Team Member

At NAYA were 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 youre 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 youre ready to lead with heart inspire others and be part of something biggerNAYA 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 payto recognize your impact

• Medical dental and vision insuranceto keep you healthy and thriving

• Commuter benefitsto make life easier

• Employee discountsandfree NAYA meals because we believe in enjoying what we serve

• Growth opportunitiesat every level we invest in developing leaders from within

• More on the way!

At NAYA youll find more than a job youll find a community that values you supports your goals and celebrates your success.

How Youll Impact

The Team Member plays a key role in NAYAs 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 Youll Do

Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare daily production items in cooperation with kitchen staff.

• Ensure food products are prepped correctly following recipes and Nayas 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 Nayas 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 andrings up items correctly

• Complete all side work and cleaning tasks to Nayas 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 Nayas 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.