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  • Director of Architecture & Design
    Director of Architecture & Design
    9 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
    17 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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  • National Distribution Manager
    National Distribution Manager
    22 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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  • Administrative Assistant
    Administrative Assistant
    1 month ago
    $16–$18 hourly
    Part-time
    Fort Lee

    Owner’s Assistant (Part-Time) Location: Fort Lee, NJ Company: Tori To Sakana Position Overview Tori To Sakana is a growing Japanese sushi takeout and catering business looking for a reliable, organized, and proactive Owner’s Assistant to support daily business operations and special projects. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a small business environment and is comfortable handling a variety of administrative, marketing, and organizational tasks. Responsibilities • Assist with email correspondence and follow-up, • Research local schools, businesses, and community organizations, • Support catering and fundraising outreach efforts, • Organize documents, spreadsheets, and business records, • Assist with social media and marketing projects, • Coordinate with vendors and service providers as needed, • Help manage special projects and business initiatives, • Perform other administrative tasks as assigned Qualifications • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, • Proficient with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and email, • Detail-oriented and dependable, • Ability to work independently and take initiative, • Professional and positive attitude Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Canva or social media platforms, • Administrative or office experience, • Marketing or customer service experience, • Japanese language skills (not required), • Knowledge of Japanese language and culture Schedule • Part-time, • Approximately 5–10 hours per week to start, • Flexible schedule, • Some remote work may be available Compensation • $16–18 per hour, depending on experience About Us Tori To Sakana is a Japanese-owned sushi takeout and catering business in Fort Lee, NJ. We are committed to authentic Japanese cuisine, exceptional customer service, and building strong relationships within our local community. To Apply Please send your resume and a brief introduction explaining why you would be a great fit for this position.

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