The Hottest Restaurants to Work At in LA

Eater decided that Los Angeles was America's best dining city in 2015. Food editor Bill Addison said, "Los Angeles just has it right now. The city is the current epicenter of freethinking and diversity in American cooking."

Broken Spanish, Moruno, Hanjip, Estrella and SMYC were just some of the few great dining establishments that the city had to offer. As the eating scene is booming in LA, so must the job market. Continue reading to see which of these restaurants are hiring:

BROKEN SPANISH

Chef Ray Garcia's Broken Spanish, located in Downtown LA, was a home run with nearly all the food writers. The restaurant menu boasts sophisticated Mexican dishes and drinks. The space is beautifully set with sleek glass and rustic details.

Broken Spanish is not hiring right now, but do keep an eye out for job openings in the future.

MORUNO

Fast casual meals, like meat kebabs and sandwiches, are staple foods at Moruno. The take-out window is shuttered for now, but Moruno is looking to open up an even bigger space (with a larger menu and drinks) in the new year at Grand Central Market.

Moruno is currently hiring Line Cooks, Bartenders, Servers and more.

HANJIP

Contemporary BBQ spot Hanjip opened not too long ago in Culver City, but it quickly became a huge favorite amongst foodies. It brings a new style of Korean barbecue to the neighborhood. Eddie Lin of Deep End Dining said, "Oh and Bombet [Hanjip's founders] bring French flair to a hearty Korean standby."

Hanjip is seeking to fill various positions, including Sous Chef, Cook, Server and more.

ESTRELLA

Estrella, which combines both indoor and outdoor elements, is like an oasis on the bustling Sunset Strip. Led by former Top Chef contestant Dakota Weiss as the executive chef, the restaurant is a popular spot for breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner.

The team at Estrella is looking for experienced Restaurant Managers and Bakers to join them.

SANTA MONICA YACHT CLUB (SMYC)

SMYC's concept is just spot on. Not only does it have globally inspired seafood and cocktails on their menu, the restaurant's interior is designed to look like a modern yacht.

There are several openings at SMYC for a Line Cook, Sous Chef and more at the moment.

(via Eater LA)

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The Hottest Restaurants to Work At in NYC

At the end of every year, the contributing food writers at Eater come together and compile a list of their new favorite restaurants. The New York office selected Santina, Sadelle's, The Polo Bar, O Ya, amongst other top restaurants in the city.

Find out what the major food writers and influencers were raving about this year. Also, find out the job opportunities that are open at the hot establishments:

SANTINA

Major Food Group's Santina was a huge hit for more than just a few writers at Eater. It was noted that Santina had delicious, yet affordable coastal Italian fare. The restaurant is located in a beautiful space in NYC's Meatpacking District as well; the interior is super bright and vibrant. To match, the food was served on fun, colorful plateware. Lockhart Steele wrote, "The one new place I loved, kept going back to, and will return to often in the new year, God willing? Santina."

If you are interested in working at Santina as a FOH Server, apply here.

SADELLE'S

You may have heard of Sadelle's already because they were previously mentioned in our Celebrating National Pastry Day post. Again, they had food critics were all over Sadelle's; not only for their bagels, but brunch, dinner and everything in between. Hillary Dixler, a senior at Eater, couldn't resist either. She said, "I didn't think I'd have room in my heart for this one, but turns out I do.

Sadelle's is still looking for Servers to join the team in the new year.

THE POLO BAR

Ralph Lauren went beyond the realms of fashion this year with the opening of his first restaurant, The Polo Bar. The menu is largely inspired by the designer himself; it consists of many of his favorite American dishes, such as steaks and burgers. Eater's Helen Rosner very much enjoyed The Polo Bar's pastrami sandwich.

Check out The Polo's Bar job opportunities for Pastry Cooks, Baristas and Bussers.

O YA

Chef couple Tim and Nancy Cushman brought O Ya over from Boston this past summer. The upscale and inventive sushi omakase menus were an instant hit with New Yorkers. Besides great seafood offerings, O Ya offers a wide selection of refreshing sakes and drinks.

O Ya is currently hiring Servers, Hosts/Hostesses and Line Cooks.

(via Eater NY)

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Harri Introduces the Single Brand Solution

Harri's Single Brand Solution

When it comes to a single brand which has multiple locations, hiring can be a daunting task. Finding an effective way to manage job openings and applications across multiple locations can be overwhelming, which led us to create the Harri Single Brand Solution.

Setting up a Single-Brand Multi-Location account with Harri will allow you to effectively streamline your hiring experience by granting specific permissions, such as posting a job and/or screening applicants, to location managers or team members involved in the hiring process. Do you hire centrally? No problem, you can manage the entire hiring process from one dashboard.

You can customize settings for each location under your group, add existing or new users to specific locations, and grant permissions to an individual manager's account. You'll receive messages notifying you when managers accept your invitation, post jobs, and screen applications ensuring that you are aware of all hiring activities.

