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  • Area Manager
    Area Manager
    4 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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  • Facilities Maintenance Technician
    Facilities Maintenance Technician
    8 hours ago
    $25–$28 hourly
    Full-time
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Devocion is Hiring a Handyperson / Maintenance Technician! Location: New York, NY Location Type: On-site Pay Range: $25 – $28 per hour Employment Type: Full-Time Description Devocion is seeking a skilled and reliable Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our growing Technical Service Department. As America’s freshest specialty coffee provider, Devocion is redefining what it means to deliver quality — not only through fresh roasting, but also through exceptional equipment and facility support for our coffee shops. Devocion is the only roaster in the U.S. roasting fresh green beans just 15–30 days after leaving origin — far faster than traditional roasters. That same commitment to excellence extends to our Technical Service team, ensuring our clients and café partners receive best-in-class equipment performance and support. Overview We are looking for a proactive, hands-on individual to join our team as a Handyman / Maintenance Technician. This role combines general maintenance work with the opportunity to learn how to repair and maintain coffee equipment (espresso machines, grinders, water systems, etc.). If you enjoy working with tools, solving problems, and want to develop specialized technical skills, this position is for you. As a technician, you’ll deepen your knowledge of coffee equipment while helping maintain the quality standards that make Devocion unique. Responsibilities • Perform general repairs (basic electrical, plumbing, painting, etc.), • Conduct preventive maintenance of facilities, • Assist with installation and repair of coffee equipment, • Diagnose issues and propose effective solutions, • Keep tools and work areas organized, • Learn and apply maintenance techniques for coffee machinery Requirements • Previous experience as a handyperson or in general maintenance, • Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems, • Ability to use hand and power tools, • Strong willingness to learn and sense of responsibility, • Driver’s license, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred Qualifications • Experience with general maintenance projects, • Experience with coffee equipment or similar machinery, • Interest in coffee and its technology, • Experience in commercial or industrial maintenance Physical Requirements • Ability to frequently move around 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 operate store machinery for extended periods of time. Benefits • Competitive hourly wage starting at $25-28/hour (based on experience), • Paid Time Off, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% salary contribution after 1 year, • Training in coffee equipment repair, • Opportunities for technical growth, • Dynamic work environment, • Free coffee and additional company perks

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  • National Distribution Manager
    National Distribution Manager
    8 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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  • Executive Assistant & STEM Leadership Fellow
    Executive Assistant & STEM Leadership Fellow
    3 days ago
    $18–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City

