Restaurant Team Member — Food Preparation and Guest Service

Job overview

The Restaurant Team Member role is onsite in New York, NY, at NAYA’s 95 Jay Street location. Compensation is $16.50–$18.50 per hour. NAYA serves fresh Middle Eastern flavors and emphasizes team development and promotion from within. The role works across front- and back-of-house stations to prepare food, serve guests, and maintain cleanliness, organization, and quality standards. By supporting accurate service, safe food handling, and teamwork, the team member helps keep restaurant operations smooth and guests satisfied.

What you'll do

• Prepare production items according to recipes and portion standards
• wash dishes and tools
• receive, disinfect, store, and organize deliveries
• maintain storage temperatures and stock rotation
• clean and sanitize equipment and workstations
• greet guests, take orders, process payments, and provide courteous service
• stock and maintain front-of-house stations
• support coworkers and participate in training new employees.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

restaurant team member

new york ny

full-time

food preparation

guest service

front of house

back of house

food safety

cash handling

middle eastern cuisine

naya

$16.50–$18.50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• commuter benefits
• employee discounts, free meals, and growth opportunities.

Why this role

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; commuter benefits; employee discounts and free meals; growth opportunities and development of leaders from within.

About the employer

NAYA - 95 Jay is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.