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  • National Distribution Manager
    National Distribution Manager
    6 hours 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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  • Retail Sales Assistant
    Retail Sales Assistant
    19 days ago
    $20–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Saddle Brook

    Vivacity Management is hiring an Entry Level Retail Sales Assistant to support our retail development team as we continue to grow across North Jersey. This is a face-to-face role designed for individuals who are motivated, people-oriented, and eager to develop professional sales and leadership skills. Whether you’re starting your career or making a fresh move this year, this opportunity offers hands-on training, real responsibility, and a clear path into business management. As an Entry Level Retail Sales Assistant, you’ll work directly with customers representing nationally recognized telecommunications clients. You’ll learn how to deliver solutions, manage customer relationships, and support daily operations while gaining experience that translates into leadership and management roles. No door-to-door sales. No cold calling. Key Responsibilities: • Engage with customers in person to promote products and services, • Provide customer support and recommend tailored solutions, • Track customer interactions using CRM systems, • Handle objections and confidently present service options, • Build strong relationships with customers and team members, • Support management initiatives and team goals What We’re Looking For: • Strong communication and customer service skills, • Coachable mindset with a willingness to learn, • Reliable and able to work as needed, • Comfortable using basic technology and CRM tools, • Organized, solution-oriented, and team-focused, • Must be 18+, • 2 or 4-year degree in business management or similar area of study Why Vivacity Management: • Entry-level position with paid training, • Performance bonuses and incentives, • Professional development and leadership training, • Community involvement and team-building events, • Clear advancement paths into Management and leadership roles, • Philanthropic Events, • Top Performers earn $85,000 +, • Weekly guaranteed pay, • W2 position, • In-State and Out-of-State Networking Events Ready for a Fresh Start? If you’re looking to build real skills, gain experience, and grow into management, apply today and start your career with Vivacity Management.

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  • Area Manager
    Area Manager
    11 hours ago
    $90000–$95000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Job Title: Area Manager Reports to: Director of Operations WHY PARIS BAGUETTE? 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 leads with heart, thrives in a community-driven environment, and is ready to support franchise owners in building thriving café businesses, we invite you to join our growing team. Our values shape every interaction: • Have Heart: Take pride in every product and teammate, • Spread Joy: Make each guest's moment feel magical through our delicious baked goods, • Nourish Community: Help create the place guests—and staff—love to return to, • Rise to the Occasion: Lead the team to exceed every expectation WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR As Area Manager, you play a critical role in supporting the success of franchise cafés within your market. You serve as a trusted advisor to franchise owners and their General Managers with coaching, guiding, and helping them understand and implement brand standards, operational best practices, and guest experience expectations. You drive performance by sharing insights, identifying opportunities, and reinforcing the systems and tools that help franchisees improve profitability, guest satisfaction, product quality, and operational consistency. This role supports franchisees in operating successful bakery cafés, not by managing their employees, but by equipping owners and operators with the knowledge, resources, and expertise needed to excel. WHAT YOU WILL DO Operational Support & Brand Standards • Serve as the primary operational resource for franchisees within the assigned market, helping them interpret and apply Paris Baguette standards., • Conduct regular café visits to assess product quality, brand execution, guest experience, cleanliness, café upkeep, and overall operational performance., • Provide guidance to franchisees on action plans that address operational gaps, opportunities, or compliance issues., • Assist franchisees in understanding product handling, food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and café maintenance expectations. Coaching & Performance Insights • Educate franchise owners and GMs on operational best practices, business tools, and systems that support café efficiency and financial performance., • Share data insights and dashboards to help franchisees monitor P&L drivers, inventory controls, labor forecasting, waste management, and sales opportunities., • Offer coaching, not direction, on how to build strong café-level leadership routines and consistent guest service culture. Training & Development Support • Identify common training needs across franchise locations and collaborate with the Training and Development department to support delivery of resources, workshops, or refresher programs., • Ensure franchise owners and GMs are aware of available training tools, curriculum, and onboarding guides. Guest Experience & Community Engagement • Monitor guest sentiment across assigned cafés and help franchise owners use feedback to improve consistency and service quality., • Support franchisees in developing local café-level guest engagement activities that maintain brand standards., • Provide guidance on managing guest complaints and executing recovery plans. Business Planning & Market Growth • Assist franchise owners in reviewing business performance trends and identifying opportunities to enhance sales, traffic, and profitability., • Support franchisees in developing and executing localized marketing plans aligned with regional strategies and brand direction., • Share best practices across cafés to help owners learn from each other. Compliance Support • Reinforce adherence to brand standards, food safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements through education and regular café evaluations., • Provide franchise owners with resources and direction to support corrective actions where needed. Partnership & Communication • Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with franchise owners, acting as their primary touchpoint for operational guidance., • Collaborate internally with cross-functional teams (Training, Marketing, Production, QC, Development, etc.) to ensure franchisees receive the support they need., • Support franchisees during new café openings, remodels, equipment installations, and other key operational milestones. Other • Ability to work varying schedules including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require., • Other responsibilities as assigned that support franchisee success and brand consistency. * WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered., • At least 1–3 years of progressive experience in franchise operations, multi-unit retail, hospitality, or restaurant management., • At least 1–3 years of supervisory or multi-unit experience., • Strong understanding of café/restaurant operations, product quality standards, and guest experience fundamentals., • Experience with POS systems; Toast experience is a plus., • Solid grasp of inventory planning, waste control, and basic P&L understanding., • Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & coaching operators with direct authority., • 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., • 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 market of 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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  • Sales Associate
    Sales Associate
    1 month ago
    $15.92 hourly
    Part-time
    Paramus

