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  • Vice President of IT
    Vice President of IT
    1 hour 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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  • Store Manager
    Store Manager
    2 hours ago
    Full-time
    New York

    WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE JOE & THE JUICE is a people centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills. We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do: • Positive Attitude, • Inclusion, • Social Ties, • Growth For us, this means that when you choose a cup half-full mindset and welcome people form every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new, you become more than just a juicer; like us, you continue to search and mind purpose and meaning in what you do. From your first day, you'll be part of an international network of juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!). If you love fast paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles. ABOUT JOE & THE JUICE Our vision is to become the first truly global people-centric food & beverage brand by offering a healthy, convenient, and ambient experience when entering our universe. To achieve this, we strive to create a culture based on our company virtues and operational excellence within our four company focus areas: Ensuring Operational Requirements are upheld, a high degree of Employee Engagement , leading to delivering great Guest Experiences, and hereby ensuring a strong Financial Performance . Our unique company culture is the backbone of our company's success, which relies on our employees to adhere to and promote our company virtues: Positive Attitude , Inclusion , Social Ties , and Growth. JOB SUMMARY As a Store Manager, you are responsible for the daily operation of your store, ensuring the highest performance possible in all areas within the operation. You will adhere to market-specific legal requirements, company policies, risk, and compliance structures. You are expected to have a full overview of your store and lead your team members ensuring efficient workflows, great guest experiences, and high-quality products. Your overall success in this position depends on the degree to which you are able to lead, develop, and retain a highly engaged team, where all operational conceptual in-store requirements are followed in order to deliver best-in-class guest experiences turning regular customers into beloved returning guests. Ultimately you are accountable for meeting the cost budget, reaching the store's sales targets, and EBITDA through existing and new company initiatives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Virtue-Based Leadership • Lead, inspire, and develop team members in alignment with company virtues and operational principles, • Act as a role model of company values and foster a positive, high-performance culture, • Ensure clear communication of expectations and accountability across the team Recruitment & Talent Development • Own the recruitment interviewing, hiring, pre-boarding, and onboarding of team members, • Ensure optimal team positioning to meet operational needs, • Build and maintain a strong future talent pipeline Employee Engagement & Development • Develop and motivate team members through structured development plans and continuous feedback, • Facilitate in-store training sessions and regular team meetings, • Monitor and drive employee engagement initiatives to meet or exceed benchmark engagement scores Guest Experience • Champion a guest-first mindset across all store operations, • Build strong relationships within the local community in alignment with brand behavior principles, • Drive guest loyalty and satisfaction through consistent service excellence Operational Excellence & Compliance • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy working environment by enforcing hygiene, health, and safety standards, • Ensure compliance with brand standards and local regulatory requirements, • Uphold the highest operational ratings and performance standards Shift Planning & Workforce Management • Develop optimal shift plans considering seasonality, local events, and store traffic patterns, • Ensure efficient workflows aligned with company standards and budget, • Ensure working hours comply with contractual obligations, union agreements, and local labor laws Stock & Inventory Management • Take full ownership of inventory management, including stock counting and ordering, • Optimize inventory levels to minimize waste and meet defined monthly waste targets Performance & Financial Management • Drive sales growth and overall store performance, • Optimize store EBITDA and achieve defined KPI target, • Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions where necessary Qualifications • Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a comparable retail, hospitality, or service-driven environment, with a proven track record of delivering operational and financial results, • Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, with the ability to drive performance, accountability, and engagement, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative team culture, • Passion for people leadership, with a genuine commitment to coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to reach their full potential THE JUICE – Overview of your benefits and perks • Experience our brand firsthand with exclusive discounts and special offers available only to employees, • Access competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans designed to support your overall well-being, • Invest in your future with our 401(k) program, • Recharge and reset with paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays so you can bring your best self to work, • Grow your career with structured leadership training, educational support, and development programs designed to help you reach your full potential, • Compensation- Starting at $85,000 plus bonus Joe & the Juice is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome all qualified applicants — no matter your race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or background. [NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5cb303852da2ad609e57122e/63e143995875ef216d5d5e13Joe%20%26%20the%20JuiceNotice%20Posting_Executed.pdf) ABOUT JOE & THE JUICE Joe & the Juice is a healthy fast casual concept founded in Copenhagen in 2002; since then, we have grown to more than 450 locations across 20 countries and employing more than 4,500 people worldwide. From day one, our ambition has been to prove that there should be no trade off between taste and health. We serve high quality, freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches in relaxed, contemporary concept cafés that combine convenience with distinct urban atmospheres. Joe & the Juice goes beyond products and towards the full experience around the bar, creating a consistent universe for guests and Juicers in all our locations. We invest heavily in internal development through our Moneyball career system and a culture where most leaders, including C-suite, VPs, and directors, have started behind the bar. We continue to evolve our people-centric and sustainability agenda that is part of our Nordic heritage and our commitment to a better future.

