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

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

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  • HR Business Partner
    HR Business Partner
    1 day ago
    $100000–$125000 yearly
    Full-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is seeking a strategic, business-minded HR Business Partner to partner closely with our Retail Operations leadership team during our next stage of growth. This role serves as the primary People partner for a portfolio of retail markets, helping leaders build high-performing teams while balancing employee experience with operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with deep expertise in employee relations, organizational effectiveness, talent management, and employment law. They are equally comfortable coaching senior leaders through difficult decisions, analyzing workforce trends, leading organizational initiatives, and rolling up their sleeves to solve complex employee issues. Success in this role requires someone who can influence without authority, build credibility quickly, navigate ambiguity, and translate business priorities into practical people strategies. This role will be based out of our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office and follow Van Leeuwen's Hybrid work model, being in the office three days a week. Job Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership • Serve as the trusted People partner to Regional Directors, GMs, and cross-functional leaders., • Influence business decisions through a people lens, balancing employee experience, operational performance, legal compliance, and financial outcomes., • Coach leaders on organizational design, change management, succession planning, workforce planning, and leadership effectiveness., • Use workforce data and business insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, recommending proactive solutions. Leadership Coaching & Organizational Effectiveness • Coach leaders through performance management, difficult conversations, talent decisions, and organizational challenges., • Develop leadership capability by providing guidance on feedback, accountability, communication, and team effectiveness., • Partner with Learning & Development to identify capability gaps and leadership development opportunities., • Support succession planning and talent reviews across assigned business groups. Employee Relations & Risk Management • Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and sensitive workplace issues., • Ensure consistent application of company policies while exercising sound business judgment., • Monitor emerging employment law changes and ensure operational compliance across multiple states., • Advise leaders on Workers' Compensation cases, medical accommodations, leaves of absence, disciplinary actions, and separations. Talent & Performance • Partner with leaders to drive the annual performance management process, calibration discussions, and development planning., • Support talent planning initiatives including promotions, internal mobility, retention strategies, and high-potential development., • Identify turnover trends and partner with operations to improve retention and engagement. Employee Experience & Culture • Champion Van Leeuwen's culture and values while helping leaders create inclusive, high-performing teams., • Partner with business leaders to improve engagement through thoughtful communication, recognition, and development initiatives., • Act as a visible and trusted resource for employees across assigned markets. Operational Excellence • Partner with Recruiting, Payroll, Benefits, and HR Operations to ensure an exceptional employee experience., • Support organizational changes including restructures, reductions in force, new market openings, and operational transitions., • Maintain compliance across documentation, investigations, corrective actions, unemployment claims, workers' compensation, and labor audits., • Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve People processes. Projects & Continuous Improvement • Lead cross-functional People initiatives that improve business performance and employee experience., • Participate in company-wide projects including policy development, compensation initiatives, leadership programs, engagement surveys, and technology implementations., • Drive change management efforts for organizational initiatives. Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred., • 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR Business Partner experience supporting multi-site operations., • Experience partnering with senior operational leaders in retail, hospitality, restaurant, or other multi-unit environments strongly preferred., • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states., • Demonstrated experience leading complex employee relations investigations and coaching leaders through sensitive issues., • Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational drivers and influence business outcomes., • Experience with organizational design, workforce planning, change management, and talent management., • Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills., • Ability to analyze workforce metrics and translate insights into actionable recommendations., • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities., • Willingness to travel to assigned markets (approximately 15–20%)., • Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts once a quarter, while adhering to DOH guidelines. Success in This Role The successful HR Business Partner will: • Build trusted relationships with operational leaders., • Influence decisions through data, judgment, and credibility rather than authority., • Anticipate people risks before they become business problems., • Balance employee advocacy with business needs., • Drive consistency while remaining pragmatic and solutions-oriented., • Help develop stronger leaders and healthier teams., • Contribute meaningfully to the evolution of Van Leeuwen's People function as the company continues to grow., • Ability to balance multiple projects. Compensation + Benefits $100,000 - $125,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly. Eligible for discretionary annual 10% bonus. • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)., • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution., • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match., • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan., • Wellness Reimbursement Plan., • Flexible Time Off - No accrual required., • Paid Sick Time., • Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment)., • Yearly Performance Reviews. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $100,000---$125,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Food and Drinks Runner
    Food and Drinks Runner
    28 days ago
    $14–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Midtown West, Manhattan

