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  • Regional Culinary Director
    Regional Culinary Director
    6 days ago
    $95000–$105000 yearly
    Full-time
    SoHo, Manhattan

    Maman - Regional Culinary Director maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, we're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook. our ideal candidate is an experienced culinary leader who brings energy, respect, and passion into their everyday interactions. you are a mentor and problem solver who effectively develops high-performing teams and fosters a collaborative, four-walls culture in every location. you have extensive experience with multi-unit leadership and maintain operational excellence by upholding the highest standards of quality, consistency, safety and brand integrity. you have strong culinary expertise in french, mediterranean, and american cuisines, and are fluent in both english and spanish. Position Summary The Regional Culinary Director oversees all Back of House operations across maman's Tri-State locations, leading the Culinary Management team and partnering closely with the VP of Operations to ensure alignment between culinary execution and overall business strategy. The Regional Culinary Director drives culinary excellence, operational consistency, financial performance, and team development across the Tri-State region. Through hands-on leadership, strategic oversight, and strong mentorship, the Regional Culinary Director ensures each kitchen operates efficiently and profitably while upholding maman's standards, brand identity, culture and values. Essential Responsibilities Culinary Leadership Standards • Oversee all kitchen operations across multiple locations to ensure consistency, quality, and execution of brand standards, • Maintain rigorous food quality, presentation, and portion control standards, • Train and coach BOH teams to ensure proper execution of all culinary initiatives, • Drive successful menu rollouts and ensure seasonal updates are executed flawlessly, ensuring brand standards are met and portioning and control is consistent across all markets, • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations as directed by State and local governments, • Audit ServSafe Food Handler certifications for management at all locations Operational Excellence • Oversee the performance and accountability of each region by reviewing weekly reports, conducting store visits, and holding weekly team meetings as needed • Lead, coach, and inspire Culinary Management team and onsite Kitchen Leaders, • Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching and foster career development conversations, • Partner with VP of Operations to foster a collaborative, four-walls environment in each location, • Ensure Kitchen Leaders uphold training, service, and culinary standards and drive alignment between store-level operations and company-wide goals Inventory, Cost Control Financial Performance • Enforce best practices for inventory management, ordering procedures, and portion control, • Oversee COGS guidelines and food cost targets to protect and improve margins, • Optimize labor scheduling and productivity across all locations, • Manage regional vendor relationships and purchasing strategies to ensure cost efficiency and product quality, • Utilize various technologies and tools to analyze and strategize financial performance Clear Communication Hands-On Support • Maintain open communication with Kitchen Leaders, Tri-State Regional Managers and the VP of Operations regarding progress, challenges, and opportunities, • Support cross-functional projects and activations, ensuring alignment with brand standards, • Provide insights to leadership regarding staffing needs, market trends, and operational improvements Qualifications \& Skills • 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including 3+ years in a multi-unit or regional leadership role, • Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets, labor, and costs effectively, • Proficiency in Google Workspace expected; experience with third-party delivery platforms, MarginEdge, and Harri preferred, • Extensive knowledge of State and local food safety regulations across NY, NJ, and CT, • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the Tri-State area, • Energetic, approachable, adaptable with experience building and leading high-performing teams • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish What We Offer At maman, we're proud to provide a supportive and people-first environment where leaders can thrive and grow. Our Regional Culinary Directors enjoy: • A collaborative culture that values teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement, • Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and growth opportunities within a fast-growing brand, • Comprehensive healthcare options, 401k and commuter benefits, • Paid time off and a flexible, supportive work environment, • Ongoing professional development, training, and opportunities for internal mobility, • Sweet perks cookies, coffee, and in-store discounts, • A company culture where we roll up our sleeves, support one another, and celebrate shared success Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out. Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with you.

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  • CDL Driver
    CDL Driver
    23 days ago
    Full-time
    Constable Hook, Bayonne

    The Driver safely operates the delivery vehicle, and follows designated routes to deliver products to customers in a timely, organized manner. The driver is responsible for physically unloading product from the truck and moving product into customer locations. Duties And Responsibilities Safely operate a box truck, driving various routes during business hours Deliver a wide variety of items to different addresses and through different routes on a daily basis Follow specific delivery routes and time schedule to meet or exceed delivery deadlines Respond to back-calls and pick-ups from vendors or customers as needed Load and unload a delivery vehicle using hand trucks, pallet jacks, fold-downs and/or by physically carrying items. Maintain professional and courteous interactions with customer contacts at each delivery site Collect payments from customers in the form of cash or check, record invoices, and give all to VP of Operations or Day Logistics Clerk at end of shift. Understand and comply with DOT regulations Understand and comply with company Driver Safety Manual Complete driver medical certification every two years Handle all products with care to avoid damages and loss Take initiative to accomplish open tasks; be proactive and seek additional work when available Maintain positive work relations; support team work and help coworkers to accomplish team goals Listen and communicate respectfully with employees at all levels within the organization Attendance; Maintain regular attendance and follow call out and time off procedures as outlined in the handbook. Comply with company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with a Driver or as may be assigned Salary based on experience. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 7 Years of experience as a driver. Class A CDL Acceptable driving record as defined by our insurance policy, with no major violations and few, if any, minor violations Good communication and listening skills. Basic math skills Attention to detail and good organizational skills Time management; Ability to handle multiple demands and work to meet deadlines Dependability; Exhibit a reliable and consistent work ethic Punctuality; arrive on time to work and return on time from breaks Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Ability to be flexible and to adapt to quickly changing conditions Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities Preferred Qualifications Prior work as a delivery driver of, at minimum, a 24-ft commercial box truck Experience driving a box truck throughout New Jersey, New York City and the outer-boroughs Working conditions The Company will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job. Please speak with the Director of Human Resources should you require an accommodation or have any questions. Work Environment This job operates in a delivery vehicle travelling on major roadways in multiple cities and states. When making deliveries, moving in and out of customer locations, the role is exposed to outdoor elements such as weather. The position routinely uses hand trucks, pallet jacks and fold-downs. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work begin at approximately 5:00 a.m. and end when deliveries or pick-ups are completed. Start and end times will vary based on routes assigned. The total hours per week are a minimum of 40 hours and may exceed 40 hours per week on a regular basis. This position may occasionally require longer hours when workload or project deadlines require it. Travel Travel includes daily driving of a delivery vehicle on designated routes throughout various cities and states. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision requirements for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; climb stairs; stoop; kneel; crouch; balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel a steering wheel, keypad, handheld device or phone; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to lift/carry 25-50 pounds safely from floor to waist height, and from waist height to shoulders. Occasionally, the employee will be expected to lift/carry 25-50 pounds above the shoulders. Occasionally, the employee will be expected to lift/carry over 50 pounds. Frequently the employee will be expected to push/pull items using a pallet jack and/or a fold-down with weight loads exceeding 100 pounds.

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