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  • Store Lead
    Store Lead
    3 hours ago
    $18.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Experienced Leader – Join Our Team! We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Leader to join our team and support our mission of delivering the freshest and highest-quality coffee in the market. The ideal candidate will be warm, professional, and passionate about delivering a memorable coffee experience. You will provide exceptional service and craft premium coffee beverages in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. About your Role The Leader is a well-trained and developed employee with strong specialty coffee experience, who has shown the skills to assist in daily operations of the coffee shop, acts in accordance with the company’s mission and values, and directs their fellow team members on shift to ensure our standard operating procedures and hospitality goals are being met. The Leader serves as a model employee for the team. They provide superior customer service, execute beverages according to recipes provided by the educational department, and assist in training and support for the baristas. Key Responsibilities • Operate under the direction of the General/District Manager., • Provide attentive, courteous, and friendly service to customers ensuring they have a positive experience. Work alongside the team in making drinks and serving customers., • Act with integrity and knowledge to promote Devoción’s culture, values, mission, and code of ethics. Lead by example., • Train new hires on drink procedures, customer service, opening/closing procedures, etc, and track their progress using the Training Guide., • Maintain A grade and DOH compliance in the cafe. Ensure DOH procedures are being followed and applied by everyone., • Assist with inventory management and work closely with management to achieve company targets on waste and COGs., • Maintain the store appearance and confirm all equipment, small wares, furniture, etc, are in good working condition. Guarantee company cleanliness standards are being met., • Confirm that all daily checklists are being followed and applied by the team., • Ensure accurate cash handling procedures, bank deposits, and financial reporting via Slack., • Direct and oversee comprehensive inventory counts (e.g. weekly, monthly, quarterly) for all food, beverage, and supply items., • Follow company guidelines for all merchandise and marketing material displays, such as signage for pour overs and Women in Coffee Series., • Immediately communicate any suspected policy infractions or insubordination by team members to the District Manager for further assessments and determinations to be made by management. Requirements • Experience:, • 2 years of experience of leadership or shift management in a cafe or retail operations, including advanced knowledge of traditional espresso equipment and pour over standards., • Skills:, • Natural leadership skills, kindness, and strong work ethic., • Strong multi-tasking skills, ability to adapt quickly to daily challenges., • Be able to direct and motivate a diverse group of staff members., • Ability to provide coverage on off days for absent baristas as needed., • Education:, • NYC Food Handlers Certificate required., • Availability:, • Must have availability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends and holidays as needed. Physical Requirements • Ability to frequently move around the store for extended periods of time (8+ hours per day, 5 days per week)., • Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs., • Ability to assist customers, prepare orders, and operate store machinery for extended periods of time. __________________________________________ Compensation & Benefits • Salary: $18.50 per hour. We guarantee our baristas will earn at least $24.50 per hour inclusive of tips (we will pay the difference if not)., • Additional 5% quarterly bonus., • Medical, vision, and dental insurance., • 401(k) Plan with 3% annual salary match, • Paid vacation and sick time., • Regular company-hosted events and a welcoming, inclusive work culture. __________________________________________ We celebrate humanity! It is woven into our values and philosophy to celebrate humanity in its fullest spectrum and treat each other with respect and appreciation. We stand for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to Devoción, and we don’t discriminate against an employee or applicant because of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, religion, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We respect differences and we firmly believe that we are stronger together.

