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  • Deli Manager
    Deli Manager
    28 days ago
    Full-time
    Kew Gardens, Queens

    Karm Cafe is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deli Manager to oversee daily operations within our bustling deli section. As a Deli Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring high standards of food quality, customer service, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and supervise daily deli operations, including food preparation, display, and service., • Lead, train, and schedule deli staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment., • Maintain inventory levels, place orders, and minimize waste to ensure optimal product availability and cost control., • Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards., • Deliver exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and ensuring customer satisfaction., • Merchandise deli products attractively to maximize sales and appeal., • Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to achieve revenue targets., • Handle administrative tasks such as reporting and record-keeping. Qualifications: • Proven experience in deli management or a similar role within a cafe or grocery store setting., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Excellent understanding of food safety regulations and best practices., • Customer-focused with outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively., • Basic computer proficiency for inventory and scheduling.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    28 days ago
    Full-time
    Fresh Meadows, Queens

    Barista — Part-Time or Full-Time Posh Restaurant | Fresh Meadows, Queens ----- Posh is looking for a friendly, energetic and dependable Barista to join our front-of-house team. The ideal candidate enjoys working with customers, has strong attention to detail and can prepare high-quality coffee and specialty beverages in a busy restaurant environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare coffee, espresso, lattes, cappuccinos and specialty beverages, • Follow recipes and presentation standards for every drink, • Greet customers warmly and provide helpful, professional service, • Take orders accurately and operate the POS system, • Maintain a clean, organized and fully stocked beverage station, • Restock cups, milk, syrups, coffee and other supplies, • Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, • Assist with light food preparation, desserts or counter service when needed, • Help open and close the beverage station, • Work efficiently during busy breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend periods Qualifications: • Previous barista, café or restaurant experience preferred, • Knowledge of espresso machines and coffee preparation is a plus, • Friendly personality and strong customer-service skills, • Ability to multitask and remain calm during busy shifts, • Dependable, punctual and comfortable working as part of a team, • Available for a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings and weekends, • Willingness to learn Posh recipes, service standards and kosher procedures Position Details: • Part-time or full-time opportunities available, • Flexible scheduling based on availability and restaurant needs, • Compensation based on experience, • Training available for the right candidate, • Growth opportunities available for dependable team members To apply, send your experience, availability and contact information. Please include any previous coffee, café or customer-service experience.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    28 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Bean & Bean is a family-owned specialty coffee roaster with three locations across NYC and NJ. We've been roasting and serving since 2008, and coffee craft is central to everything we do here, from sourcing single-origin lots to training the team that brews them. If you want to know more about who we are, start here: Meet the Team. We're always looking for people who are curious about coffee. Whether you have a background in specialty coffee or you're newer to the industry and looking to grow, we'd love to hear from you. We have an immediate opening at our FiDi café. What we're looking for: • Passion for specialty coffee and hospitality, • Availability 20-30 hours/week, • Proficiency in espresso dialing, milk steaming, latte art, and pour-over -- with the ability to maintain quality during rushes, • Strong customer service instincts, • A collaborative team player who's friendly, outgoing, and eager to grow Responsibilities: • Provide exceptional service at the cashier and front-of-house, • Brew espresso drinks with latte art and prepare pour-overs, • Share the story behind Bean & Bean's carefully curated beans with customers, • Assemble simple food offerings including sandwiches and pastries, • Keep the café clean and equipment sanitized, • Restock and maintain inventory throughout the day Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid training Real advancement opportunities -- we promote from within Job Type: Part-time

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  • Kitchen prep
    Kitchen prep
    28 days ago
    $17–$18 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are looking for a diligent, detail-oriented Kitchen Prep Assistant to join our team at Telegraphe Cafe. This role is essential to our daily operations, focusing on the high-quality preparation of our signature sandwiches, salads, and house-made dressings. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a pristine, organized workstation and adheres strictly to health and safety protocols. Key Responsibilities • Food Preparation: Accurately prepare sandwiches, fresh salads, and house-made dressings following our established recipes., • Vegetable Prep: Expertly wash, slice, and prepare fresh vegetables for daily service., • Specialty Items: Prepare tuna salad and other proteins with consistency and care., • Sanitation & FIFO: Maintain an impeccably clean workstation throughout the shift. Practice and uphold strict First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory management and food safety standards., • Documentation: Review and follow written recipes, prep lists, and safety instructions provided in English. Qualifications • English Literacy: Must be able to read and follow recipes, labels, and safety protocols in English., • Attention to Detail: Ability to follow standardized recipes to ensure consistency across all menu items., • Hygiene Standards: Commitment to maintaining high levels of cleanliness and food handling safety., • Reliability: Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and quality.

