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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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  • Tax Manager
    Tax Manager
    1 day 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. POSITION SUMMARY The Joe & The Juice Team is looking for a highly motivated, skilled tax professional to join our in-house tax team. Based in New York City, this role will report into the Senior Manager, Tax, in Copenhagen. The Manager of Tax will be a key member of the tax team, responsible for the day-to-day operations, including the accuracy and timeliness of compliance and tax reporting matters. This position will support direct and indirect tax compliance and tax accounting matters for Joe & The Juice's US and global operations. The role will partner with Accounting and Finance stakeholders to support them with all tax related matters. The role interfaces with partners across the organization, including the Accounting, Treasury, HR, Finance, Real estate & Growth and Legal teams to optimize existing processes, solve business challenges, design new workflows, and implement new technology solutions to drive efficient and accurate reporting. You will be responsible for strengthening relationships with third party advisors. You will be a critical member in the development of an adaptive Tax department that continues to scale to support Joe & The Juice's growth goals. The ideal candidate takes a proactive approach towards driving quality results, thrives in a fast-paced environment, thinks creatively, and strives to consistently exceed expectations. Primary responsibilities include: • Manage U.S. federal, state and local, and foreign income tax return filings with third party service providers;, • Manage sales and use tax filings, including future registrations;, • Evaluate sales taxability of Joe & the Juice products based on applicable state and local regulations;, • Manage annual extension process, including remittance of payments;, • Maintain documentation of ASC 740 tax positions;, • Collaborate with Accounting and FP&A departments on tax reporting matters;, • Partner with Accounting to ensure transfer pricing agreements are adhered to and appropriately recorded;, • Develop strong relationships and collaboration with the Real Estate & Growth team and build out process for entering new states for tax compliance;, • Partner with Legal to support the drafting and submission of voluntary disclosure agreements;, • Ensure accurate, timely filing of all business-related filings, including franchise, property and commercial rent tax returns;, • Manage inquiries from government authorities, including notice resolution and audits;, • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments and communicate the effects of these developments;, • Understand and conduct research on tax issues to support inquires from the business;, • Maintain control environment by adhering to requirements and updating documentation;, • Develop strong relationships with Accounting department to maximize opportunities for automation of data and ensure completeness, accuracy, and efficiency;, • Identify and implement technological and procedural improvements with a strong commitment to detail;, • Provide ad hoc support on various projects; EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION • 4-6 years working in the corporate tax function and/or a public accounting/tax advisory firm, exposure to international tax or multi-jurisdictional compliance preferred.;, • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field;, • CPA required; MBA or JD with tax concentration a plus;, • Excellent project management skills with proactive approach towards driving quality results;, • Significant experience in ASC 740 and tax related financial reporting;, • Exposure to global transfer pricing rules and regulations are preferred;, • Experience with tax provisioning software and Avalara is a plus, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization and articulate complex information;, • Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment with small team., • Compensation- $130,000- $150,000 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){#menur9g41}] 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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  • District Production Manager (South Jersey)
    District Production Manager (South Jersey)
    5 hours ago
    $65000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Director of Food Production 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 District Production Manager is responsible for managing sanitation, monitoring packaging and all displays to ensure the best quality products are delivered to our customers. Under this role, you will keep the store's sanitation, displays and quality at the highest level. This candidate will be a key leader who focuses on educating and mentoring employees effectively to ensure customer satisfaction when they buy product from Paris Baguette. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of food producing techniques, sanitation, and quality assurance to help achieve our mission to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods to our guests through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise the entire store staffs in a region, • Recruit and hire staff for any open position at stores, • Plan, direct, and manage time and schedule of production staffs of stores, • Train and educate employees on the importance of quality, sanitation and food producing techniques to ensure customer satisfaction., • Set purchasing planning, • Check and improve the process and facility, • Evaluate sanitary compliance by individual staff in factory/store, • Evaluate sanitary level in factory/store, • Check the local sanitation related law and regulation, and reflect this to the business rules/process, • Monitor the Health Inspection standards compliance, • Oversees and find the content unsuitable for the store sanitation, • Establishment of joint measures to improve the sanitary level with production field manager, • Assess the sanitary improvement activities and feedback, • Evaluate the quality of products produced in stores, • Improvements training, • Prepare a report on new product launching, • New product related training, • Periodical reports to the production team leader on a daily/weekly basis (staff/product/work activities, etc.), • Report products for defects, • Calculate and report