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  • Director of Architecture & Design
    Director of Architecture & Design
    2 hours 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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  • Senior Legal Manager US (NY Based)
    Senior Legal Manager US (NY Based)
    3 days 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, welcome people from 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 find 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. Head Legal Counsel / Senior Manager US Position Overview As Joe & the Juice continues its rapid expansion across the United States, we are seeking a senior legal leader to serve as the primary legal partner for the U.S. business. This role will provide strategic and practical legal guidance across a broad range of commercial, operational, employment, real estate, compliance, and corporate matters while helping build the legal infrastructure necessary to support long-term growth. The candidate will be reporting to the CLO, Group General Counsel based in Europe and on a day-to-day have a seat on the US leadership team, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders, this individual will play a critical role in balancing legal risk with business objectives, enabling growth, and strengthening governance across the U.S. organization. This position is based at our U.S. Headquarters in New York City and will serve as the lead legal resource supporting all U.S. operations and future expansion initiatives. This role represents an opportunity to build and shape the legal function for a rapidly growing U.S. business. The successful candidate will not only provide day-to-day legal counsel but will also help establish the governance, processes, and legal infrastructure necessary to support significant future expansion. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable sitting at the executive table helping shape business strategy as they are rolling up their sleeves to solve complex legal and operational challenges. Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership • Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the U.S. Executive Leadership Team. Partner with senior leaders across Operations, People, Finance, Procurement, Development, Marketing, and Technology to support business objectives. Provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance that enables growth while appropriately managing risk. * Advise strategic initiatives, market expansion, organizational changes, and business transformation efforts. Commercial & Corporate Legal • Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements. Support vendor, supplier, procurement, technology, licensing, marketing, and service agreements. Advise stakeholders on contractual obligations, risk exposure, and negotiation strategy. Support corporate governance, entity management, board-related matters, and internal governance frameworks. Establish scalable contract management and legal review processes. Real Estate & Development • Serve as the legal partner for all U.S. real estate, development, and store growth activities. Lead and support the U.S. legal agenda, partnering closely with the business to align legal priorities with growth plans. Review and negotiate leases, amendments, renewals, landlord disputes, and occupancy-related matters. Partner closely with Development, Operations, and Retail leadership to support the store pipeline, new store openings, and market expansion. Provide legal guidance on real estate transactions, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies. * Support the continued scaling of the U.S. business by helping build the right legal processes, structure, and team support as the market grows. Employment, Labor & Regulatory Compliance • Advise leadership on employment-related legal matters and workplace risk. Partner closely with the People Team and external counsel on employee relations, investigations, claims, and litigation matters. Support policy development, handbook updates, compliance initiatives, and workplace governance. * Monitor and advise on evolving federal, state, and local employment regulations impacting the U.S. business. Risk Management, Compliance & Governance • Develop and strengthen legal, compliance, and governance frameworks across the U.S. organization. Identify emerging legal and business risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies. Create scalable legal processes, controls, and documentation standards to support future growth. Oversee relationships with external counsel and manage legal spend effectively. Support enterprise risk management initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts. Desired Candidate Profile • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Licensed attorney in good standing. 8–12+ years of legal experience. Combination of top law firm and in-house counsel experience strongly preferred. Experience supporting multi-unit retail, hospitality, restaurant, consumer, franchise, or other high-growth organizations preferred. Strong background in commercial contracting, corporate law, and business transactions. Experience supporting real estate, employment, compliance, and operational matters. Proven ability to influence and advise senior executives. Strategic thinker with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. * Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Success Measures • Effective legal support across all U.S. operations and growth initiatives. Timely and strategic review of commercial agreements and business transactions. Reduced legal, regulatory, and compliance risk. Strong governance frameworks and scalable legal processes. Trusted partnership with executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Successful support of new market expansion and development initiatives. Establishment of a legal function capable of scaling alongside the continued growth of the U.S. business. Competitive Compensation starting at $185,000 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://tinyurl.com/joejuicenotice](https://www.linkedin.com/redir/redirect/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl%2Ecom%2Fjoejuicenotice&urlhash=QeP9&isSdui=true)] 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 500 locations across 20 countries and now employ 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 toward 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 Project Manager
