer service, and respectful interaction with students and school staff. Position Summary Maintains daytime readiness and organization of the Real Photos studio by receiving deliveries, controlling inventory, organizing equipment and supplies, preparing event materials, and completing a clear handoff for the afternoon gear-preparation shift. Seasonality and Work Availability Real Photos is a seasonal business aligned with the school calendar. Peak event periods generally run from October through December and February through March. Work may be limited or unavailable during summer, holidays, school breaks, closures, cancellations, or other periods without scheduled events. The role is planned for up to 30 paid hours per week, but assignments and minimum hours are not guaranteed unless stated in writing. Employees are paid for all hours worked; when no work is assigned or scheduled and none is performed, no wages are earned, subject to the written offer and applicable law. Essential Responsibilities · Handle all photographic studio appointments as needed. · Open, organize, and maintain assigned studio work areas so equipment, clothing, props, supplies, and documents can be located quickly and safely. · Receive company and vendor deliveries, verify quantities and condition, record the receipt, and route each item to the correct department or storage area. · Maintain accurate inventory records and complete scheduled counts for equipment, accessories, backgrounds, clothing, props, ID materials, cases, and consumable supplies. · Store all items in labeled locations and keep shelves, racks, cabinets, equipment areas, and receiving areas orderly and secure. · Prepare and stage equipment, paperwork, labels, props, wardrobe, and support materials from approved event checklists before the afternoon handoff. · Prepare, print, sort, and quality-check ID cards or related materials when assigned and trained. · Track clothing and graduation garments that require washing, repair, replacement, or restocking and coordinate approved cleaning or follow-up. · Restock approved supplies and notify the manager before essential items reach the established reorder level. · Perform approved cleaning and basic troubleshooting and route damaged or malfunctioning items for repair; do not attempt unauthorized repairs. · Protect student information, images, memory media, paperwork, and company records and follow secure handling procedures. · Provide an accurate shift handoff to the PM Gear Prep Tech and timely status updates to Field Operations, drivers, photographers, Customer Service, and Lab teams. Required Qualifications · High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable relevant work experience. · Strong organization, attention to detail, reliability, punctuality, and ability to follow written checklists. · Comfort using labels, inventory logs, computers, printers, spreadsheets, and basic equipment-tracking systems. · Ability to stand and move for extended periods, lift up to 40 pounds independently, and maintain the assigned 5- or 6-day schedule, including Saturdays when scheduled. Preferred Qualifications · Experience in a photography studio, warehouse, production, inventory, shipping and receiving, printing, or equipment environment. · Bilingual English/Spanish communication and familiarity with photography equipment, ID production, or school-picture operations. Key Performance and Responsibilities · Accurate receiving records, inventory counts, and discrepancy reporting. · On-time completion of studio opening, organizing, restocking, and preparation checklists. · Correct staging of equipment, materials, props, wardrobe, labels, and school-specific items. · Accuracy and quality of ID-card, printing, labeling, or sorting tasks when assigned. · Cleanliness, safety, security, and consistent organization of the studio work areas. · Clear handoffs and timely communication with the PM Gear Prep Tech and operating departments. Work Environment and Physical Requirements This role is primarily performed in the Manhattan studio and may involve standing and moving for extended periods, repeated bending or reaching, receiving deliveries, handling equipment cases and supply boxes, using computers and printers, and adapting to changing event priorities. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals. Hours Meal Period and Overtime The normal start time is 10:00 a.m. The position is expected to work approximately 5 to 8 paid hours per day, 5 to 6 days per week, up to 30-40 paid hours. A 5-day 30-hour schedule may be 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; a 6-day 30-hour schedule may be 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Actual schedules depend on events and operating needs. Meal periods will be provided when required by law or company policy. Employees may not work off the clock. Overtime is not normally scheduled, requires advance approval, and will be paid whenever required by law. Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Seasonal Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Experience: Photography: 1 year (Preferred) Language: Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)

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  • Assistant Store Manager
    Assistant Store Manager
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    White Plains