the product cost, • Manage and report personnel expenses of production specialists, • Other duties may be assigned WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Educational background as a Confectionery/Foods major (over 6 months courses in Culinary School)., • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (Bakery/Café experience preferred), • Knowledge on food producing processes, sanitation, and quality programs, • Knowledge on food producing techniques, food microbiology, and food sanitary safety practice and procedures, • Food Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP Principles, ISO 9000, and baking related regulatory knowledge, • Skills in root cause analysis, problem solving, ability in applying technical principles to project management, • 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 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 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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  • NOW HIRING – HANDYMAN TECHNICIAN / HVAC ASSISTANT
    NOW HIRING – HANDYMAN TECHNICIAN / HVAC ASSISTANT
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Cranford

    NOW HIRING HANDYMAN TECHNICIAN & HVAC ASSISTANT ProClimate & Interiors is a growing property maintenance and HVAC company serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and surrounding areas. We are currently looking to hire at least two individuals: Position #1 – Handyman Technician Position #2 – HVAC Assistant These are separate positions with different responsibilities. However, candidates with experience in both handyman work and HVAC are highly encouraged to apply, as there are opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. Overview At ProClimate & Interiors, we provide HVAC services, apartment turnovers, property maintenance, plumbing repairs, painting, drywall repairs, and general handyman services throughout New York City. We are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals who take pride in their work, communicate professionally, and are eager to learn and grow with the company. Our team works primarily in occupied apartments, residential buildings, and managed properties throughout NYC. PCI Motto: Protect the Property. Solve the Problem. Document Everything. Position #1 – Handyman Technician Responsibilities Perform drywall repairs, patching, painting, caulking, and general handyman work. Complete apartment turnover repairs and punch-list items. Perform basic plumbing repairs and fixture replacements. Install hardware, shelving, blinds, doors, and other residential fixtures. Assist with property maintenance projects. Take before, during, and after photos of all work performed. Document work completed and recommendations using ServiceM8. Maintain clean and organized work areas. Qualifications Experience in handyman work, construction, painting, drywall, property maintenance, or related trades preferred. Ability to use hand and power tools safely. Strong attention to detail. Professional appearance and communication skills. Position #2 – HVAC Assistant Responsibilities Assist lead technicians with HVAC service, maintenance, diagnostics, and installations. Perform preventative maintenance on PTAC units, fan coils, mini-splits, heat pumps, and central HVAC systems. Assist with filter changes, drain cleaning, condensate pumps, fan motors, thermostats, and general HVAC repairs. Take before, during, and after photos of all work performed. Document findings, repairs, and recommendations using ServiceM8. Maintain company tools, equipment, and work areas. Qualifications Previous HVAC experience is preferred. EPA Certification is a plus. Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. Comfortable working in residential buildings and occupied apartments. Requirements for Both Positions Reliable and dependable. Strong work ethic and positive attitude. Comfortable using smartphones and mobile applications. Willing to use ServiceM8 daily for work orders, photos, and documentation. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Comfortable traveling throughout New York City. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred. Valid Driver's License is preferred but not required. What We Offer Full-time employment. Competitive pay based on experience. Year-round work. Hands-on training. Career growth opportunities. Professional and supportive team environment. Opportunity to advance within a growing company. If you have experience in both handyman work and HVAC, we would love to speak with you. Candidates with a combination of both skill sets may be considered for expanded responsibilities and accelerated growth opportunities within the company. SE BUSCA PERSONAL TÉCNICO HANDYMAN & ASISTENTE HVAC ProClimate & Interiors es una empresa en crecimiento especializada en mantenimiento de propiedades y sistemas HVAC en la Ciudad de Nueva York. Actualmente estamos buscando contratar al menos dos personas: • Posición #1 – Técnico Handyman, • Posición #2 – Asistente HVAC Estas son posiciones independientes. Sin embargo, los candidatos con experiencia en ambas áreas son altamente valorados y tendrán mayores oportunidades de crecimiento dentro de la empresa. Responsabilidades del Técnico Handyman • Reparaciones generales de handyman., • Drywall, pintura y silicón., • Reparaciones básicas de plomería., • Turnovers de apartamentos y punch lists., • Documentación fotográfica y reportes mediante ServiceM8. Responsabilidades del Asistente HVAC • Asistir en mantenimientos, reparaciones e instalaciones HVAC., • Mantenimiento preventivo de PTACs, fan coils y mini-splits., • Cambios de filtros, limpieza de drenajes y reparaciones básicas., • Documentación fotográfica y reportes mediante ServiceM8. Requisitos • Experiencia previa en handyman, mantenimiento, construcción o HVAC., • Buena actitud y disposición para aprender., • Capacidad para trabajar en apartamentos ocupados y edificios residenciales., • Cómodo utilizando teléfonos inteligentes y aplicaciones móviles., • Disposición para utilizar ServiceM8 diariamente., • Capacidad para trabajar en equipo y seguir instrucciones., • Inglés y español son una ventaja., • Licencia de conducir es preferida, pero no requerida. Lo Que Ofrecemos • Empleo a tiempo completo., • Salario competitivo según experiencia., • Trabajo durante todo el año., • Capacitación práctica., • Oportunidades reales de crecimiento., • Ambiente de trabajo profesional y estable. PCI Protege la Propiedad. Resuelve el Problema. Documenta Todo.