    Senior Project Manager
    7 days ago
    $160000–$175000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About Asphalt Green Asphalt Green is a nonprofit organization that transforms lives and builds community through sports, fitness, and play for all. Each year, Asphalt Green serves thousands of New Yorkers through sports, aquatics, fitness, camps, and community programs that promote health, personal growth, and lifelong participation in physical activity. Across three campuses and numerous community partnerships, Asphalt Green is committed to providing high-quality programs that are inclusive, accessible, and rooted in excellence. Asphalt Green believes that access to movement, sport, and wellness can change lives. Our work helps young people develop confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. About the Role Asphalt Green is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and execution-focused Senior Project Manager to lead the project management structure for a major enterprise initiative connected to campus planning, renovation, expansion, operational transformation, and long-term organizational growth. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will serve as the central coordination and accountability lead across multiple executive workstreams, including construction and delivery, finance and transaction strategy, programs and operations, communications, government relations, people strategy, and capital campaign efforts. The Senior Project Manager will work directly with Executive Team leaders, internal departments, external consultants, and project partners to keep timelines, deliverables, risks, decisions, budget updates, and reporting clearly organized and moving forward. This role will also serve as a core member of the Construction and Delivery workstream, partnering with the COO and coordinating closely with the Owner’s Representative, architects, construction manager, engineers, consultants, vendors, and other project partners involved in planning and execution. The ideal candidate is an experienced project management professional who can lead through influence, manage complexity across multiple stakeholders, create order in fast-moving environments, and balance strategic thinking with detailed execution and follow-through. Portfolio Scope The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for: • 7 enterprise strategic workstreams supporting Asphalt Green's largest organizational initiative in its history, • Cross-functional coordination across Executive Team leaders, department heads, consultants, architects, engineers, owners' representatives, government partners, and external vendors, • Multi-year capital planning and implementation supporting approximately $140 million in strategic campus investment and modernization initiatives, • Executive reporting, governance, and project management supporting the CEO, COO, Executive Team, Board Committees, and Board of Directors, • Coordination of concurrent projects, milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, procurement activities, and stakeholder deliverables across the organization Why This Role Matters This role is critical to Asphalt Green’s ability to move a complex, multi-year strategic initiative from planning into disciplined execution. Major work involving campus planning, renovation, expansion, capital investment, construction delivery, operational transformation, fundraising, government relations, and long-term growth requires a leader who can connect strategy to action and keep people, priorities, decisions, timelines, and resources aligned. The Senior Project Manager will create the project structure that allows executive leaders, department heads, external partners, and project teams to move in the same direction. By leading workstream coordination, tracking risks, clarifying decisions, managing reporting, and maintaining consistent communication, this role strengthens Asphalt Green’s ability to execute high-priority work without losing momentum or visibility. The impact of this role will be felt across the organization. Strong leadership in this position will help Asphalt Green make better decisions, reduce confusion across teams, manage resources responsibly, and move long-term strategic priorities forward in a way that supports the organization’s mission, growth, and future community impact. What You’ll Do Executive Workstream Coordination and Accountability • Manage all project workstreams, including construction and delivery, finance and transaction strategy, programs and operations, communications, government relations, people strategy, and capital campaign efforts., • Partner directly with Executive Team leads to establish timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, decision points, and reporting expectations for each workstream., • Hold workstream leaders accountable for deadlines, action items, updates, reporting expectations, and follow-through., • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and cross-functional implementation plans that align organizational priorities, sequencing, and dependencies., • Identify risks, conflicts, bottlenecks, resource gaps, and timeline impacts early, and escalate issues to leadership with clear context and recommended next steps., • Facilitate recurring project meetings, maintain agendas and notes, track decisions, and monitor follow-up actions., • Prepare biweekly executive reporting updates that summarize progress, risks, decisions needed, unresolved items, and upcoming milestones., • Support governance processes, Board reporting, committee coordination, and executive communication planning. Construction and Delivery Support • Serve as a core member of the Construction and Delivery workstream in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer., • Coordinate closely with the Owner’s Representative, architects, construction manager, engineers, specialty consultants, vendors, and other project partners throughout planning and execution., • Support the development and tracking of project schedules, phasing plans, budgeting milestones, procurement timelines, consultant deliverables, and key decision