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Shift Leader/ Location Leader - Kotti Berliner Doner Kebab - New York

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4 August 2026179 views

German Food Concepts Kotti and Moritz Seeking Leaders and Team Members (Locations in Brooklyn & Manhattan)

Kotti Berliner Doner Kebab and Moritz Fries Bar

Join New York's first-ever German/Turkish food concept, serving a taste of Berlin with bowls, salads, wraps, sandwiches, beer, and wine. Our main attraction is our signature vertical rotisserie.

The New York Times states: "A Taste of Berlin"
Time Out Magazine says: "OMG! The Berliner Döner Kebab made it to New York"


Join New York's First-Ever German/Turkish food concept serving a taste of Berlin via bowls, salads, wraps, sandwiches, beer and wine, where the main role is our signature vertical rotisserie.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Just be an upbeat and happy individual who likes to work with people and who is not shy of smiling and contributing to a positive work environment. Because it matters.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer.
  • You must be authorized to work in the US.
  • NY Food handlers certificate is not a must but good to have
  • Shift leaders must be able to lead a team of 5 Team Member (minimum) with professionalism, and lead by example.
  • Location leaders must possess skills that are customer service oriented and team building through training and accountability towards growth of your team.

WHAT IS KOTTI BERLINER?
We are a Turkish-inspired German Street Food with 6 locations in NYC and adding new locations this year.


WE ARE HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS:

  • Prep Team members
  • Part-time Team members
  • Full-time Team members
  • Shift Leaders with 1+ years experience
  • Location Leaders 2+ years experience

BENEFITS

  • Matched Retirement Account (IRA)
  • Pre Tax Spending:

increasing the amount of take-home pay by reducing taxable salary

  • Commuter Benefits: Alice

Subway, train and bus passes
Parking expenses
Ride-sharing

  • Performance based bonus
  • Shift Leaders receive: 3 paid vacation days
  • Location Leaders : 5 paid vacation days
  • Wage range: $17.00-$20hr

WHO WE ARE:
We are a team of high-energy, dynamic individuals aiming to bring a taste of Germany to Brooklyn and Manhattan, and we would love to hear from you.


WHO YOU ARE:
Are you (or someone you know), an effective communicator with a strong work ethic, a passion for hospitality, and a commitment to excellence, who understands the importance of teamwork, and is a great multi-tasker?


If YES, apply today!


We love to hear from you, today.


We are looking forward to meeting you in person.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Opening/Closing shifts availability & Weekend availability
  • Salary
    $17 – $20 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon445 Albee Square West, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, 11201, New York

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Shift ManagerNew York

Hospitality / Food • 51-250 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since November, 2025

Kotti Berliner is expanding and seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team. We offer Turkish-inspired German street food at six NYC locations, with more planned.

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