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  • Vice President of IT
    Vice President of IT
    11 hours ago
    $175000–$195000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Chief Development Officer With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR The Vice President of IT will drive the strategic vision, implementation, and oversight of all technology systems. This role ensures that technology supports and advances the company's operational goals, growth initiatives, and guest experience, while maintaining the highest standards of data security and system performance. The VP of IT will oversee the implementation of robust cybersecurity frameworks, and ensure compliance with industry best practices, while managing network systems to guarantee reliability, and protection of company and customer data. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee the planning, execution, and successful placement of all new technology systems, including POS, back-office, digital ordering, and other QSR technologies while ensuring integration and minimal disruption to operations., • Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and strategic partners. Negotiate contracts, manage performance, and ensure vendors deliver solutions that align with business needs and budget., • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align technology initiatives with business objectives., • Develop and execute IT roadmaps that support company growth, operational efficiency, and innovation., • Identify emerging technologies and trends relevant to the QSR and bakery café industry., • Evaluate and initiate new solutions that enhance the guest experience, drive operational excellence, and create competitive advantage., • Provide leadership and oversight for the performance, security, and maintenance of all IT systems and ensure high system availability and data integrity., • Oversee the development and implementation of data policies. Ensure secure, compliant, and effective data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting to support informed decision-making within the organization., • Implement and oversee cybersecurity, manage network systems, and ensure compliance, • Other duties may be assigned WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Ideal for a strong Director ready to take the next step in their career. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proven leader to expand their impact and grow within a dynamic, fast-paced organization., • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or equivalent work experience., • Progressive leadership experience in a fast paced and rapidly growing retail environment., • Proven experience leading large-scale systems implementations and managing vendor partnerships., • Strong knowledge of POS systems, digital ordering, loyalty platforms, and back-office systems., • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills., • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing IT teams., • Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members., • Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment., • Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high-performance standards., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated, and driven., • Teams Win! Must be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture. SWEET BENEFITS • Competitive compensation, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, • 401K Retirement Plan, • Paid time off, paid Holidays, • High Performance Culture We run background checks on all

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  • Director of Architecture & Design
    Director of Architecture & Design
    2 days ago
    $140000–$150000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR The Director of Architecture & Design is responsible for leading Paris Baguette's architectural vision and design standards across all new café openings, refreshes, and remodels in the United States and internationally. This role owns the full design lifecycle — from prototype development and test-fit review through construction document approval and project closeout — and serves as the primary steward of brand design integrity across the entire café portfolio. The Director will build and manage a high-performing external architecture network, drive continuous improvement of design standards and prototype efficiency, and partner cross-functionally with Construction, Real Estate, Operations, and Marketing to ensure every café reflects the Paris Baguette brand at its best. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design Leadership & Standards • Own and continuously evolve Paris Baguette's prototype design, brand standards, and design guidelines across all café formats (inline, endcap, freestanding, non-traditional)., • Review and approve all test-fit layouts for new locations, ensuring compliance with prototype standards, operational requirements, and brand criteria., • Lead comprehensive review and redline of construction document (CD) sets, identifying design deficiencies, code conflicts, and brand deviations prior to permit submission., • Approve all design elements — materials, finishes, millwork, signage, lighting, furniture, and equipment placement — for new builds, refreshes, and remodels., • Develop and maintain a design element library and approved vendor/product specifications to ensure consistency and procurement efficiency across the portfolio. Refresh & Remodel Program • Lead the design and coordination of the café refresh and remodel program, including scope definition, phasing strategy, and budget benchmarking., • Partner with Operations and Franchise Business Consultants to prioritize refresh candidates and develop refresh tiers aligned to investment levels., • Ensure remodel designs balance brand elevation with operational continuity, minimizing franchisee disruption and downtime. External Architecture Network • Build, manage, and evaluate a national network of preferred architecture firms, ensuring geographic coverage, capacity, and performance standards are maintained., • Establish scopes of work, fee structures, and deliverable expectations for all external architect engagements., • Conduct ongoing performance reviews of architecture partners; onboard and offboard vendors as portfolio needs evolve., • Serve as the primary escalation point for design disputes, RFI resolution, and scope clarifications between architects, general contractors, and franchisees. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process • Partner with Real Estate to evaluate site feasibility and inform LOI decisions based on design and construction viability., • Collaborate with Construction Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle to ensure design intent is preserved through permit and field execution., • Coordinate with Marketing and Brand teams to ensure café environments align with evolving brand positioning and campaign direction., • Interface directly with franchisees and their representatives to communicate design requirements, manage expectations, and resolve design-related issues., • Maintain and improve internal design review processes, approval workflows, and documentation standards to support a high-volume, fast-growing pipeline. Reporting & Administration • Track design review timelines and approval status across the active pipeline; report on bottlenecks, delays, and design-related risks to the VP of Development., • Manage the Architecture & Design department budget, including external architect fees, prototype development costs, and design tool subscriptions., • Stay current with trends in retail, QSR, and hospitality design; proactively recommend prototype updates and design innovations that enhance the guest experience and operational performance, • Other duties may be assigned WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field required; Master's degree preferred. Licensed Architect (AIA) strongly preferred., • At least 10+ years of progressive experience in architecture and design, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role overseeing multi-unit retail, QSR, hospitality, or food & beverage rollout programs., • Demonstrated experience managing external architecture firms at scale across a national or multi-regional portfolio of 50+ concurrent projects., • Deep fluency in construction documents, redlining, and CD review processes; ability to identify code, coordination, and brand compliance issues across full CD sets., • Proven track record leading refresh and remodel programs from concept through execution., • Experience with franchise development environments and the ability to navigate franchisee relationships with professionalism and diplomacy., • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and/or BIM tools; working knowledge of project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, or equivalent)., • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume pipeline across multiple geographies simultaneously.Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable presenting design direction and program updates to senior leadership and ownership groups. * Passion for brand, design quality, and the guest experience — with the operational mindset to balance design aspiration with build efficiency and franchisee investment.Ability and willingness to travel nationally to café sites, architecture firms, and franchise markets as needed., • Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high-performance standards., • High emotional intelligence and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams., • Passionate about empowering and developing others while upholding brand standards., • Teams Win! Must be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture. SWEET BENEFITS • Competitive compensation, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, • 401K Retirement Plan, • Paid time off, paid Holidays, • High Performance Culture

