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  • Assistant General Manager
    Assistant General Manager
    3 hours ago
    $21–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Reports to: General Manager With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR As the Assistant General Manager you will support the General Manager and help administer training. As Assistant General Manager you will support HR functions of the stores by helping with hiring, getting new packets ready for new hires, etc. Along with helping with the general duties of keeping Paris Baguette clean and running, can administer different tasks and duties to crew members. Overall they will contribute to maintaining excellent service, quality of products, and creating a high sales performance. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Support/Gathering information to develop store operation plans, • Help administer new product launching, promotions and seasonal events., • Order merchandise and ingredients., • Monthly inventory count through Excel., • Collect feedback for identifying local community and customer needs., • Learn and understand all company policies and provide suitable advice to employees., • Support manager to deliver any company wide communication to all employees., • Utilize WebPOS for measuring store revenue and operating performance, e.g. automated programs for work schedule, monthly performance report, quarterly business report, cash and product management program. ++Support Store Operation++ • Manage POS and credit card system during operating business hours., • Main contact for catering and special orders., • Daily inventory count., • Help manage deliveries and inventory., • Support simple repairs in the store such as equipment and furniture., • General substitute for Manager., • Regularly inspect store to assure standards are maintained at all times. ++Employee Management++ • Employee training: ensuring all employees are providing excellent customer service, being able to coach employees in a positive manner to improve., • Job delegation, enforcing duties as assigned., • Creating employee work schedule for final review by General Manager., • Issuing refunds for customers., • Initial claim issues, being able to report it to the right department., • Monitor, report, and take action on any incidents that occur., • Quality Control, Health Inspection, Inspection Checklist WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Minimum High School Diploma/GED or Some College, • 2-4 year of food handling experience., • Ability to work weekends and holidays., • Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and verbal and written communication skill, • Able to lift up to 50 lbs., • Time management, ability to prioritize., • Proficient on Point of Sale systems, currently Toast. Understand the importance of cash handling and accuracy of transactions., • Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible management style, with a successful record of accomplishment of managing senior operations leaders across a large geographically decentralized portfolio., • Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members., • Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment., • Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide construction feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven., • Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture. SWEET BENEFITS • Flexible work schedule, • Competitive compensation, • Discounted meals during your shift, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

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  • Server / Host / Runner / Busser – Hotel Restaurant
    Server / Host / Runner / Busser – Hotel Restaurant
    7 hours ago
    $17 hourly
    Part-time

    Server / Host / Runner / Busser – Hotel Restaurant & Catering Operations We are seeking a professional, hospitality-focused all inclusive Server / Host / Runner / Busser to join our hotel restaurant and catering team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional service to airport hotel guests, restaurant patrons, and event clients while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, attention to detail, and guest satisfaction. This role requires the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, support daily restaurant operations, and assist with catered events such as weddings, corporate functions, private dinners, and hotel gatherings. Responsibilities • Deliver outstanding hospitality and personalized service to restaurant guests, hotel guests, and catering clients, • Welcome guests warmly, assist with seating, and ensure a smooth arrival experience, • Take accurate food and beverage orders while managing multiple tables and guest requests efficiently, • Present menus, daily specials, and beverage selections while answering questions and providing recommendations, • Assist guests with menu selections by suggesting appropriate food and beverage pairings, • Provide knowledgeable descriptions of dishes, ingredients, preparation methods, and special menu items, • Serve food and beverages with proper timing, presentation, and attention to detail, • Maintain clean and organized dining areas by clearing tables, resetting place settings, and assisting with overall restaurant appearance, • Refill beverages, monitor guest satisfaction, and respond promptly to guest needs or concerns, • Communicate effectively with kitchen, bar, and service teams to ensure accurate timely order delivery and running orders, • Perform banquet and catering operations, including event setup, service, breakdown, and cleanup, • Follow all safety, sanitation, and alcohol service regulations while providing professional guest service, • Perform daily set up and cleanup of restaurant as part of duties, • Taking call and carry orders as part of room service Qualifications & Skills Hospitality & Customer Service: A strong commitment to creating memorable guest experiences through friendly, attentive, and professional service. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly with guests, team members, kitchen staff, and event coordinators to ensure smooth operations. Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain high standards for order accuracy, food presentation, table setup, service timing, and guest preferences. Food & Beverage Knowledge: Understanding of menu items, ingredients, preparation methods, and beverage pairings to provide informed recommendations. Multitasking & Teamwork: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a busy restaurant and event environment. Professionalism: A positive attitude, polished appearance, and dedication to delivering exceptional hospitality in a hotel setting. Must maintain clean uniform : black button shirt, black pants and black non-slip shoes. You must provide your own uniform, no tie required Position Details Job Type: Part-time Pay: $17 per hour plus tips Benefits: • Flexible schedule, • Shift meal provided Shifts Available: • Early Morning shifts, • Evening shifts, • up to 6 hour shifts Work Location: In person Location: Flushing, New York Join our hotel restaurant and catering team and be part of creating memorable dining and event experiences for every guest.