    Position Overview The Assistant Store Leader of Operations leads and supports the Store Leader by directing activities required to achieve all store goals, including best of class guest service, sales objectives, operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandising presentation, while driving both associate and guest engagement. You will provide guests with exceptional service, through relationship building, product knowledge sharing, and presenting a clean, well-maintained store environment. Operations Leaders drive excellence through increasing sales, finding operational efficiencies, and developing top talent within their team. People • Fosters a guest-focused team environment through driving volume and anticipating guest needs, • Achieves excellent guest service by role-modeling company service standards, • Proactively provides timely feedback to associates, rewards and recognizes performance to drive retention, • Holds self and associates accountable for achievement of financial results and performance standards, • Manages conflict and coaches by applying company’s recommended processes, standards and guidelines, • Empowers and involves associates in decision-making processes, • Receives feedback and fosters dialog around solutions, • Develops associates through an individualized approach by matching talent with tasks, delegating, and challenging on results, • Fosters team commitment through support, relationship building, and recognizing individual contributions, • Leads by managing through change and adversity, • Makes recommendations on hiring, promotions, and terminations of team members based on performance Process • Consistently meets or exceeds store and individual goals and contributes to the store’s overall goals., • Engages our guests and make their shopping experience exceptional!, • Co-Leads floor sets/refresh management, • Makes recommendations on hiring, promotions, and terminations of team members based on performance, • Manages and oversee scheduling, • Manages back of house organization, • Manages shipment and product prep process (steaming, hanging etc.), • Plans and manages merchandise markdown process, • Manages supply orders, maintenance & cleaning, • Manages Inventory/Damages, • Audits and manage banking & loss prevention systems, • Trains new associates on operational processes, • Co-manages payroll and responsible for store’s financial performance, • Responsible for decisions regarding store operations and planning, • Controls workflow through successful planning and delegation, • Executes task directives within designated time frames, • Completes opening/closing procedures, • Adheres to loss prevention practices and reports potential incidents to ensure shortage control in order to protect Company assets, • Communicates effectively with executive team., • Must be able to lift & carry heavy boxes (up to 30 lbs) Presentation • Utilizes and manages the use of weekly reporting to track, analyze and communicate business results and determine strategies to maximize sales, • Interprets Home Office communication through Store Leader / District Leader partnership, • Partners with the Visual District Leader and Visual Assistant Store Leader to oversee and manage the roll-out of floorsets, window sets, fixture placement and overall visual environment., • Maintains an awareness of brand aesthetic and relevance to the store environment and communicate with team, • Communicates performance observations and offers feedback to the District Leader Qualifications • 1 year Retail Management, • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, • Physical ability to perform tasks, which could require prolonged standing, sitting, reaching, kneeling and / or squatting frequently. May be required to occasionally climb ladders, climb and descend stairs frequently, depending on location. Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds regularly without assistance. Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition: • #73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023, • #4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022, • #93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023, • #34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022

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  • Salesperson
    Salesperson
    2 months ago
    $50000–$70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Southeast Yonkers, Yonkers

    Experienced Men's Retail Sales Associate San Marko Formals & Fine Menswear – Yonkers, NY San Marko Formals & Fine Menswear is seeking an experienced Men's Retail Sales Associate to join our team. We are looking for a polished, professional salesperson with a strong background in men's suits, formalwear, and luxury retail sales. This is not an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 5 years of men's retail and sales experience and be comfortable working directly with customers on suits, tuxedos, formalwear, and fine menswear. Responsibilities • Provide exceptional, personalized customer service, • Sell men's suits, tuxedos, sport coats, shirts, trousers, shoes, and accessories, • Assist customers with weddings, special events, business attire, and everyday menswear, • Properly measure and fit customers for suits and tuxedos, • Recommend appropriate sizes, fits, styles, colors, and coordinating accessories, • Build strong relationships with new and returning customers, • Follow up with customers and help develop repeat business, • Assist with wedding parties, tuxedo rentals, and special orders, • Maintain a professional, organized, luxury retail environment, • Work with POS, customer records, and retail software, • Meet individual and store sales goals Required Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of men's retail sales experience, • Strong knowledge of men's suits, tuxedos, formalwear, and tailored clothing, • Proven sales ability and excellent customer-service skills, • Experience measuring men for suits and formalwear, • Understanding of men's sizing, fit, alterations, and styling, • Confident, professional, and personable, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Comfortable using POS and retail computer systems, • Dependable and able to work as part of a close-knit team Multilingual candidates are a plus. Why Join San Marko? San Marko has built its reputation on personal service, quality menswear, expert fitting, and long-term customer relationships. We are looking for someone who understands that great men's retail is about more than making a sale — it is about earning the customer's trust and making sure he looks and feels his best. Benefits & Perks • Competitive compensation, • Sales commission/incentive opportunities, • Potential work-to-ownership opportunity for the right individual, • Closed Sundays, • Regular Tuesday off, • Free employee parking, • Established customer base, • Opportunity to grow with a long-standing independent menswear business Experience Required Men's Retail / Men's Clothing Sales: 5 years minimum Candidates without significant men's retail experience may not be considered. Job Type: Full-Time Location: Yonkers, New York – In Person

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