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  • Regional Culinary Director
    Regional Culinary Director
    16 hours ago
    $95000–$105000 yearly
    Full-time
    SoHo, Manhattan

    Maman - Regional Culinary Director maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, we're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook. our ideal candidate is an experienced culinary leader who brings energy, respect, and passion into their everyday interactions. you are a mentor and problem solver who effectively develops high-performing teams and fosters a collaborative, four-walls culture in every location. you have extensive experience with multi-unit leadership and maintain operational excellence by upholding the highest standards of quality, consistency, safety and brand integrity. you have strong culinary expertise in french, mediterranean, and american cuisines, and are fluent in both english and spanish. Position Summary The Regional Culinary Director oversees all Back of House operations across maman's Tri-State locations, leading the Culinary Management team and partnering closely with the VP of Operations to ensure alignment between culinary execution and overall business strategy. The Regional Culinary Director drives culinary excellence, operational consistency, financial performance, and team development across the Tri-State region. Through hands-on leadership, strategic oversight, and strong mentorship, the Regional Culinary Director ensures each kitchen operates efficiently and profitably while upholding maman's standards, brand identity, culture and values. Essential Responsibilities Culinary Leadership Standards • Oversee all kitchen operations across multiple locations to ensure consistency, quality, and execution of brand standards, • Maintain rigorous food quality, presentation, and portion control standards, • Train and coach BOH teams to ensure proper execution of all culinary initiatives, • Drive successful menu rollouts and ensure seasonal updates are executed flawlessly, ensuring brand standards are met and portioning and control is consistent across all markets, • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations as directed by State and local governments, • Audit ServSafe Food Handler certifications for management at all locations Operational Excellence • Oversee the performance and accountability of each region by reviewing weekly reports, conducting store visits, and holding weekly team meetings as needed • Lead, coach, and inspire Culinary Management team and onsite Kitchen Leaders, • Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching and foster career development conversations, • Partner with VP of Operations to foster a collaborative, four-walls environment in each location, • Ensure Kitchen Leaders uphold training, service, and culinary standards and drive alignment between store-level operations and company-wide goals Inventory, Cost Control Financial Performance • Enforce best practices for inventory management, ordering procedures, and portion control, • Oversee COGS guidelines and food cost targets to protect and improve margins, • Optimize labor scheduling and productivity across all locations, • Manage regional vendor relationships and purchasing strategies to ensure cost efficiency and product quality, • Utilize various technologies and tools to analyze and strategize financial performance Clear Communication Hands-On Support • Maintain open communication with Kitchen Leaders, Tri-State Regional Managers and the VP of Operations regarding progress, challenges, and opportunities, • Support cross-functional projects and activations, ensuring alignment with brand standards, • Provide insights to leadership regarding staffing needs, market trends, and operational improvements Qualifications \& Skills • 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including 3+ years in a multi-unit or regional leadership role, • Strong financial acumen with proven ability to manage budgets, labor, and costs effectively, • Proficiency in Google Workspace expected; experience with third-party delivery platforms, MarginEdge, and Harri preferred, • Extensive knowledge of State and local food safety regulations across NY, NJ, and CT, • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the Tri-State area, • Energetic, approachable, adaptable with experience building and leading high-performing teams • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish What We Offer At maman, we're proud to provide a supportive and people-first environment where leaders can thrive and grow. Our Regional Culinary Directors enjoy: • A collaborative culture that values teamwork, initiative, and continuous improvement, • Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and growth opportunities within a fast-growing brand, • Comprehensive healthcare options, 401k and commuter benefits, • Paid time off and a flexible, supportive work environment, • Ongoing professional development, training, and opportunities for internal mobility, • Sweet perks cookies, coffee, and in-store discounts, • A company culture where we roll up our sleeves, support one another, and celebrate shared success Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out. Thank you for your interest in maman and look forward to chatting with you.

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  • Paralegal
    Paralegal
    17 days ago
    $90000–$110000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About Us ASG is a New York–headquartered, SEC-registered investment firm with approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management. The firm invests in global innovation across public and private markets, applying institutional-grade rigor, disciplined underwriting, and proprietary data intelligence to identify and invest in category-defining companies. We're small by design — which means every person here has real ownership and real impact. We're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Paralegal to help us execute at an institutional level without losing the agility of a high-performing startup. The Role This is a full-time on-site Paralegal role based in New York, NY. You'll sit at the center of our legal and investment operations — managing closing workflows, maintaining legal records, and ensuring every transaction is executed with precision. You'll work directly with our GC/CCO, investment team, external counsel, and portfolio companies. What You'll Do • Manage closing documentation and checklists for direct investments, co-investments, fund commitments, SPVs, and secondary transactions, • Prepare and track DocuSign execution packages; maintain signature logs and assemble fully executed closing sets, • Review and verify accuracy of entity names, signature blocks, schedules, exhibits, and key deal terms (MFN elections, side-letter obligations, governance rights), • Organize subscription documents and fund trackers; coordinate KYC/AML packages, capital call schedules, and investor onboarding, • Support SPV and entity formation workflows — EIN applications, registered agent setup, bank account openings, and cap table maintenance, • Conduct first-pass reviews of NDAs and vendor agreements using internal playbooks; prepare redlines for attorney review, • Maintain structured legal records across OneDrive, Notion, and DocuSign with clean version control and folder organization, • Coordinate with outside counsel on LPA drafts, PPM updates, and side-letter negotiations; maintain final governing document sets, • Track entity compliance obligations — annual filings, franchise taxes, good-standing renewals, and reporting deadlines What You Bring • 3–7+ years of experience in legal operations, fund administration, or paralegal work — ideally in VC/PE or a law firm, • Bachelor's degree required; JD or paralegal certification a plus, • Working knowledge of investment documents: SPAs, SAFEs, LPAs, side letters, NDAs, and subscription agreements, • Hands-on experience with DocuSign, entity formation, and KYC/AML workflows, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, OneDrive, and Notion (or similar), • Exceptional organizational skills and version control discipline, • Comfortable managing multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines, • Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, and work with limited supervision. Nice to have: • Prior experience in venture capital, private equity, fund administration, or investment management., • Experience preparing redlines using playbooks or contract guidelines., • Familiarity with regulatory filings, corporate governance, and basic tax concepts., • Experience working in small, fast-paced, high-accountability environments. Compensation $90,000 – $110,000 base salary + bonus potential. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. ASG offers competitive benefits and actively supports professional development. Alpha Square Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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