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  • National Distribution Manager
    National Distribution Manager
    2 days ago
    $80000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Director of Distribution With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR The National Distribution Manager is responsible for overseeing end-to-end distribution operations ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods from manufacturing and co-packing facilities to customers, distribution centers, and Franchise partners. This role leads to distribution strategy, 3PL management, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and service. The role partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance to support service level targets, cost controls, and growth initiatives. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Freight & Transportation Management • Lead all inbound and outbound transportation activities, including TL, LTL, drayage, and refrigerated freight, • Manage relationships with 3PLs, carriers, and freight brokers, • Negotiate carrier contracts, rates, and service-level agreements to meet cost and service objectives, • Monitor freight spending, lane performance, accessorial, and carrier compliance, • Develop contingency plans for capacity constraints, weather disruptions, and peak seasons, • Collaborate with transportation and logistics teams to optimize outbound and inter-facility shipments, • Support distribution network design, including DC footprint, capacity planning, and lane optimization, • Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining service and product integrity Food Safety, Quality & Compliance • Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and customer requirements, • Maintain cold-chain integrity and temperature control standards throughout transportation and storage, • Lead root cause analysis for freight-related quality issues and corrective actions Cost Control & Continuous Improvement • Assist with transportation and distribution budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce freight costs, damages, and lead times, • Implement routing guides, mode optimization, and network design improvements, • Track and report metrics such as freight cost and damage rates Systems & Analytics • Lead the use and optimization of TMS, WMS, ERP, and freight audit/payment systems, • Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, • Support system implementations, integrations, and upgrades Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Support and develop a team of logistics and distribution professionals, • Establish performance goals, coaching, and succession planning, • Partner with Quality Control, Operations and Finance to support customer requirements and margin goals, • Act as escalation point for service failures and customer-impacting issues, • Other duties, as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or related field, • At least 5+ years of progressive experience in frozen food distribution or cold-chain logistics, • At least 5+ years managing multi-site, multi-region distribution operations, • Deep knowledge of frozen cold-chain requirements and global food safety regulations, • Experience with global trade compliance and customs processes, • Advanced WMS and ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, NetSuite), • International logistics and trade compliance, • Operational excellence on a scale, • Financial and cost-to-serve optimization, • Strong people leadership across cultures, • Risk management and resilience planning, • Regular presence in frozen warehouse environments (freezer conditions), • Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, along with Franchisees, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and support diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven., • Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged team work environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture. SWEET BENEFITS • Competitive compensation, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, • 401K Retirement Plan, • Paid time off, paid Holidays, • High Performance Culture

