Restaurant Team Member & Growth Path

Naya; Town of Islip (NY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and free NAYA meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NAYA is hiring experienced Team Members at our New York location. Join a fast-growing brand serving authentic Middle Eastern flavors and be part of a collaborative team focused on quality, service, and growth. You’ll train across stations, support kitchen and front-of-house operations, and contribute to a thriving, community-oriented workplace.

We value leadership, reliability, and a positive attitude. Expect flexible shifts and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting your career

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a restaurant team member at a similar caliber concept.
• The ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly.
• The ability to bend, stoop, stand and walk for 8–10 hours a day.
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal formats.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Completed the Train the Trainer course.
• Maintain a friendly, helpful and positive attitude always.
• Grooming and presentation meet Naya standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.
• Attends mandatory meetings.
• Adherence to sanitation standards and company policies on scheduling, clocking in/out, uniforms, and grooming.
• Perform all other related and compatible duties as assigned by the Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily production items in cooperation with kitchen staff.
• Ensure food products are prepped correctly, following recipes and Naya’s standards.
• Follow recipes and portion control standards to maintain consistency and quality.
• Wash dishes and tools used during food prep.
• Minimize waste and assist with inventory counts.
• Receive, disinfect, store, and organize deliveries following FIFO and best storage practices.
• Maintain proper storage temperatures and rotation procedures per DOH regulations.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, tools, and workstations thoroughly and on schedule.
• Keep floors in work areas clean, dry, and free of debris.
• Ensure a sanitary, clean, and safe kitchen environment, maintaining all equipment and utensils.
• Provide timely and courteous service to guests in alignment with Naya’s policies and procedures.
• Display thorough knowledge of menu items, including beverages, and adhere to legal alcohol service requirements.
• Greet guests, take orders, and expedite as needed, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction.
• Ring orders into the POS system accurately and collect payments.
• Assist customers with making change, as applicable.
• Follow cash handling procedures, turning in accurate amounts daily.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation at the start of each shift.
• Stock cashier stations with necessary items, including paper goods and ice water.
• Change trash bags, wipe tables, and counters, and pack sauce sides and pita bread.
• Turn on displays and play music as part of daily setup.
• Follow the proper cash handling procedures and rings up items correctly.
• Complete all side work and cleaning tasks to Naya’s standards, including setting up sanitizing pails.
• Support and assist team members as needed.
• Communicate issues and ideas to the Chef or Director of Operations.
• Participate in training and development of new employees to uphold Naya’s service standards.
• Adhere to sanitation standards and company policies on scheduling, clocking in/out, uniforms, and grooming.
• Attend company meetings and training sessions as required.
• Exhibit a friendly, positive, and helpful attitude at all times.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Train the Trainer

Excellent communicator

Food prep

Teamwork

Job description

NAYA is hiring experienced Team Members at our New York location. Join a fast-growing brand serving authentic Middle Eastern flavors and be part of a collaborative team focused on quality, service, and growth. You’ll train across stations, support kitchen and front-of-house operations, and contribute to a thriving, community-oriented workplace.

We value leadership, reliability, and a positive attitude. Expect flexible shifts and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting your career