points., • Assist with coordination of construction logistics, operational planning, disruption mitigation strategies, and swing space planning to reduce impact on business operations., • Monitor project controls, including schedules, decision tracking, risk management systems, documentation, and reporting needs., • Organize and maintain project documentation, reporting structures, and communication workflows between internal and external stakeholders., • Partner with Operations and Facilities leadership to ensure construction and delivery plans reflect real campus needs, safety considerations, staff impact, member experience, and day-to-day operational realities. Project Management Systems Lead Administrator • Administer and maintain project management systems and workflows that support coordination across executive workstreams., • Develop dashboards, tracking tools, reporting structures, templates, and documentation systems that improve visibility into project progress and organizational alignment., • Lead the implementation, use, and optimization of project management platforms, including Microsoft Planner and related Microsoft Office tools., • Create standardized reporting formats, project templates, risk logs, decision trackers, meeting note formats, and communication protocols., • Maintain centralized project documentation so executive leaders, workstream owners, and project partners have access to accurate and current information., • Support executive leadership with presentation materials, implementation planning documents, meeting coordination, and special projects related to strategic initiatives., • Use project data, status updates, and risk tracking to help leadership understand progress, delays, decisions needed, and upcoming priorities. Communication, Reporting, and Documentation • Lead the preparation of clear project updates, summaries, dashboards, meeting notes, and decision logs., • Communicate project status, risks, and next steps in a clear and professional way., • Create and maintain shared project documentation, so information is accurate, current, and easy to find., • Help ensure leadership has the information needed to make timely decisions., • Support internal communication around major initiatives, so teams understand what is changing, why it matters, and how it affects their work. What Success Looks Like Success in this role means Asphalt Green’s major strategic initiative is led with structure, discipline, visibility, and accountability. A successful Senior Project Manager will: • Establish clear project plans, workstreams, timelines, ownership structures, reporting systems, and accountability practices., • Keep Executive Team leaders, internal departments, external consultants, and project partners aligned around priorities, decisions, risks, and next steps., • Drive project momentum by tracking deliverables, identifying barriers, escalating risks, and ensuring follow-through., • Prepare clear executive and Board-facing updates that help leadership understand progress, issues, decisions needed, and upcoming milestones., • Build trust with senior leaders, workstream owners, internal teams, consultants, vendors, and external project partners., • Keep complex, multi-year work organized without losing sight of details, deadlines, dependencies, budget updates, or strategic goals., • Track project budgets, expenses, invoices, change requests, and financial updates accurately in partnership with Finance, Operations, and project partners., • Strengthen Asphalt Green’s ability to execute high-priority initiatives through disciplined project leadership, cross-functional alignment, and consistent follow-through. Qualifications Required Qualifications You’ll need: • At least 7 years of experience managing complex projects, strategic initiatives, capital projects, construction-related projects, operations projects, or cross-functional organizational initiatives., • Experience building and managing project plans, timelines, milestone trackers, workback schedules, and status reports., • Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, priorities, deadlines, and workstreams at the same time., • Experience working with senior leaders, external partners, vendors, consultants, or cross-functional teams., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Ability to identify risks, solve problems, and escalate issues appropriately., • Ability to work independently while keeping stakeholders informed and aligned., • Proficiency with project management tools, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar systems., • Ability to work onsite as needed at Asphalt Green locations or project sites., • Experience supporting or managing project budgets, including tracking expenses, monitoring budget updates, reviewing invoices, and identifying budget risks or changes., • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, or equivalent education, certification, or professional experience. Preferred Qualifications It would be helpful if you also have: • Experience supporting capital projects, facilities projects, construction delivery, campus expansion, or real estate-related initiatives., • Experience in nonprofit, education, community center, sports, fitness, recreation, facilities, or campus-based environments., • Experience creating dashboards, executive updates, board materials, or project governance tools., • Experience working with consultants, architects, engineers, construction managers, or facilities vendors., • Experience supporting organizational change or operational transformation projects. Schedule and Work Environment This role is based primarily at Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side headquarters and may require work across Asphalt Green locations, project sites, and external partner locations as needed. This position is hybrid eligible; however, onsite presence will be required for project meetings, campus walkthroughs, stakeholder conversations, vendor or consultant coordination, and other business needs connected to major strategic initiatives. The work environment may include office settings, fitness and recreation facilities, active campus spaces, construction or facilities-related areas, and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

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