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  • New Cafe Opening Production Manager
    New Cafe Opening Production Manager
    5 days ago
    $58656 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Sr. New Café Production Manager With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. Paris Baguette's mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone. If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team! WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR As the New Cafe Opening (NCO) Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Back of House teams, cakers, bakers, sandwich and salad makers, during the opening cafe process to ensure they are well prepared for their new roles. This includes reminding them of best practices, skills, and techniques needed to produce the highest quality bakery products. You will be a key leader who focuses on educating and mentoring these Back of House team members effectively to ensure there is always consistency in execution of our high quality standards. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Work closely with NCO General Manager in providing direction and clarity around best in class processes and procedures to operate at the highest level of effectiveness and efficiency, including ordering, inventory management, effective scheduling practices, and general leadership of the Back of House teams., • Responsible for the production levels for the café, in partnership with the General Manager, to ensure that the café has the appropriate amount of quality product being produced, based on each day's projected sales volume, while managing to sales and traffic trend., • Determine if there is adequate staffing of the Back of House teams to ensure there is a fully staffed and trained team during the opening, or if there are gaps that need to be addressed., • Partner with General Manager and District Manager if there are Back of House staffing or skills issues during opening., • Works with General Manager on the scheduling of Back of House teams to ensure there is adequate coverage based on the needs of the business., • Responsible for teaching the inventory management process for the café and how to manage to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) goals., • Responsible for teaching General Manager the end of Month Back of House inventory, per company guidelines., • Responsible for teaching Back of House teams the process of ordering and receiving of shipments., • Responsible for ensuring the entire café team is consistently adhering to sanitation and food safety standards, • Provide coaching, feedback and recognition to ensure the Back of House teams are maintaining and executing to the highest standards of product quality and adherence to Paris Baguette's mission, vision and brand values., • Work closely with Training and Development and District Production teams to support the learning and development of all Back of House teams after the opening., • Ability to work extended workdays to the support business as needed., • Other job duties, as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • At least, 5+ years of Restaurant experience, Bakery Café experience preferred., • Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible management style, with a successful record of accomplishment of managing senior operations leaders across a large geographically decentralized portfolio., • Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members., • Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment., • Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide construction feedback and recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high performance standards., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven., • Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture., • Love of travel! Ability to commute to all current Corporate and Franchise locations, as well as proposed openings. SWEET BENEFITS • Competitive compensation, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, • 401K Retirement Plan, • Paid time off, paid Holidays, • High Performance Culture

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  • Team Member (Retail)
    Team Member (Retail)
    1 month ago
    $16–$18.25 hourly
    Part-time
    East Rutherford

    Ron at bangcookies dot com if interested 🍪 Bang Cookies Team Member East Rutherford, NJJoin the Team At Bang Cookies, we're looking for great people—not just great employees. We want team members who are dependable, positive, hardworking, and genuinely enjoy creating great experiences for customers. Experience is preferred, but attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn matter most. If you're looking for a fast-paced environment, a supportive team, and an opportunity to grow with a company, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As a Bang Cookies Team Member, you'll be trained in all aspects of store operations, including: 🍪 Baking cookies ☕ Preparing drinks and beverages 🙋 Providing exceptional customer service 💬 Recommending products and upselling when appropriate 💻 Using our POS system and handling transactions 📦 Completing prep work and assisting with inventory 🧹 Keeping the store clean, organized, and guest-ready 🤝 Working closely with fellow team members 🔑 Assisting with opening and closing duties What We're Looking For ✔ 18 years of age or older ✔ Friendly, outgoing, and customer-focused ✔ Dependable and punctual ✔ Strong work ethic and positive attitude ✔ Willingness to learn and take initiative ✔ Team player who enjoys working with others ✔ Open and flexible availability preferred ✔ Food service, bakery, café, or retail experience is a plus, but not required Available Positions Part-Time & Full-Time Opening Shifts Available Closing Shifts Available Perks & Benefits Benefits may vary based on employment status. ⭐ Competitive Pay ⭐ Flexible Scheduling ⭐ 401(k) ⭐ Paid Time Off (PTO) ⭐ Sick Time ⭐ 50% Employee Discount ⭐ Growth Opportunities Why Bang Cookies? Because we're building more than a cookie shop. We're building a team of people who care about their work, support one another, and take pride in creating an experience customers love. We can teach the job—we're looking for people who bring the right energy. Think you'd be a great fit? We'd love to meet you.

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