Union Square Cafe’s seasonal cuisine draws inspiration from the kitchens and tables of Italy, France, and Northern California. Union Square Cafe—the flagship business that launched Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group—has been one of the country’s most beloved restaurants for over 40 years. In our second home on 19th Street, Union Square Cafe embodies the heartfelt passion and generosity that has been the restaurant’s calling card since we opened in 1985. Designed by Rockwell Group, our new home preserves the restaurant’s signature charm, intimacy, and familiarity in a fresh, contemporary dining environment. Union Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times
 
Who you are: 
The Restaurant Manager, in collaboration with the leadership teams, will set communicate standards and practices for the restaurant to ensure a high performing and fulfilled team. They work closely with the management teams to drive service each day and inspire team members to work together and hold one another accountable to the standards set. They educate and support the service team to create the best dining experience for all guests and the best work environment and experience for all employees.
What you’ll do:
<ul>
<li>Cultivate a culture of Enlightened Hospitality for all stakeholders that supports our business objectives and growth</li>
<li>Maintain excellence and cleanliness of the dining room, ensuring that appropriate physical inventory is always available to employees and guests and that all staff is properly acquainted with appropriate CGS as it pertains to the cycle of service</li>
<li>Maintain positive working relationships with kitchen leaders and line staff throughout service periods, ensuring effective and timely communication</li>
<li>Continuously provide support to all service staff and actively participate in the cycle of service as needed</li>
<li>Work with beverage management to conduct, reconcile and submit month end beverage inventory</li>
<li>Remain current and compliant with the correct HR practices and policies, holding employees accountable to all standards and practices, evaluating and/or following disciplinary procedure when necessary</li>
<li>Ensure that the Payroll process is completed accurately, on time and according to business/accounting procedures</li>
<li>Ensure DOL/Health Department compliance as it pertains to the operation</li>
<li>Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development</li>
<li>Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team</li>
</ul>
What we need from you:
<ul>
<li>2+ years dining room experience in hospitality & fine dining, management experience preferred</li>
<li>Excellent food and beverage knowledge</li>
<li>Strong passion for and skill in education</li>
<li>Excellent verbal & written communication</li>
<li>Understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)</li>
<li>Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or Certification in Hospitality-related field or equivalent expertise gained from time on the job</li>
<li>English fluency and Spanish preferred </li>
</ul>
What you’ll get from us:
At Union Square Hospitality Group, we believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Restaurant Manager, you’ll enjoy:
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $70,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact</li>
<li>Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care</li>
<li>Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work</li>
<li>Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings</li>
<li>Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.</li>
<li>Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship</li>
<li>Hospitality perks: Annual dining credit and a 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants</li>
<li>Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking</li>
<li>Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality.</li>
</ul>
Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice
Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.
<ul>
<li>We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong</li>
<li>Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships</li>
<li>Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most</li>
<li>Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled</li>
<li>Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity</li>
<li>Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake</li>
</ul>
 
*The above represents the expected salary for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.
The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.
 
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Union Square Cafe

Union Square Cafe’s seasonal cuisine draws inspiration from the kitchens and tables of Italy, France, and Northern California. Union Square Cafe—the flagship business that launched Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group—has been one of the country’s most beloved restaurants for over 40 years. In our second home on 19th Street, Union Square Cafe embodies the heartfelt passion and generosity that has been the restaurant’s calling card since we opened in 1985. Designed by Rockwell Group, our new home preserves the restaurant’s signature charm, intimacy, and familiarity in a fresh, contemporary dining environment. Union Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times.
 
Who you are: 
Pastry Externs are expected to have a strong passion for food, desserts, an eagerness to develop and build on your skills as a pastry cook, and be an integral part of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail.
What you’ll do:
<ul>
<li>Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality</li>
<li>Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow</li>
<li>Communicates effectively with the kitchen team and embodies an environment of teamwork</li>
<li>Work with the prep and receiving team to receive, label, and store market deliveries</li>
<li>Assist pastry cooks in preparing components for their stations for service and learn to set-up a station independently</li>
</ul>
What we need from you:
<ul>
<li>Experience in a kitchen environment through education (culinary school, or similar)</li>
<li>Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time</li>
<li>English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required</li>
</ul>
What you’ll get from us:
At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Pastry Extern, you’ll enjoy:
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $17 - $18/hour</li>
<li>Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality</li>
</ul>
Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice
Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.
<ul>
<li>We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong</li>
<li>Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships</li>
<li>Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most</li>
<li>Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled</li>
<li>Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity</li>
<li>Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake</li>
</ul>
 
