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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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  • Project Manager
    Project Manager
    24 days ago
    Full-time
    Little Ferry

    Construction Project Manager We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager for our growing organization! The primary role of the Project Manager position is to coordinate with all trade contractors, architects, and consultants is a must. This person will work closely with outside vendors, in-house staff, and clients with the goal of seeing that work is integrated, well managed, tracked, on time and on budget. This position is client facing and would be the direct contact as the highest ranking onsite Owners Representative with an emphasis on ensuring Schedule, Cost, Scope and Safety Job Description • Responsible for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments, • Manage project development from conception through completion (both large and small) in accordance with program objectives, • Manage relationships with owner representatives, architects, engineers and clients on a professional level while supervising subcontractors and vendors, • Be well organized, detail oriented and capacity to multi-task successfully, • Be principal point of contact for multiple construction projects and meet deadlines, • Identify problems and recommend solutions, • Lead responsibility & accountability to the client for all field operations on a project., • Direct & supervise work & efforts of subcontractors, • Make sure that the requirements of the project are met, • Respect schedule, quality & cost control., • Develop, update, modify & maintain the project schedule, • Weekly safety meetings, informal safety meeting and sign off with the subcontractors., • Develop & maintain site's safety & logistics plan with inspector, • Communicate, monitor & supervise all material delivery on the job site, • Prepare contract items & shop drawing schedules., • Run weekly meetings with foreman & superintendents, • Create & distribute minutes of these meetings., • Review submittals & shop drawings for compliance with contract documents, • Maintain a control set of contract drawings, shop drawings, sketches, • Produce necessary letters/memo’s throughout the project, • Coordinate & confirm surveyed layout requirements., • Maintain daily job reports, • Coordinate and keep As-Built drawings on site for close out. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field., • 3+ years construction management experience., • Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building required We offer competitive salaries based on experience, a great work environment, and benefits package including health insurance. Local applicants only. No relocation expenses will be provided. Benefit Conditions: • Only full-time employees eligible This Company Describes Its Culture as: • Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused, • Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture, • People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused, • Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative #

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  • New Cafe Opening Production Manager
    New Cafe Opening Production Manager
    3 days ago
    $58656 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Sr. New Café Production Manager 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 As the New Cafe Opening (NCO) Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Back of House teams, cakers, bakers, sandwich and salad makers, during the opening cafe process to ensure they are well prepared for their new roles. This includes reminding them of best practices, skills, and techniques needed to produce the highest quality bakery products. You will be a key leader who focuses on educating and mentoring these Back of House team members effectively to ensure there is always consistency in execution of our high quality standards. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Work closely with NCO General Manager in providing direction and clarity around best in class processes and procedures to operate at the highest level of effectiveness and efficiency, including ordering, inventory management, effective scheduling practices, and general leadership of the Back of House teams., • Responsible for the production levels for the café, in partnership with the General Manager, to ensure that the café has the appropriate amount of quality product being produced, based on each day's projected sales volume, while managing to sales and traffic trend., • Determine if there is adequate staffing of the Back of House teams to ensure there is a fully staffed and trained team during the opening, or if there are gaps that need to be addressed., • Partner with General Manager and District Manager if there are Back of House staffing or skills issues during opening., • Works with General Manager on the scheduling of Back of House teams to ensure there is adequate coverage based on the needs of the business., • Responsible for teaching the inventory management process for the café and how to manage to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) goals., • Responsible for teaching General Manager the end of Month Back of House inventory, per company guidelines., • Responsible for teaching Back of House teams the process of ordering and receiving of shipments., • Responsible for ensuring the entire café team is consistently adhering to sanitation and food safety standards, • Provide coaching, feedback and recognition to ensure the Back of House teams are maintaining and executing to the highest standards of product quality and adherence to Paris Baguette's mission, vision and brand values., • Work closely with Training and Development and District Production teams to support the learning and development of all Back of House teams after the opening., • Ability to work extended workdays to the support business as needed., • Other job duties, as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • At least, 5+ years of Restaurant experience, Bakery Café experience preferred., • Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible management style, with a successful record of accomplishment of managing senior operations leaders across a large geographically decentralized portfolio., • Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members., • 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., • Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide construction 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 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 Corporate and Franchise 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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  • Software Engineer
    Software Engineer
    29 days ago
    $20–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Hackensack

    About the Job As a Software Engineer specializing in React.js and TypeScript, you will be a key member of our engineering team, responsible for building modern, responsive, and user-friendly web applications. Your primary focus will be developing high-quality user interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences while collaborating closely with backend developers, designers, and product managers. We are looking for someone who is passionate about clean code, performance optimization, and creating intuitive digital products using the latest frontend technologies. Responsibilities * Design and develop modern web applications using React.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript (ES6+) * Build reusable, maintainable, and scalable UI components * Translate UI/UX designs into high-quality, responsive interfaces * Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services * Optimize applications for speed, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility * Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and usability issues * Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and sprint planning * Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices * Stay up to date with emerging frontend technologies and contribute innovative ideas * Utilize AI-powered development tools to improve productivity and code quality Requirements * 3+ years of professional experience with React.js * Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3 * Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or Context API * Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data handling * Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows * Understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development * Knowledge of frontend performance optimization techniques * Strong problem-solving and debugging skills * Ability to work effectively in a remote and collaborative environment * Good written and verbal English communication skills Nice to Have * Experience with Next.js * Familiarity with Tailwind CSS, Material UI, Ant Design, or similar UI frameworks * Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Vitest, or Cypress * Knowledge of GraphQL and WebSockets * Experience with Vite, Webpack, or other modern build tools * Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines * Experience working in SaaS, startup, or fast-growing technology companies * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field What We Offer * Competitive salary based on experience * Fully remote work environment * Flexible working hours * Opportunity to work with modern technologies and AI-assisted development tools * Professional growth through challenging international projects * Collaborative and supportive engineering culture * Long-term career development opportunities

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  • Electrical Engineer
    Electrical Engineer
    30 days ago
    $22 hourly
    Full-time
    Lodi

    Compensation: BASED ON EXPERIENCE Low voltage Technician We are central manufacturer of Dunkin Brand. We provide baked goods to Dunkin Retail stores in NYC, NJ. Our company is seeking a skilled Low Voltage Technician/Engineer to join our team. Role Overview: We are seeking entry level/ skilled Low Voltage Technician/Engineer with industrial experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintaining and troubleshooting low voltage systems within a large-scale food production environment. Key Responsibilities: • Install, maintain, and repair low voltage systems, such as production equipment, industrial proofers, auto lines, security systems, fire alarms, and network wiring., • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in low voltage systems to ensure optimal performance., • Collaborate with other technicians and contractors to complete projects on time and within budget., • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals., • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Requirements: • Some experience in low voltage systems, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting., • Experience with installation and maintenance of equipment, auto lines, fire alarms and network wiring., • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills., • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and schematics., • Flexibility to work evenings, holidays, and weekends as needed. Education: • Completion of a vocational or technical program in low voltage systems preferred. Location: 170 Gregg St. Unit 5, Lodi NJ 07644

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