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  • National Distribution Manager
    National Distribution Manager
    3 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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  • Store Lead
    Store Lead
    4 hours ago
    $18.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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

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  • 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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  • Music Therapist
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    Music Therapist
    4 days ago
    $75–$100 hourly
    Part-time
    Hackensack

    Music Therapist (MT-BC) – School-Based Position About Music Makers International Music Makers International is a leading provider of music therapy and music-based educational services throughout New Jersey. We partner with daycares, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and community organizations to support the cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and developmental growth of neurodivergent learners and students with special needs. Position Overview We are seeking a Licensed Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to provide school-based music therapy services in daycare, elementary, middle school, and high school settings throughout Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. This is a one-year contract position offering a consistent schedule, a set number of weekly sessions, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within school communities. Responsibilities • Plan and facilitate engaging, evidence-based music therapy sessions for neurodivergent learners and students receiving special education services., • Support student goals related to communication, social-emotional development, self-regulation, behavior, motor skills, and academic engagement., • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, therapists, and support staff., • Maintain session notes, documentation, and data collection as required., • Utilize IEP goals and objectives to guide intervention planning and measure student progress. Qualifications • Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) required., • Experience working with neurodivergent learners and special education populations preferred., • Familiarity with IEPs, goal tracking, progress monitoring, and data collection is strongly preferred., • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills., • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned school locations. Why Join Music Makers International? • Consistent, school-year-based opportunities with a set number of sessions., • Supportive and collaborative clinical team., • Meaningful work that creates lasting impact for students and school communities., • Opportunities to serve a variety of educational settings and age groups throughout New Jersey. Join our team and help transform lives through the power of music.

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  • Senior SCM Coordinator
    Senior SCM Coordinator
    16 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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  • Hospitality Assistant
    Hospitality Assistant
    12 days ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Ridgewood

    The Concierge Associate is the ultimate guide through the guests’ experience when planning events at The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood ( (WCOR). Event Rental income helps maintain expenses and allows us to give to charity, which requires a special person to create the experience. As an Concierge Assistant you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, entertainer, and event planner. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in the Hotel Travel Industry. Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a flexible work schedule to allow members to maintain a healthy work balance. • Greeting guests., • Answering questions - accurately and politely., • Answering the phone., • Understanding of Quickbooks and invoicing, • Directing guests to areas/restrooms., • Demonstrating knowledge of the technical products., • Determining guests’ needs - by actively engaging them in 1-on-1 conversations and informing guests of product features & benefits., • Suggestive selling - using proven techniques (i.e., related items, higher-quality items, transitional phrases)., • Maintaining a clean and organized supplies, • Maintaining proper product stock levels – through retail pulls & inventories., • Performing opening, closing & side duties –, • Assuring the complete satisfaction of each and every guest., • Creating memorable experiences. This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS • Remaining calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere., • Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency., • Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Ability to move monitor events for extended periods of time., • Ability to sit set up tables and chairs, • Ability to express or exchange ideas verbally, • Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders., • Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds., • Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion., • Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, cleaning chemicals, and loud/noisy environment., • Available to be onsite within 30 minutes ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Able to be on site within 30 minutes a MUST, • Maintaining a well-groomed appearance, • Following all Board of Health uniform guidelines., • Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards., • Recycling products, where possible. Closing: The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto be kind to ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member.

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