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  • Area Manager
    Area Manager
    2 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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  • District Manager
    District Manager
    6 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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  • Assistant Restaurant Manager
    Assistant Restaurant Manager
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Newark

    Job description Position Summary The Assistant Manager will drive the strategic integration of Fresh Coast Restaurant into a unified, scalable restaurant concept while leading daily operations, team performance, and the execution of pop-up and catering initiatives. This role requires a hands-on operator with strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to build systems that support growth without compromising quality, culture, or profitability. Key Responsibilities/Concept Integration & Brand Leadership • Lead the integration of Proven Poke and Fresh Coast into a single, cohesive brand and operating model, • Partner with ownership and culinary leadership to align menu development, service standards, pricing, and brand positioning, • Design, implement, and enforce standardized operating procedures across all locations and events, • Ensure consistency in guest experience, product quality, and brand execution Restaurant Operations • Oversee all day-to-day operations across front-of-house and back-of-house, • Manage labor, food costs, inventory, scheduling, and vendor relationships, • Track and optimize key performance indicators, including sales, margins, guest satisfaction, and employee retention, • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations Team Leadership & Development • Recruit, train, and develop both management and hourly team members, • Build and maintain a high-performance, accountable, and team-oriented culture, • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development, • Lead by example through active floor and kitchen presence Pop-Up & Catering Operations • Plan and execute pop-up restaurants and catering events from concept through completion, • Oversee logistics including staffing, menu execution, equipment, transportation, and setup, • Serve as the on-site leader to ensure seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences, • Identify and pursue new opportunities to expand catering and pop-up revenue streams Financial & Strategic Management • Develop and manage operational and event budgets, • Analyze financial performance and implement strategies to achieve profitability targets, • Support growth initiatives, including new locations, partnerships, and special projects Qualifications • 5+ years of restaurant management experience; multi-unit or concept development experience preferred, • Proven leadership in fast-casual or full-service environments, • Strong financial, operational, and organizational capabilities, • Experience with catering, pop-ups, or off-site events preferred, • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and event-based schedules Core Competencies • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong passion for hospitality, • Ability to build scalable systems while remaining agile, • Detail-oriented with strong strategic awareness, • Commitment to brand integrity and guest-first service Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Application Question(s): • What is the pay range that you are desiring for this job? Experience: • Restaurant management: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: • ServSafe (Required) Ability to Commute: • Newark, NJ 07102 (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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  • National Distribution Manager
    National Distribution Manager
    13 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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