*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. 
The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

Union Square Cafe’s seasonal cuisine draws inspiration from the kitchens and tables of Italy, France, and Northern California. Union Square Cafe—the flagship business that launched Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group—has been one of the country’s most beloved restaurants for over 40 years. In our second home on 19th Street, Union Square Cafe embodies the heartfelt passion and generosity that has been the restaurant’s calling card since we opened in 1985. Designed by Rockwell Group, our new home preserves the restaurant’s signature charm, intimacy, and familiarity in a fresh, contemporary dining environment. Union Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times.
 
Who you are: 
A vital member of the Service team, the Runner / Busser role encompasses setting up the dining room, setting tables, clearing tables, pouring water, running food, working with servers and expediters, resetting the dining room, polishing glassware and various tasks that support service at the restaurant.
What you’ll do:
<ul>
<li>Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality</li>
<li>Create a welcoming and hospitable environment for guests</li>
<li>Possess an understanding of proper steps of service and engage in table maintenance and resetting with efficiency, speed and grace</li>
<li>Stay informed and knowledgeable of all menu items and proper mise to accompany each dish</li>
<li>Maintain the high standards of cleanliness and proper appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant</li>
<li>Demonstrates an eagerness to continue to learn and grow</li>
</ul>
What we need from you:
<ul>
<li>Experience in a guest-facing restaurant role preferred, but not necessary</li>
<li>Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time</li>
<li>Ability to balance & carry multiple plates, glass racks and or/glasses, and lift objects up to 30 lbs.</li>
<li>English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required</li>
</ul>
What you’ll get from us:
At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Runner/Busser, you’ll enjoy:
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $11.35/hour plus tips</li>
<li>Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options</li>
<li>Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care</li>
<li>Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work</li>
<li>Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings</li>
<li>Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services</li>
<li>Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship</li>
<li>Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones </li>
<li>Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking</li>
<li>Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality</li>
</ul>
Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice
Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.
<ul>
<li>We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong</li>
<li>Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships</li>
<li>Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most</li>
<li>Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled</li>
<li>Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity</li>
<li>Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake</li>
</ul>
 
*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. 
The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

Union Square Cafe’s seasonal cuisine draws inspiration from the kitchens and tables of Italy, France, and Northern California. Union Square Cafe—the flagship business that launched Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group—has been one of the country’s most beloved restaurants for over 40 years. In our second home on 19th Street, Union Square Cafe embodies the heartfelt passion and generosity that has been the restaurant’s calling card since we opened in 1985. Designed by Rockwell Group, our new home preserves the restaurant’s signature charm, intimacy, and familiarity in a fresh, contemporary dining environment. Union Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times
 
Who you are: 
As a Line Cook, you have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is friendly, curious, and devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail.
What you’ll do:
<ul>
<li>Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality</li>
<li>Display a working knowledge of all ingredients and preparation used on the menu</li>
<li>Consistently ensure that station mise en place is prepped, seasoned, and stocked throughout service and overall  station remains clean and organized</li>
<li>Effectively participates in a professionally run service period, ensuring excellence in cooking, timing, plate assembly, and communication</li>
<li>Maintain a calm mental athleticism while managing picks and simultaneously taking direction from expediters and culinary leaders</li>
<li>Promote teamwork and excellence amongst the kitchen team</li>
<li>Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow</li>
</ul>
What we need from you:
<ul>
<li>1+ years in a Line Cook position at a full-service restaurant, or similar experience</li>
<li>Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time</li>
<li>English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required</li>
</ul>
What you’ll get from us:
At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Line Cook, you’ll enjoy:
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $20 - $25/hour</li>
<li>Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options</li>
<li>Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care</li>
<li>Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work</li>
<li>Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings</li>
<li>Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services</li>
<li>Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship</li>
<li>Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones </li>
<li>Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking</li>
<li>Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality</li>
</ul>
Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice
Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.
<ul>
<li>We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong</li>
<li>Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships</li>
<li>Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most</li>
<li>Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled</li>
<li>Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity</li>
<li>Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake</li>
</ul>
 
*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.
The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

Union Square Cafe’s seasonal cuisine draws inspiration from the kitchens and tables of Italy, France, and Northern California. Union Square Cafe—the flagship business that launched Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group—has been one of the country’s most beloved restaurants for over 40 years. In our second home on 19th Street, Union Square Cafe embodies the heartfelt passion and generosity that has been the restaurant’s calling card since we opened in 1985. Designed by Rockwell Group, our new home preserves the restaurant’s signature charm, intimacy, and familiarity in a fresh, contemporary dining environment. Union Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times.
 