Harri is here to improve your hiring experience, whether at one location or multiple. With the Single-Brand Multi-Location dashboard, managing applicants over multiple locations just got a lot easier.

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Celebrating National Pastry Day

  Today is National Pastry Day, and in honor of the holiday, we will be spotlighting some of the best bakeries and pastry spots in New York City:

BOUCHON BAKERY

Chef Thomas Keller opened the first Bouchon Bakery, located in close proximity to Central Park at Columbus Circle, in 2006. Like any traditional French boulangerie, they offer a wide variety of baked goods, including macarons, croissants, cakes, cookies, breads and more. The cafe and dining portion also serves soups, salads and sandwiches. The brand has now expanded to several branches in Rockefeller Center, Las Vegas, Beverly Hills and Yountville.

Like to work at Bouchon Bakery? Here are current openings for Savory Chef De Partie, Pastry Chef de Partie, Service Manager, Retail Associate and more.

SADELLE'S

Sadelle's is no doubt one of NYC's hottest openings of the year. Foodies lined the block to get a chance to purchase delicious pastries before they sold out. Their chocolate babkas, cheese and fruit danishes, sticky buns and bagels were highly raved. Initially opened just for morning and mid-day service, they have now extended their times to dinner service as well.

Join the growing team at Sadelle's. They are accepting applications for Sous Chef, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Bartender and more.

MAISON KAYSER

Founded by Eric Kayser in Paris in 1996, Maison Kayser is an authentic artisanal French boulangerie. Maison Kayser prides itself in creating artisanal, handmade, natural breads, pastries, cakes and French bistro dishes for food lovers. 

Check out the FOH Barista and Server opportunities at Maison Kayser.

CANELÉ BY CÉLINE

Canelés by Céline is a high end French pastry store that specializes in making mini canelés, which originate from Southwest France. Chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernandin exclaimed, "Céline’s canelés are exceptional for their size and for the perfection achieved between the crunchy exterior and creaminess of the inside." In addition to canelés, they create other pastries, such as financiers and croissants.

Skilled in French pastries? Canelés by Céline is seeking Canelés Chef. Apply for the position on Harri.

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New York 2016 Wage Increases & Reminders

 

As 2015 winds down, it is important to keep in mind these important changes that will effect New York businesses the new year ahead. Failure to comply with these requirements could subject an uninformed employer to substantial liability.

Minimum Wage Increase

Effective December 31, 2015, New York State's minimum wage will increase a quarter from 8.75 to $9.00. Payroll changes must be made in advance, so this shall be a reminder for all employers.

Workers who are covered by New York's Hospitality Wage Order, their wages will now be raised to $7.50 an hour. The overtime rate for those receiving gratuities will be $12.00 per hour.

Please note that pursuant to the report and recommendations of the Hospitality Wage Board, food service workers (e.g., wait staff, bussers) and service employees (e.g., valets, bathroom attendants, coat check personnel) now are entitled to the same tipped minimum wage and overtime rate.

In addition, if an establishment is considered as a fast food provider, the minimum wage in New York City shall be $10.50, effective December 13, 2015. For employees in the rest of New York State, it will be $9.85 hourly.

New York is not the only region to increase minimum wages in 2016. See the chart below for the minimum wage increases for other states:

Notice of Rate of Pay

Pursuant to New York’s Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA), New York business owners must provide a “Notice of Pay” form to all employees upon a change in their rate of pay. For all employers outside of the hospitality industry, the New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) has opined that it will not be necessary, as long as the new rate of pay is referenced in the employee’s next pay stub. Employers do not need to provide a new Notice of Pay as a result of the increase in the minimum wage.

However, hospitality employers are not so lucky. Because of the language of the Hospitality Industry Wage Order, hospitality employers must provide a Notice of Pay form to those employees who are affected by the increase to the minimum wage (including all tipped employees) on or prior to December 31, 2015. The notice must contain the following information:

• The employee’s normal rate(s) of pay and the basis thereof (e.g., hourly, shift, weekly, salary);
• If applicable, the employee’s overtime rate of pay;
• The employee’s regular pay day;
• Any allowances claimed against the minimum wage (e.g., tip credit, meal credit, lodging allowance, etc.);
• The name of the employer (including any “doing business as” name);
• The address of the employer’s main office and a mailing address (if different); and
• The employer’s telephone number.

The notice must be written and signed by both parties (employer and employee) and retained by the employer for at least six years.

The NY Department of Labor has sample Notice of Pay forms that employers can use. It is not required to use the NYDOL forms, but it is recommended since it will ensure full compliance with the NY law. You can find all of the sample forms available on the NYDOL's website.

The notice must also be provided in both English and the employee's native language (if not English), contingent upon if the NYDOL has created the Notice of Pay form in the employee's native language. English, Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Polish and Russian are the languages currently available on the site.

(Information courtesy of the NYC Alliance)

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