Team Member

About the role

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.

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 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.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and organized workstation at the start of each shift.
• Stock cashier