Who you are: 
An integral member of the restaurant’s Service team, the Sommelier is responsible for providing our guests with a memorable wine experience and ensuring the excellence and creativity of the beverage program. The Sommelier is trusted partner to fellow sommeliers, bartenders, and service staff and acts as an extension of the Beverage Director, aiding in service and operation of the wine and beverage program.
What you’ll do:
<ul>
<li>Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality</li>
<li>Partner with Beverage Director to create and maintain an enticing wine program that enhances the guest experience.</li>
<li>Provide guests with a memorable experience by providing guidance and suggestions of wine and beverage selections.</li>
<li>Educate service team on wine, beer, spirits, cocktail and non-alcoholic beverage items in a way that adds value and fuels the team’s desires to learn and grow.</li>
<li>Deliver a financially responsible wine program that results in increased sales and maintains an inventory that is in-line with the restaurant’s revenue and business levels.</li>
<li>Demonstrate flexibility and a wide range of skills and knowledge in all service position and an eagerness to continue to learn and grow.</li>
</ul>
What we need from you:
<ul>
<li>2+ years experience as a Sommelier or wine service role</li>
<li>Strong knowledge in wine, spirits, beer, and N/A beverages</li>
<li>English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time</li>
</ul>
What you’ll get from us:
At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Sommelier, you’ll enjoy:
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $11.35/hour plus tips</li>
<li>Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options</li>
<li>Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care</li>
<li>Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work</li>
<li>Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings</li>
<li>Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services</li>
<li>Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship</li>
<li>Hospitality perks: 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants</li>
<li>Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking</li>
<li>Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality</li>
</ul>
Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice
Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.
<ul>
<li>We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong</li>
<li>Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships</li>
<li>Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most</li>
<li>Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled</li>
<li>Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity</li>
<li>Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake</li>
</ul>
 
*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. 
The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

Union Square Cafe’s seasonal cuisine draws inspiration from the kitchens and tables of Italy, France, and Northern California. Union Square Cafe—the flagship business that launched Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group—has been one of the country’s most beloved restaurants for over 40 years. In our second home on 19th Street, Union Square Cafe embodies the heartfelt passion and generosity that has been the restaurant’s calling card since we opened in 1985. Designed by Rockwell Group, our new home preserves the restaurant’s signature charm, intimacy, and familiarity in a fresh, contemporary dining environment. Union Square Cafe has won five James Beard Awards and earned Zagat Survey’s #1 ranking as New York’s Most Popular Restaurant an unprecedented nine times
 
Who you are: 
Kitchen Externs are expected to have a strong passion for food, an eagerness to develop and build on your skills as a cook, and be an integral part of a team that values hard work and attention to every detail.
What you’ll do:
<ul>
<li>Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality</li>
<li>Demonstrate an eagerness to refine techniques and a desire to continually learn and grow</li>
<li>Communicates effectively with the kitchen team and embodies an environment of teamwork</li>
<li>Work with the prep and receiving team to receive, label, and store market deliveries</li>
<li>Assist line cooks in preparing components for their stations for service and learn to set-up a station independently</li>
<li style="vertical-align: middle;">Perform additional responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned to support team objectives and operational success</li>
</ul>
What we need from you:
<ul>
<li>Experience in a kitchen environment through education (culinary school, or similar)</li>
<li>Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time</li>
<li>English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required</li>
</ul>
What you’ll get from us:
At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As a Kitchen Extern, you’ll enjoy:
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $18/hour</li>
<li>Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality</li>
</ul>
Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice
Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.
<ul>
<li>We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong</li>
<li>Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships</li>
<li>Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most</li>
<li>Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled</li>
<li>Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity</li>
<li>Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake</li>
</ul>
 
*The above represents the expected hourly range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors. 
The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.

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