Team Member

Eatnaya; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; 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 in Jersey City, NJ is seeking motivated Team Members to support kitchen and front-of-house operations in a fast-paced restaurant. You will help with food prep, line service, and station setup, ensuring cleanliness and quality across the store.

We value teamwork, reliability, and guest-focused service, with growth opportunities and a benefits package. Training and advancement from within are emphasized at NAYA.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a restaurant team member.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, bend, and walk 8–10 hours.
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal formats.
• Completed the Train the Trainer course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily production items with kitchen staff.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and stock stations.
• Provide timely and courteous guest service per policy.
• Assist with front-of-house setup and cash handling procedures.
• Support team members and communicate with the Chef/Director of Operations.
• Adhere to sanitation standards and company policies at all times.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Physical fitness

Education

Train the Trainer course

Job description

At NAYA, we’re on an exciting journey – growing fast, sharing authentic, fresh and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors, and building a team that grows right along with us.

We are looking for experienced, passionate Team Members to grow with us!

At NAYA, your development is our priority — we train, mentor, and promote from within because we believe our people are the heart of our success. If you’re a natural leader who loves great food, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to build your future with a brand on the rise, we want to meet you!

If you’re ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and be part of something bigger, NAYA is the place to make it happen.

Reports to: General Manager

You will love working at NAYA

We believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including:

• Competitive pay to recognize your impact
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving
• Commuter benefits to make life easier
• Employee discounts and free NAYA meals – because we believe in enjoying what we serve
• Growth opportunities at every level — we invest in developing leaders from within
• More on the way!

At NAYA, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success.

How You’ll Impact

The Team Member plays a key role in NAYA's restaurant operations, trained to work across all stations, from front-of-house service to back-of-house preparation. Team Members provide outstanding customer service while ensuring store standards of cleanliness, organization, and quality. Responsibilities include preparing food, working on the service line, cooking on the grill, and setting up and stocking stations. Team Members collaborate with the team to prepare menu items and maintain a smooth, efficient service experience.

What You’ll Do

Food Preparation & Production

• 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.

Kitchen Organization & Maintenance

• 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.

Customer Service

• 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.

Front-of-House & Station Management

• 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 ring up items correctly.
• Complete all side work and cleaning tasks to Naya’s standards, including setting up sanitizing pails.

Teamwork & Communication

• 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.

Compliance & Professionalism

• 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.

Who You Are

• 1+ year experience as a restaurant team member at similar caliber concept.
• The ability to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• The ability to bend, stoop, stand and perform extensive walking 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.
• Polished personal presentation; grooming meets Naya standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook.
• The ability to withstand exposure to high volume of business and the movement, noise and temperature extremes associated with a busy restaurant.
• Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business.
• Attends mandatory meetings.
• Adherence to company, state, and county sanitation standards.
• Strict adherence to posted schedule and clock in/out at times.

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