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  • New Cafe Opening Production Manager
    New Cafe Opening Production Manager
    4 hours 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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  • Vice President of IT
    Vice President of IT
    7 hours ago
    $175000–$195000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Chief Development Officer 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 Vice President of IT will drive the strategic vision, implementation, and oversight of all technology systems. This role ensures that technology supports and advances the company's operational goals, growth initiatives, and guest experience, while maintaining the highest standards of data security and system performance. The VP of IT will oversee the implementation of robust cybersecurity frameworks, and ensure compliance with industry best practices, while managing network systems to guarantee reliability, and protection of company and customer data. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee the planning, execution, and successful placement of all new technology systems, including POS, back-office, digital ordering, and other QSR technologies while ensuring integration and minimal disruption to operations., • Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and strategic partners. Negotiate contracts, manage performance, and ensure vendors deliver solutions that align with business needs and budget., • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align technology initiatives with business objectives., • Develop and execute IT roadmaps that support company growth, operational efficiency, and innovation., • Identify emerging technologies and trends relevant to the QSR and bakery café industry., • Evaluate and initiate new solutions that enhance the guest experience, drive operational excellence, and create competitive advantage., • Provide leadership and oversight for the performance, security, and maintenance of all IT systems and ensure high system availability and data integrity., • Oversee the development and implementation of data policies. Ensure secure, compliant, and effective data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting to support informed decision-making within the organization., • Implement and oversee cybersecurity, manage network systems, and ensure compliance, • Other duties may be assigned WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Ideal for a strong Director ready to take the next step in their career. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proven leader to expand their impact and grow within a dynamic, fast-paced organization., • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science or equivalent work experience., • Progressive leadership experience in a fast paced and rapidly growing retail environment., • Proven experience leading large-scale systems implementations and managing vendor partnerships., • Strong knowledge of POS systems, digital ordering, loyalty platforms, and back-office systems., • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills., • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing IT teams., • 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 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 with the ability to work with, and manage diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated, and driven., • 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 We run background checks on all

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  • National Distribution Manager
    National Distribution Manager
    10 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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  • Franchise Sales Manager
    Franchise Sales Manager
    1 day ago
    $80000–$85000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Chief Development Officer 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 We are seeking a seasoned Franchise Sales Manager to manage and execute the growth and development of our franchise brand. This position will be responsible for building a franchise development pipeline, franchisee recruitment, relationship management with shareholders and franchisees and coaching franchisees through our franchise discovery process. Our ideal candidate is a key sales leader who can provide and ensure the company's short and long term growth strategy. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage all facets of the franchise sales and development process at Paris Baguette, including lead generation, FDD disclosures, organizing all key introductions and meetings, hosting discovery days or brand overview calls, through awarding a franchise., • Direct and support franchisees as needed through the entire development process from initial contact to store opening., • Execute National franchise growth strategy related to new franchise sales and store openings., • Build a franchise development pipeline in selected markets that consistently maintains a sufficient inventory of qualified new franchise prospects to meet the Company's short/long term growth strategy., • Use analytical skills to organize and analyze market data to prioritize potential major markets and to assess potential new franchise development opportunities., • Implement franchise recruitment strategies, processes and tools to develop strong relationships with franchise candidates and franchisees., • Work closely with the real estate team to ensure a proper hand off for continued great support and continuity., • Work closely with Legal as needed, to ensure accuracy with the ADA and FDD documents., • Attend trade shows and conferences as needed to meet with prospective franchisees., • Perform other related tasks, duties and special projects as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree preferred, • At least, 5-7 years of experience with franchise sales and development in the food/consumer/hospitality segment., • Ability to guide franchise prospects through the franchising process from lead to executed agreement, • Clear understanding and knowledge of franchise law and Franchise Disclosure Documents, • Strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance the day-to-day tactical realities with long-term objectives, • Retail Food and Beverage Industry experience required, • Working knowledge of CRM Platform FranConnect, • Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible work style, with a successful track record of supporting 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 and franchisee relationships., • 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 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 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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