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  • Barista
    Barista
    1 month 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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  • Cook
    Cook
    1 month ago
    $19–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    CookCasabuela Café Location: 232 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211 | Pay: $20-$25/hour + tips (base rate dependent on relevant experience, credentials and Spanish proficiency)Benefits: Up to 40 hours of accured paid sick leave annually, 10 personal flex days. About Casabuela Café: Where the Village Meets Founded in 2025, Casabuela Café was born out of a real need—for community, culture, and a space that honors both curiosity and tradition. Casabuela is a love letter to legacy, culture, and community—built to serve the village. Designed to feel like grandma’s house, Casabuela is a warm, sensory-rich living room filled with texture, comfort, and food made with care. We are a community-forward, family-owned café where connection, culture, and intentional cooking are at the heart of everything we do. The Role: We are seeking a Cook to join us at the opening of our Williamsburg-based café. This role is ideal for someone who values thoughtful preparation, consistency, and culturally rooted food. You will help bring Casabuela’s kitchen vision to life by executing dishes with care, respect, and pride. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and execute café food items with consistency and attention to detail, • Support daily kitchen operations, prep, and service, • Receive, inspect, accept and store food deliveries, returning and noting damage and spoiled items when necessary, • Support with the completion of daily purchases orders, • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards, • Track and record recipe changes, • Track and record kitchen inventory, • Work collaboratively with the kitchen and front-of-house team, • Uphold Casabuela’s values of hospitality, care, and community What We’re Looking For: • 2+ years experience working as a line cook or prep cook, • Food Handlers License, preferred, • Foundational baking and pastry knowledge, a plus, • Strong standards of personal and kitchen cleanliness and safety, • Experience with or strong knowledge of Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine and flavors (traditional or modern), or a deep willingness to learn and honor the culture, preferred, • Strong knife skills and kitchen techniques, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, small-team environment, • A respectful, team-oriented attitude and passion for food made with intention Why Join Casabuela: • Be part of a café from the very beginning, • Cook food rooted in culture, memory, and tradition, • Work daytime hours in a supportive, community-driven space, • Competitive pay with tips If you believe food is a way to care for people and preserve culture, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Barista and Waiter / Waitress
    Barista and Waiter / Waitress
    1 month ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Macaron Café is a family-owned French pastry company proudly serving New York City since 2017. What started as a passion for authentic French macarons has grown into multiple locations across Manhattan, offering handcrafted pastries, specialty coffee, and a genuine French café experience. Every macaron we sell is handmade using traditional French techniques and carefully selected ingredients. We take pride in offering products of exceptional quality, inspired by French savoir-faire and attention to detail. We are currently looking for friendly, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our Midtown Manhattan team. What you’ll do: • Prepare espresso drinks, teas, and specialty beverages, • Welcome and assist customers with warmth and professionalism, • Present and sell our handcrafted macarons and pastries, • Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting café environment, • Process orders and handle POS transactions, • Support daily operations and contribute to a positive team culture What we’re looking for: • Positive attitude and strong work ethic, • Reliability and punctuality, • Excellent customer service skills, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Coffee experience is appreciated but not required, • Desire to learn and grow within the company Why join Macaron Café? • Competitive hourly pay + tips, • Employee meals, • Professional training, • Growth opportunities within a growing company, • Supportive and family-oriented work environment, • Opportunity to represent authentic French craftsmanship and hospitality in New York City At Macaron Café, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. We look for individuals who are kind, motivated, and committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience every day. If you’re passionate about food, coffee, hospitality, and being part of a growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Line Cook
    Line Cook
    2 months ago
    $18 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are seeking a skilled Prep/Line Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation and assisting in creating delicious dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Responsibilities • Assist in meal preparation by chopping, dicing, slicing, and following recipes, • Support the kitchen team in preparing ingredients for cooking, • Help with inventory management and stock rotation, • Maintain a clean and organized work area, • Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely and efficient food production Qualifications • Previous experience working in a restaurant or cafe setting, • Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques, • Familiarity with food service operations, • Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen environment, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills If you are passionate about cooking and looking to grow your career in the food industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Prep/Line Cook position. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Physical Setting: Fast casual restaurant Shift: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Evening shift Morning shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10016 (Required) Ability to Relocate: New York, NY 10016: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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  • Team Member (Retail)
    Team Member (Retail)
    2 months ago
    $16–$18.25 hourly
    Part-time
    East Rutherford

    Ron at bangcookies dot com if interested 🍪 Bang Cookies Team Member East Rutherford, NJJoin the Team At Bang Cookies, we're looking for great people—not just great employees. We want team members who are dependable, positive, hardworking, and genuinely enjoy creating great experiences for customers. Experience is preferred, but attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn matter most. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment, a supportive team, and an opportunity to grow with a company, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As a Bang Cookies Team Member, you'll be trained in all aspects of store operations, including: 🍪 Baking cookies ☕ Preparing drinks and beverages 🙋 Providing exceptional customer service 💬 Recommending products and upselling when appropriate 💻 Using our POS system and handling transactions 📦 Completing prep work and assisting with inventory 🧹 Keeping the store clean, organized, and guest-ready 🤝 Working closely with fellow team members 🔑 Assisting with opening and closing duties What We're Looking For ✔ 18 years of age or older ✔ Friendly, outgoing, and customer-focused ✔ Dependable and punctual ✔ Strong work ethic and positive attitude ✔ Willingness to learn and take initiative ✔ Team player who enjoys working with others ✔ Open and flexible availability preferred ✔ Food service, bakery, café, or retail experience is a plus, but not required Available Positions Part-Time & Full-Time Opening Shifts Available Closing Shifts Available Perks & Benefits Benefits may vary based on employment status. ⭐ Competitive Pay ⭐ Flexible Scheduling ⭐ 401(k) ⭐ Paid Time Off (PTO) ⭐ Sick Time ⭐ 50% Employee Discount ⭐ Growth Opportunities Why Bang Cookies? Because we're building more than a cookie shop. We're building a team of people who care about their work, support one another, and take pride in creating an experience customers love. We can teach the job—we're looking for people who bring the right energy. Think you'd be a great fit? We'd love to meet you.

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