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  • Senior SCM Coordinator
    Senior SCM Coordinator
    2 hours ago
    $75000–$85000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Director of Purchasing 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 Senior SCM Coordinator plays a pivotal role in executing Paris Baguette's stellar fulfillment rates, seasonal product launches, and ongoing procurement initiatives. This position sits at the intersection of strategy and execution—bridging procurement, R&D, brand, finance, food safety, and operations to ensure every product is sourced, produced, and delivered on time and to standard. With a focus on operational excellence and speed to market, this individual will coordinate the end-to-end sourcing process, maintain supplier readiness, and ensure proactive communication across all stocking and distribution outlets—including Sysco OPCOs, Imperial Dade, 3PL frozen facilities, and regional delivery hubs. The ideal candidate combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution, excels in cross-functional environments, and brings sharp attention to detail. This is a high-impact role for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-driven organization and is motivated by our brand's mission to bring joy through fresh-baked experiences every day. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Distribution & Communication Coordination • Serve as the liaison between suppliers and distribution partners (Sysco OPCOs, Imperial Dade, frozen 3PLs), ensuring visibility and clarity at every stage., • Issue weekly updates on availability, substitutions, inbound timelines, and new product transitions to internal teams and distribution partners., • Collaborate with logistics to troubleshoot delays, reroute supply, or escalate disruptions impacting café supply., • Manage all supplier order guides to ensure standardization and compliance across North America. Vendor & Category Management • Manage national supplier relationships across assigned categories, overseeing pricing compliance, lead time performance, and quality alignment., • Partner with Quality Assurance and Food Safety to ensure supplier certifications, specs, and compliance documentation are up to date., • Support contract maintenance, pricing updates, and cost tracking for ingredient and packaging items., • Track new item setup, sourcing status, and supply chain activation from vendor onboarding through first café delivery., • Place purchase orders based on national usages, forecasts, and seasonality. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner closely with Brand, Finance, Culinary, and Operations teams to ensure procurement strategies align with marketing calendars and sales forecasts., • Collaborate with logistics and distribution teams for strategic planning, audit fulfillment, and coordinate national auto ship deployment., • Participate in procurement meetings to advise on sourcing feasibility, timelines, and cost implications., • Maintain accurate documentation for item set-up, supplier profiles, and promotional readiness., • Other duties, as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • At least 5–7 years of purchasing or procurement experience in foodservice, restaurant, retail, or multi-unit environments., • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred., • Strong knowledge of distributor networks (Sysco, Imperial Dade, 3PL frozen warehouses, broadline) and food category sourcing., • Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills; ability to lead timelines and track multiple deliverables., • Demonstrated success in cross-functional roles requiring alignment between supply chain, culinary, marketing, and operations., • Proficiency in Excel, ERP platforms (SAP a plus), and procurement software tools., • 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 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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  • Benefits Manager
    Benefits Manager
    11 hours ago
    Full-time
    New York

    WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE JOE & THE JUICE is a people centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills. We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do: • Positive Attitude, • Inclusion, • Social Ties, • Growth For us, this means that when you choose a cup half-full mindset and welcome people form every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new, you become more than just a juicer; like us, you continue to search and mind purpose and meaning in what you do. From your first day, you'll be part of an international network of juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!). If you love fast paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles. JOB SUMMARY The Compensation & Benefits Manager will lead the administration and continuous improvement of total rewards programs across the US. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of compensation and benefits programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience, while supporting broader strategy as the business scales. This is a hands-on role that works to ensure programs are effectively executed and consistently applied across a growing, multi-unit workforce. RESPONSIBILITIES Benefits Administration • Own day-to-day administration of US benefits & wellness programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k)), • Manage open enrollment end-to-end, including system setup, employee communications, and troubleshooting, • Ensure accurate eligibility tracking, enrollments, life event changes, and terminations, • Partner with payroll to ensure accurate deductions and contributions, • Oversee end-to-end administration of leave of absence programs (FMLA, state and local leaves, ADA accommodations), including eligibility tracking, documentation, employee communication, and coordination with payroll and third-party administrators Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and resolution Compensation Administration & Support • Administer and maintain compensation structures across hourly and salaried roles, including pay bands, leveling, and progression frameworks, • Support compensation changes including promotions, market adjustments, and off-cycle increases, • Prepare compensation reporting and analysis to support business decisions Vendor Management • Manage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, and vendors to ensure strong service delivery, • Resolve escalated issues and ensure timely follow-up on employee concerns, • Support vendor renewals, benchmarking, and implementation of new programs, • Audit each carrier invoice for newly added employees as well as terminated employees Compliance & Operations • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, etc.), • Support audits, reporting, and filings (e.g., EEO-1, 401(k) compliance, benefits reporting), • Maintain accurate documentation, policies, and process guides related to compensation and benefits, • Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy Program Support & Improvements • Support ongoing evaluation and enhancement of compensation and benefits programs, • Assist in benchmarking and market analysis to inform adjustments, • Contribute to the development of total rewards strategy as the company grows REQUIREMENTS • 3+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards, with strong focus on program administration, • Experience supporting a multi-state, hourly workforce (retail, hospitality, or similar preferred), • Proven experience managing benefits programs and supporting compensation processes end-to-end, • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, • Strong knowledge of benefits administration and regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, etc.), • Highly organized with strong execution and follow-through, • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve employee issues efficiently, • Clear and effective communicator, • Collaborative and responsive, with a strong sense of ownership, • Compensation- Starting at 90k Joe & the Juice is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome all qualified applicants — no matter your race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or background. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY ] ABOUT JOE & THE JUICE Joe & the Juice is a healthy fast casual concept founded in Copenhagen in 2002; since then, we have grown to more than 450 locations across 20 countries and employing more than 4,500 people worldwide. From day one, our ambition has been to prove that there should be no trade off between taste and health. We serve high quality, freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches in relaxed, contemporary concept cafés that combine convenience with distinct urban atmospheres. Joe & the Juice goes beyond products and towards the full experience around the bar, creating a consistent universe for guests and Juicers in all our locations. We invest heavily in internal development through our Moneyball career system and a culture where most leaders, including C-suite, VPs, and directors, have started behind the bar. We continue to evolve our people-centric and sustainability agenda that is part of our Nordic heritage and our commitment to a better future.

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  • District Manager
    District Manager
    3 hours ago
    $100000–$110000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Director of Operations 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 District Manager you are responsible for maximizing the assigned district's revenue and cash flow growth by efficient use of people, processes and planning. You will be responsible for the execution of an obsessive guest experience that continually exceeds guest expectations. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and vision to their District management staff in our vision to re-establish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Support strategic planning, implementation and follow up initiatives amongst the team of managers in their market., • Responsible for the primary focus on corporate café operations and all aspects of corporate talent, including talent acquisition, retention and development, where applicable., • Offer guidance and mentorship to other members of the operations team in their respective market - when / where applicable., • Identifies the training needs of cafe managers and works in conjunction with training team to execute applicable training., • Facilitates one-on-one or classroom training as appropriate and needed with franchisee teams., • Creates a mentoring and supportive environment focused on continuous development of teams., • Supports franchisee owners and their GMs to ensure they have processes and procedures to manage performance, like skills evaluations and assessments and performance management, • Also support owners and GMs to ensure they are knowledgeable and aware of the training and development curriculum to ensure their teams have the training necessary to do their jobs to the best of their abilities., • Continually inspects the Region/District's Operational and Guest Service standards; consistently communicates standards to cafe managers and ensures execution at café level., • Proactively meets or exceeds guest experiences; deals promptly with complaints received and puts action plans into place to address service gaps., • Consistent with the Region/Districts plan, ensures cafe managers have specific, focused and well-executed sales and marketing plans. Evaluates cafe financial progress and performance and helps to develop action plans accordingly., • Ensures adherence to policies and procedures for food and beverage sales and consumption, food safety and health/sanitation., • Ensures that policies and procedures are in compliance with organization's policies and with all local and state regulations., • Utilizes preventive maintenance programs to maintain cafe facilities., • Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as extended workdays to support business needs., • Other duties may be assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of progressive related experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue are required., • At least 3 to 5 years of progressive management experience managing teams., • Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable., • Thorough knowledge of working Point of Sale (POS) register systems, Toast experience preferred., • Strong Inventory Planning and Management skills required., • P&L capability and sales/marketing skills and abilities., • 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 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! 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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  • Head of Construction
    Head of Construction
    1 day ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Us ------------ At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading. Add a Spark to the Ordinary... ------------------------------ Blank Street is seeking a Head of Construction (US) to lead the planning and execution of a high-volume pipeline of new café builds across the United States. This role owns end-to-end delivery — from pre-construction due diligence through closeout — ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards at scale. Reporting to the Director of Real Estate, the Head of Construction will lead two Senior Project Managers and will have the ability to grow the team as our footprint expands. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering closely with Real Estate Strategy, Design, Operations, Finance, and external vendors to bring new cafés to life. Who We're Looking For --------------------- • A construction leader who combines strategic planning with hands-on execution and a bias toward action., • Strong people manager and coach with experience building and scaling high-performing teams., • Direct experience managing dozens of concurrent retail construction projects, ideally in QSR and/or food & beverage, while balancing complex stakeholders and fast-moving timelines., • A clear communicator who can influence across disciplines and levels, and who values high standards and attention to detail., • Comfortable in ambiguity, able to create structure, and excited to build repeatable processes. What You'll Own --------------- • Lead the US construction function, setting strategy, standards, and operating rhythm to support rapid growth., • Deliver an aggressive annual new café opening plan, building the team, tools, vendor network, and operating cadence required to consistently open many sites each year., • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Project Managers; define resourcing plans and hire to scale as needed., • Own project delivery for new store builds and remodels initiatives from pre-construction through turnover and punch-list., • Establish and maintain project schedules, scopes, budgets, and risk mitigation plans; provide clear reporting to leadership., • Drive vendor and partner performance including general contractors, subcontractors, architects/engineers, expeditors, and consultants., • Partner with Real Estate and Design to confirm site feasibility, optimize constructability, and protect the customer and brand experience., • Ensure compliance with building codes, permitting requirements, safety standards, and Blank Street policies., • Build and continuously improve tools and processes (playbooks, templates, cost benchmarking, closeout standards, lessons learned)., • Oversee procurement and cost control practices, change order management, and forecasting accuracy., • Lead handoff to Operations and Facilities, ensuring readiness, documentation, and smooth openings. Requirements ------------ • 10+ years of construction and/or project management experience, including significant experience delivering commercial retail/hospitality projects., • 5+ years leading teams, with demonstrated success developing talent and creating accountability., • Proven track record delivering multiple concurrent projects across varied geographies., • Deep knowledge of the full construction lifecycle including budgeting, scheduling, contracts, permitting, and closeout., • Strong financial acumen with experience managing capital budgets, forecasting, and change control., • Working knowledge of US building codes, safety practices, and contractor management best practices., • Willingness to travel regularly to US project sites as needed., • Authorized to work in the United States. Benefits & Perks ----------------- • $170,000 - $190,000 annual base salary, • Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salaries are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Additional components include equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off and various work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee). Details will be discussed during the interview process. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future., • Equity package, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers, • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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  • Area Manager
    Area Manager
    9 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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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    1 month ago
    $66000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Locations: Upper West Side (10024) & Lower Manhattan (10007) A NYC Food Handler's is required Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic, service-driven Assistant Manager to join our team across two New York City locations. This role is rooted in hospitality—creating a warm, welcoming, and consistent guest experience while ensuring smooth and efficient store operations. As Assistant Manager, you will lead by example on the floor, inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service, maintain high standards, and foster a positive, guest-first environment. You will serve as a key operational leader, supporting staff, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring that every guest interaction reflects our commitment to excellence. Key Responsibilities Hospitality & Guest Experience • Lead by example to ensure exceptional hospitality is consistently delivered by you and the entire team, • Create a welcoming, service-oriented environment that prioritizes guest satisfaction and repeat business, • Handle customer inquiries and concerns with professionalism, empathy, and urgency, • Enforce company standards for customer service, cleanliness, and product quality Team Leadership & Support • Supervise, coach, and support staff during shifts to ensure smooth service and strong team morale, • Perform all responsibilities expected of a team member, stepping in wherever needed, • Cover shift call-outs when no other team member is available, • Ensure all staff adhere to uniform policies and health & safety compliance standards, • Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members Operations & Store Management • Oversee daily store operations to ensure efficient, seamless service across both locations, • Serve as the first point of contact for operational issues and escalate to the Assistant Director of Operations when necessary, • Assist with opening and closing procedures, ensuring readiness and accuracy, • Enforce company standards across all areas, including cleanliness, drink quality, and overall store presentation Inventory & Compliance • Monitor and maintain store inventory, including paper goods, milk, pastries, and other essential supplies, • Oversee stock replenishment and organization to support uninterrupted service, • Ensure the store consistently meets NYC Health Department standards and regulations Financial & Administrative Duties • Manage cash handling procedures with accuracy and integrity, • Conduct bank runs, including obtaining change, making deposits, and cashing petty cash, • Support payroll processing and basic administrative tasks as needed Sales & Business Growth • Motivate the team to meet and exceed sales goals while maintaining a hospitality-first mindset, • Assist with merchandising and in-store initiatives that enhance the guest experience and drive revenue, • Support local marketing and promotional efforts to increase store visibility Requirements • Proven experience in a supervisory or Assistant Manager role, ideally in retail, café, or hospitality environments, • Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, team-first approach, • Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual abilities are a plus, • Proficiency in POS systems, cash handling, and retail operations, • Experience with inventory management, purchasing, and basic administrative functions, • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment, • Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards (NYC experience preferred) Why Join Us? Join a team that puts hospitality at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to grow as a leader, make a meaningful impact on both guests and team members, and be part of a collaborative, high-energy environment. We’re looking for someone who thrives on creating memorable experiences, leading with intention, and continuously raising the bar.

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  • Area Manager
    Area Manager
    16 minutes 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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