Seafood Market Counter Staff

LP Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonus $600

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

LP Hospitality Group's Lobster Place Seafood Hall in Chelsea Market is hiring a Seafood Market Counter Staff. Join a beloved operation with a strong team culture and a focus on guest satisfaction.

You'll take orders, prepare seafood items, and ensure excellent service while learning from experienced fish cutters. Competitive pay, paid breaks, insurance, 401K, and advancement opportunities await.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in customer service and/or seafood.
• Excellent knife skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly and show initiative.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Understanding of NYC health department codes.
• Willing to learn and retain knowledge from our Fish Cutters.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Taking and preparing customer orders including cleaning and portioning product.
• Delivering excellent customer service to customers.
• Merchandising products.
• In-depth knowledge of all products in section.
• Stocking and organizing packaging supplies as needed.
• AM setup and PM breakdown of sections.
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation.
• Reads tickets and prepares customer orders.
• Presents and plates excellent food for service.
• Stores and keeps track of sushi inventory items.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area.
• Interacts with guests in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all co-workers.
• Follows work schedule.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Seafood knowledge

Knife skills

Time management

Communication

Learn quickly

Teamwork

Job description

Are you a skillful, professional, and dedicated person who is looking for a positive, welcoming, and fast-paced work environment? Do you want highly competitive pay and benefits, a steady schedule, and teammates and chefs who have your back? Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow and thrive? Then a Seafood Market Counter staff role at Lobster Place Seafood Hall is a great opportunity for you.

About Us

• We are a unique, beloved operation that includes the Michelin-acclaimed Cull & Pistol Oyster Bar and the one-of-a-kind Lobster Place Seafood Hall, all under one roof.
• Our seafood-focused menu, high-quality sushi, and human-centered hospitality helps make us the most visited food destination in Chelsea Market.
• We’ve been taking care of our guests and each other since 1974 – and we’re proud of a culture that emphasizes both excellence and compassion.

Pay & Benefits

• Seafood Market Counter Staff - Hourly Rate- $20.00/hr PLUS TIPS
• Paid breaks
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance benefits.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401K plan w/ company match.
• In addition to Paid Sick Leave, Lobster Place provides generous paid time off depending on position and tenure.
• Employee Discounts
• Commuter Benefits.
• Referral Program- $600 Bonus if you refer a successful hire.
• Employee Assistance Program to help promote well-being and enhance quality of life for you and your family.
• Opportunities for advancement

About You

• You take pride in delivering exceptional customer service
• As a seafood market counter staff, you enjoy interacting with guests and making them feel welcome.
• You value a workplace where you look out for your co-workers, and they look out for you.

Responsibilities

• Taking and preparing customer orders including cleaning and portioning product
• Delivering excellent customer service to customers
• Merchandizing products
• In-depth knowledge of all products in section
• Stocking and organizing packaging supplies as needed
• AM setup and PM breakdown of sections
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation
• Reads tickets and prepares customer orders.
• Presents and plates excellent food for service.
• Stores and keeps track of sushi inventory items.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area.
• Interacts with guests in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all co-workers.
• Follows work schedule.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a customer service and/or working with seafood
• Excellent knife skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly and show initiative.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Understanding of NYC health department codes.
• Willing to learn and retain knowledge from our Fish Cutters
• Willing to work nights and weekends

LP Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is determined based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.