    Right Hand to the CEO | Future Leader | Builder of Possibilities Part-Time | New York City / Jersey City Area There are jobs. There are careers. And then there are opportunities that change the trajectory of your life. This is one of them. This person will often be the first impression, the last follow-up, and sometimes the face of the organization when the CEO cannot be present. We are therefore seeking someone whose professionalism, judgment, and presence inspire trust and confidence. For more than eleven years, STEM Kids NYC (and its affiliate program, STEM Kids New Jersey) have opened doors for young people through transformative STEM experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and expand opportunity. We partner with schools, families, universities, nonprofits, and community organizations to ensure that children—particularly those who have historically been underrepresented in STEM—can envision themselves as engineers, innovators, designers, and problem-solvers. Behind every thriving organization is someone extraordinary. Someone who notices the details others miss. Someone who anticipates needs before they are spoken. Someone who can think three steps ahead. Someone who can draft an impeccable email, reorganize a chaotic calendar, coordinate an event, solve a problem, run an errand, reassure a family, prepare materials for a meeting, and still ask, “What else can I take off your plate?” If you are looking for a position where you simply clock in and clock out, this is not the role for you. If, however, you are energized by responsibility, inspired by purpose, and eager to become an indispensable partner in building something meaningful, keep reading. The Opportunity You will work directly alongside the Founder and CEO of an established STEM organization as a trusted thought partner, operational extension, and ambassador of the organization’s values. You will help transform ideas into action. You will protect the CEO’s time and energy so she can focus on the work only she can do: mentoring staff, building partnerships, expanding access to STEM education, supporting families, developing innovative programs, and raising resources to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive. This role requires intelligence, initiative, warmth, discretion, and excellence. It also offers something increasingly rare: A front-row seat to leadership. Who You Are • You are the person people rely on., • You remember what others forget., • You write beautifully., • Your grammar is impeccable., • You communicate with confidence and professionalism., • You think critically., • You solve problems instead of creating them., • You don’t wait to be told what to do., • You ask thoughtful questions., • You anticipate obstacles and arrive with solutions., • You understand that excellence lives in the details., • You are organized without being rigid., • You are polished without being pretentious., • You can move seamlessly between boardrooms, classrooms, conferences, and community events., • You understand that kindness and accountability can coexist., • You take ownership., • You follow through., • You do what you say you are going to do. What You’ll Do • Manage and prioritize the CEO’s calendar and scheduling needs., • Monitor and manage executive email correspondence., • Ghostwrite, edit, and proofread communications on behalf of the CEO., • Coordinate meetings with school leaders, donors, business owners, community partners, and staff., • Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up communications., • Track projects, commitments, deadlines, and next steps., • Maintain systems that keep the organization running efficiently., • Provide concise daily status updates on accomplishments and priorities., • Assist with event planning and execution., • Coordinate logistics and occasionally travel locally on behalf of the organization., • Run approved business-related errands and support operational needs using your personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided)., • Serve as a calm, thoughtful, and professional presence in moments of complexity. Growth Beyond the Job Description This is not simply an administrative position. It is an apprenticeship in leadership. For those who demonstrate excellence, this role may evolve into opportunities including: • Teaching Assistant, • STEM Instructor, • Program Coordinator, • Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, • Operations Lead, • Site Director, • Program Director Individuals interested in education may receive mentorship and training to facilitate introductory engineering, coding, robotics, and maker-centered learning experiences for children. By learning the organization from the ground up, you will gain an understanding of leadership, operations, entrepreneurship, communication, and education that few early-career professionals ever experience. Two Paths to Excellence Experienced Professionals You may be the ideal candidate if you possess: • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;, • At least five years of experience supporting senior executives, founders, or organizational leaders;, • A demonstrated history of discretion, professionalism, and exceptional execution. Emerging Leaders and University Students Outstanding university students are also encouraged to apply. You may be an excellent fit if you: • Are actively enrolled in an accredited college or university;, • Are able to balance coursework with consistent, dependable availability;, • Demonstrate exceptional maturity and professionalism;, • Possess strong business writing skills;, • Think critically and solve problems independently;, • Preferably major in engineering, computer science, mathematics, science, or another STEM-related discipline. No prior executive experience is required for exceptional students who demonstrate uncommon potential. Professional Presence Matters You will often work behind the scenes. However, there will be times when you represent the organization publicly. You may accompany the CEO to conferences, professional development sessions, meetings, partner sites, and events. Professionalism matters. We are not looking for designer labels. We are looking for judgment. Neatness. Pride in presentation. Appropriate attire. Thoughtful use of technology. Strong interpersonal skills. The ability to make others feel respected and valued. You understand that how you show up reflects respect for yourself, the CEO, the organization, and the communities we serve. Additional Requirements • Bachelor’s degree required for experienced candidates., • Current college enrollment required for university candidates., • Valid driver’s license in good standing., • Reliable access to a personal vehicle., • Ability to complete occasional local travel and errands., • Willingness to commit to a minimum of two years in the role., • Successful completion of employment verification and professional reference checks. Who Should Not Apply • This role is not for individuals seeking a title without responsibility., • It is not for those who require constant supervision., • It is not for those who miss deadlines, avoid accountability, or rely on excuses., • We are seeking people who rise to the occasion., • We are seeking people who care deeply about doing things well., • We are seeking people m who find joy in helping others succeed. Why This Role Matters Every meeting you coordinate, every email you send, every problem you solve, every detail you catch, and every burden you remove from the CEO’s shoulders creates more space for the work that changes lives. It creates more opportunities for children to discover engineering. More access to computer science education. More partnerships. More scholarships. More innovation. More hope. If reading this description excites you—if your heart beats a little faster because you recognize yourself in these words—we encourage you to apply. Because we are not simply hiring an assistant. We are investing in a future leader. And we are looking for someone extraordinary to grow alongside us.

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  • Area Manager
    Area Manager
    2 days 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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  • Administrative Assistant
    Administrative Assistant
    16 days ago
    $16–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Secaucus

    Location: North Bergen/ Secaucus NJ Onsite role Must have a reliable personal car for transportation Join a progressive sales and marketing firm in a dynamic entry-level role where you can blend administrative precision with digital creativity. We are seeking a professional to manage our physical workspace while actively contributing to our fast-paced digital presence. If you excel at making a brand resonate on social media and possess strong organizational skills, we invite you to connect with us. This on-site position offers a competitive hourly rate plus performance-based incentives. While no prior corporate title is required, a strong portfolio or personal social media presence is preferred, showcasing your understanding of digital trends. Key Responsibilities Include: • Office Operations: Provide essential administrative support, manage scheduling, and ensure the smooth, uninterrupted daily workflow of the office., • Short-Form Content Creation: Direct, film, and edit engaging, high-energy content specifically for platforms like TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts., • Brand Strategy: Monitor and analyze emerging sounds and cultural trends to keep our brand at the forefront of digital relevance., • Copywriting: Develop internal communications and social media captions that effectively capture our unique brand voice, ensuring they are authentic and current., • Project Support: Collaborate on various marketing campaigns and assist with the logistical planning and execution of local events. What We Are Looking For: • Trend Awareness: A keen ability to identify viral content and meme formats early, with the insight to apply them effectively in a business context., • Tech Savvy: Proficiency in popular mobile editing applications such as CapCut and design tools like Canva., • Growth Mindset: Eagerness to learn and immerse yourself in the sales and marketing industry from the ground up., • Communication Skills: Capability to handle professional email correspondence with ease, complemented by a creative edge in content development., • Self-Starter: Proactive in taking initiative on tasks, demonstrating independence and a strong drive to complete work efficiently. We are committed to personal growth and professional development. In our team, your creative contributions are valued just as much as your administrative accuracy. You will thrive in an environment that champions authenticity and high energy, providing a robust platform to develop a diverse skill set within a real-world marketing setting.

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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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