Restaurant Team Member: Growth, Training & Perks

Penn-Plaza; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; 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 Team Members to join a fast-growing restaurant team in New York. You’ll work across stations from front-of-house service to back-of-house prep, delivering outstanding guest experiences while upholding cleanliness and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year restaurant experience, can lift 50 pounds, excel in communication, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Training and growth opportunities are available as part of our team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a restaurant team member at similar caliber concept.
• The ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal formats.

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.
• Keep floors in work areas clean, dry, and free of debris.
• Provide timely and courteous service to guests in alignment with Naya’s policies and procedures.
• Display knowledge of menu items including beverages and adhere to 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.
• 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.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Train the Trainer course

Education

Train the Trainer course

Job description

NAYA is hiring Team Members to join a fast-growing restaurant team in New York. You’ll work across stations from front-of-house service to back-of-house prep, delivering outstanding guest experiences while upholding cleanliness and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year restaurant experience, can lift 50 pounds, excel in communication, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Training and growth opportunities are available as part of our team-focused culture.