    At Baked by Melissa, we don’t just sell cupcakes - we deliver a premium, joyful, and memorable guest experience rooted in exceptional service and thoughtfully crafted products. Our bite-size treats are beloved nationwide, and our in-store experience is the heart of the brand. We are looking for elevated, service-driven Sales Associates who take pride in hospitality, exude professionalism, and create meaningful connections with every guest who walks through our doors. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, love engaging with people, and hold themselves to the highest standard of customer care. As a Sales Associate, you are not just serving a product - you are representing a premium brand and delivering moments of delight that turn guests into loyal fans. What You’ll Do • Deliver a Premium Guest Experience, • Provide elevated, hospitality-driven service that reflects Baked by Melissa’s SWEET standard (Smile, Welcome, Engage, Educate, Thank)., • Greet every guest with warmth, sincerity, and polished professionalism., • Create personalized, engaging conversations to understand guests’ needs and make thoughtful product recommendations., • Demonstrate deep knowledge of our handcrafted products, ingredients, seasonal offerings, and ongoing promotions., • Drive Sales Through Expertise & Engagement, • Convert browsing guests into enthusiastic buyers through confident storytelling, sampling, and consultative selling., • Consistently meet and exceed individual and store sales goals., • Maintain a high level of product knowledge and brand awareness to support suggestive selling opportunities., • Operate With Excellence, • Ensure accuracy and care when processing all transactions using the POS system., • Execute daily operational responsibilities including store opening/closing procedures, inventory counts, and restocking., • Maintain a pristine, organized, and visually elevated store environment, ensuring our premium brand standards are always upheld., • Be a Trusted Brand Ambassador, • Respond to guest questions with poise, knowledge, and a solution-oriented approach., • Uphold safety, cleanliness, and operational standards at all times., • Escalate potential security or operational concerns to management promptly., • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture built on enthusiasm, accountability, and pride in the brand. Qualifications • High school diploma or GED required, • 18 years of age or older, • Previous retail, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred - luxury or specialty retail experience is a plus, • Exceptional communication skills and a naturally warm, welcoming personality, • Ability to deliver polished, consistent, top-tier customer service in a fast-paced environment, • Must be able to lift 30 lbs and stand for extended periods, • Weekend and holiday availability required Benefits and Perks • Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding brand, • 50% employee discount on all products, • Ability to pick up shifts across multiple locations, • Performance recognition programs, • A fun, positive, and collaborative workplace with premium service standards

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  • New Cafe Opening Production Manager
    New Cafe Opening Production Manager
    1 hour 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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  • Entry Level Business Sales Assistant
    Entry Level Business Sales Assistant
    1 month ago
    $25–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Saddle Brook

    Business Sales Assistant (Entry-Level) We are currently hiring entry-level candidates with a background in customer service or sales for our Business Sales Assistant position. Candidates with experience in retail, hospitality, restaurant, or customer service roles tend to excel in this position, as they already possess strong communication and people skills. We provide comprehensive training in customer acquisition, retention, and account management. Our firm is a leader in the marketing and sales industry, partnering with Fortune 100 clients to deliver personalized, face-to-face customer experiences. Representing one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, our team prioritizes professionalism, customer satisfaction, and long-term relationship building. At our company, business is about more than just hitting sales targets—it’s about developing meaningful partnerships and delivering real value. If you’re ambitious, motivated, and eager to grow, this is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in business development and sales. Why Work With Us • Merit-based promotions — your growth is based on performance, not tenure, • W2 employee position (not 1099), • Weekly pay, • Additional commissions and performance-based bonuses, • Average weekly earnings: $700–$2,500, • Hands-on training and ongoing coaching from experienced leaders, • Clear career advancement path in a fast-growing company Key Responsibilities • Build relationships with prospective customers by identifying their needs and offering tailored solutions, • Generate interest in products and services through networking, outreach, and client engagement, • Acquire new accounts through targeted prospecting and relationship-building, • Set and achieve sales goals, contributing to overall team performance, • Maintain strong client relationships by providing excellent service and ongoing support, • Ensure high levels of client satisfaction by addressing evolving needs Qualifications Preferred: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field, • Internship or prior sales experience (a plus, not required), • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Excellent time management and organizational abilities, • Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills Required: • 2+ years in a customer-facing role, • Reliable transportation If you’re ready to grow your career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply.

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  • Vice President of IT
    Vice President of IT
    3 days 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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