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  • Team Leader
    Team Leader
    5 hours ago
    $19–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Reports to: General Manager With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR The Team Leader is responsible for directing other team members (in addition to their regular duties) to run the store efficiently by being able to divide up duties and enforce them. Also this role is responsible for knowing how to prep all beverages, stocking merchandise for the next business day, and operating all machines that the store uses. Our Team Leader is the face of Paris Baguette; they provide friendly, fast, accommodating service to our customers. Our customers can range from grabbing a pastry and coffee in the morning to enjoying a hot sandwich inside our café style bakeries. We take pride in our work and in our products. This includes the responsibility of keeping all spaces inside Paris Baguette clean to working our POS system to enter in customer orders. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Providing excellent customer service to all customers that come into the establishment or call for orders following Paris Baguette's high standard of excellence, • Check quality of all the products for displays and organize rotation of displays for all pastries and desserts, • Delegating the duties between crew members on the floor and assigning the duties to be carried out, • Checking on the crew to make sure said duties are completed, • Enter in the customer's order in the POS and know how to use the POS system in place, • Work and thrive in a team-work environment, • Adhere to food safety guidelines, • Make beverages on the basis and demand during operating business hours and prepare coffee, • Always keep all areas of the store clean while operating during business hours, • Refill and organize all pasties and beverages on display, • Help unload deliveries (up to twice a week), • Handle catering orders, • For Opening Shifts: Cleaning all tabletops, turning on all lights, TVs, radios and drink displays, • For Closing Shifts: Cleaning all tabletops, preparing the drinks for next business day, sanitization processes, turning off all machines, powering off all computers and turning off all lights, TVs and radios HAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • At least 1-2 years of food handling/store experience inside a Paris Baguette retail store, • High School Diploma/GED or some college, preferred, • Current ServSafe certification, ServSafe instructor certificate or ability to become certified, preferred, • Positive and passionate attitude, • High sense of integrity and ownership, • Feedback is a gift! We can only learn, grow and improve our service if we hear and understand what it is our customers are telling us., • Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)., • Time management, ability to prioritize and follow direction., • Adherence to food safety guidelines., • Able to lift up to 25 lbs., • Proficient on Point of Sale systems, currently Toast. Understand the importance of cash handling and accuracy of transactions. SWEET BENEFITS • Competitive compensation, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Eligible for tips upon completion of training!, • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, • 401K Retirement Plan, • Paid time off, paid Holidays, • High Performance Culture

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    6 days ago
    $27 hourly
    Full-time

    Hot & Fresh LLC is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Chef for our new Home Style Comfort Cafeteria-Restaurant. This is a full-time position with immediate availability. Our Company: We are a Home Style Comfort Cafeteria-Restaurant with an open kitchen, offering a grill menu with a fast food touch of Southern dishes and a mix of world influences. Our new restaurant, well located at a busy corner, has 1,700 SF shared between a Coffee-Bakery section with a grab & go area for early operations (fresh coffee, breakfast sandwiches, natural juices) and an Open Kitchen. There’s a nice outdoors seating space with a capacity of 35-45. Our Philosophy: We prioritize honesty and safety. Our premises are pristine, clean, and well-organized to produce fresh, tasty, and high-quality food products without low-quality frozen or artificially engineered ingredients. Our baking goods contain only flour, water, butter, eggs, milk, and chocolate; we do not serve frozen, low-quality products. We are committed to providing simple home-style comfort food, fast food, along with fresh, tasty salads, soups, and desserts. We offer a respectful and flexible working environment where creativity and professional growth are encouraged. The Role: We are looking for a professional who combines technical talent with strong values such as discipline and kindness. Key responsibilities include: • Planning and executing all kitchen and cafeteria production., • Managing daily operations, including staff scheduling, inventory tracking, and food safety compliance., • Collaborating with management on vendor selection, budgeting, menu renovation, and cost analysis., • Training staff in sanitary standards and customer service., • Coordinating catering events alongside regular on-site operations. Qualifications: • 4-5 years of kitchen management or supervisory experience in a high-volume environment., • Advanced knowledge of culinary arts and hands-on experience with grilling, charbroiling, and plating., • Familiarity with Rational combi ovens., • Strong leadership skills and the ability to multitask under pressure., • Relevant professional and sanitary certifications., • Ability to maintain a static position for extended periods and lift up to 45 pounds. Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience, with a starting pay of $27.00/hr. We offer performance-based raises, incentive profit-sharing, loyalty bonuses for long-term employees, and recognition rewards. If you are a team player with a passion for excellence and a positive attitude, please submit your resume for consideration. Thank you for your time and attention.

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  • Administrative Assistant
    Administrative Assistant
    2 months ago
    $16–$18 hourly
    Part-time
    Fort Lee

    Owner’s Assistant (Part-Time) Location: Fort Lee, NJ Company: Tori To Sakana Position Overview Tori To Sakana is a growing Japanese sushi takeout and catering business looking for a reliable, organized, and proactive Owner’s Assistant to support daily business operations and special projects. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a small business environment and is comfortable handling a variety of administrative, marketing, and organizational tasks. Responsibilities • Assist with email correspondence and follow-up, • Research local schools, businesses, and community organizations, • Support catering and fundraising outreach efforts, • Organize documents, spreadsheets, and business records, • Assist with social media and marketing projects, • Coordinate with vendors and service providers as needed, • Help manage special projects and business initiatives, • Perform other administrative tasks as assigned Qualifications • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, • Proficient with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and email, • Detail-oriented and dependable, • Ability to work independently and take initiative, • Professional and positive attitude Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Canva or social media platforms, • Administrative or office experience, • Marketing or customer service experience, • Japanese language skills (not required), • Knowledge of Japanese language and culture Schedule • Part-time, • Approximately 5–10 hours per week to start, • Flexible schedule, • Some remote work may be available Compensation • $16–18 per hour, depending on experience About Us Tori To Sakana is a Japanese-owned sushi takeout and catering business in Fort Lee, NJ. We are committed to authentic Japanese cuisine, exceptional customer service, and building strong relationships within our local community. To Apply Please send your resume and a brief introduction explaining why you would be a great fit for this position.

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