    Are you an energetic and service-oriented individual passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences? We are seeking dedicated Food and Drinks Runners to join our dynamic team and ensure every guest interaction is seamless and enjoyable. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to supporting a high-performing service team, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver food and beverage orders accurately and promptly to guests., • Assist servers and bartenders in maintaining efficient service flow throughout the establishment., • Ensure tables are properly set, cleared, and cleaned according to standards., • Anticipate and respond to guest needs, providing attentive and proactive assistance., • Replenish service stations with necessary supplies, including cutlery, glassware, and condiments., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas and back-of-house service areas., • Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, bartenders, and servers to coordinate orders and special requests. Qualifications: • Previous experience in a fast-paced hospitality or restaurant environment is preferred., • Strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality are essential., • Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently as part of a team., • Excellent communication skills and a friendly, guest-focused demeanor., • Physical stamina to lift and carry trays, stand for extended periods, and navigate busy spaces., • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Why Join Our Team? • A vibrant and supportive work culture., • Opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic hospitality environment., • Be part of a place where your energy, skills, and personality will shine.

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  • Concierge
    Concierge
    28 days ago
    $18 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Overview Mood Fabrics is seeking a friendly, professional, and hospitality-driven Concierge to serve as the first point of contact for shoppers, guests, vendors, and visitors entering our store. This front-facing role is essential in creating a welcoming and organized environment while delivering exceptional customer service and memorable experiences. The ideal candidate is polished, dependable, outgoing, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment. They should be confident multitasking, communicating with a wide variety of people, and maintaining professionalism during busy periods. Responsibilities • Welcome shoppers, guests, vendors, and visitors in a warm, professional, and courteous manner, • Provide directions and assist with store layout and navigation questions, • Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, • Check in large bags belonging to shoppers and guests, provide claim tickets, and safely store bags in the designated area, • Help maintain store policies in a friendly and professional manner, • Monitor the entrance area and report any issues, concerns, or unusual activity to the appropriate team member, • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front entrance environment, • Support store operations and perform additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong customer service and hospitality mindset, • Professional appearance and polished demeanor, • Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented, • Comfortable standing for extended periods of time, • Ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy retail environment, • Friendly, outgoing, and approachable personality, • Ability to represent the Mood Fabrics brand in a positive and welcoming manner Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate thrives in a customer-facing environment and enjoys interacting with people throughout the day. They are attentive, proactive, and capable of creating a positive first impression for every shopper, guest, and visitor entering the store.

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  • UAS Flight Test Operator
    UAS Flight Test Operator
    1 month ago
    $100000–$130000 yearly
    Full-time
    Sunset Park, Brooklyn

    Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Job Description Vermeer is looking for a UAS Flight Test Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be an essential part of the validation process for our next gen of GPS-denied navigation. Your responsibilities will include flying, maintaining, developing, and testing alternative navigation products on multiple UAS platforms. Drone operations will consistent primarily of Group 1-3 fixed wing UAS. Collaboration with our engineering team will be crucial as you plan, execute, and report on test activities. Success in this role hinges on your ability to adapt to new requirements and manage flight operations across multiple projects. While a BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, Aviation, or a related field is preferred, we will consider equivalent professional experience. Please note that non-technical or hobbyist experience limited to DJI or equivalent Group 1 UAS is not sufficient for this role. The ability to interpret technical documentation and integrate payloads onto aircraft is essential, as is hands-on experience with small power tools, lab test equipment, soldering, and custom wiring harnesses. Familiarity with basic electronics and troubleshooting (multimeter, oscilloscope etc) is a huge plus. This is a full-time, in-person position out of our Brooklyn, NY office. A relocation stipend will be offered. Required Qualifications • US Citizenship, • FAA Part 107 Certification, • Significant experience flying Group 2 or larger fixed-wing and VTOL UAS., • Significant experience working with ground control software including Q Ground Control and Mission Planner (3+ yrs), • Significant experience with PX4 / Ardupilot autopilot systems and MAVLINK (3+ yrs), • Basic understanding of drone electrical, mechanical, and software systems., • Technology background with troubleshooting skills and analytical research capabilities., • Ability to research and interpret technical documentation., • Must possess a driver's license and be willing to operate a motor vehicle. Preferred Qualifications • Military training as an Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) or Pilot in Command (PIC)., • Experience building custom drones or integrating drone components including custom payloads, cameras, sensing systems, hardware, electronics, wiring, GPS systems, autopilots, firmware, and software., • Background in software or computer science., • Proficiency in operating Linux, Ubuntu, Windows, and/or terminal commands., • Ability to make independent decisions, troubleshoot, and repair electrical faults. Benefits: • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Relocation assistance, • Vision insurance Ability to Commute: • Brooklyn, NY 11232 (Required) Work Location: In person

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