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  • Franchise Business Consultant (NJ/NY)
    Franchise Business Consultant (NJ/NY)
    6 hours ago
    $100000–$115000 yearly
    Full-time
    Moonachie

    Reports to: Director of Operations 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 a Franchise Business Consultant, you are responsible for maximizing the assigned district's revenue and cash flow growth by efficient use of people, processes and planning. You will be responsible for the execution of an obsessive guest experience that continually exceeds guest expectations. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and vision to their District management staff in our vision to re-establish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Support strategic planning, implementation and follow up initiatives amongst the team of managers in their market., • Responsible for the primary focus on corporate café operations and all aspects of corporate talent, including talent acquisition, retention and development, where applicable., • Offer guidance and mentorship to other members of the operations team in their respective market - when / where applicable., • Identifies the training needs of cafe managers and works in conjunction with training team to execute applicable training., • Facilitates one-on-one or classroom training as appropriate and needed with franchisee teams., • Creates a mentoring and supportive environment focused on continuous development of teams., • Supports franchisee owners and their GMs to ensure they have processes and procedures to manage performance, like skills evaluations and assessments and performance management, • Also support owners and GMs to ensure they are knowledgeable and aware of the training and development curriculum to ensure their teams have the training necessary to do their jobs to the best of their abilities., • Continually inspects the Region/District's Operational and Guest Service standards; consistently communicates standards to cafe managers and ensures execution at café level., • Proactively meets or exceeds guest experiences; deals promptly with complaints received and puts action plans into place to address service gaps., • Consistent with the Region/Districts plan, ensures cafe managers have specific, focused and well-executed sales and marketing plans. Evaluates cafe financial progress and performance and helps to develop action plans accordingly., • Ensures adherence to policies and procedures for food and beverage sales and consumption, food safety and health/sanitation., • Ensures that policies and procedures are in compliance with organization's policies and with all local and state regulations., • Utilizes preventive maintenance programs to maintain cafe facilities., • Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as extended workdays to support business needs., • Other duties may be assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of progressive related experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue are required., • At least 3 to 5 years of progressive management experience managing teams., • Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable., • Thorough knowledge of working Point of Sale (POS) register systems, Toast experience preferred., • Strong Inventory Planning and Management skills required., • P&L capability and sales/marketing skills and abilities., • 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 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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  • Customer Support & Administrative Support Specialist
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    Customer Support & Administrative Support Specialist
    7 hours ago
    $23–$25 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Starting Pay: $23.00/Hour (after completing training) Paid Training: $20.00/Hour (for the first 30 days) Occasional Commissions: $50-100/Per Deal *ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY* We are a nationwide automobile dealership and auto-transportation organization headquartered at The Trump Building, 40 Wall Street, Manhattan, directly owning and controlling 60+ automotive dealership and transportation businesses across the United States. We are seeking a dependable, organized, detail-oriented Administrative Support Specialist to assist with motor vehicle titles, dealership documentation, customer communications, recordkeeping, and daily office operations. This is an opportunity to work directly with senior management, learn multiple business functions, assume meaningful responsibilities, and potentially advance into supervisory or management positions. Prior Motor Vehicle Title Clerk or Dealership Back-end Experience Is Preferred. We provide structured, hands-on training in our company systems, procedures, and administrative operations. *COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE* • First 30 Days: Paid introductory training at $20.00/hour., • After Training: $23.00/hour upon successful completion of the training period., • Long-Term Growth: Potential increases to $25–$30/hour after approximately 1 year, depending on performance, proficiency, responsibilities, and management approval., • Schedule: Full-time. The office operates Monday–Friday; some Saturday work may be scheduled based on business needs. No Sunday work., • Work Location: In person at 40 Wall Street, Manhattan, NYC., • Additional Perks: Potential transportation/commuting assistance, company vehicle privileges, and other benefits subject to eligibility and company approval. *PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES* Motor Vehicle Titles & Dealership Operations • Process and track motor vehicle titles, registration-related paperwork, and dealership documents., • Review transactions for completeness, accuracy, and missing information., • Coordinate paperwork with dealerships, transportation departments, vendors, and customers., • Maintain accurate records and follow up on pending documentation. Administrative & Executive Support • Perform data entry, filing, scanning, correspondence, and document management., • Maintain databases, spreadsheets, customer records, and internal reports., • Track assignments, deadlines, appointments, and departmental requests., • Assist executives and managers with scheduling, reports, projects, and follow-ups., • Support basic bookkeeping, invoices, and accounting-related documentation., • Coordinate information between departments to maintain efficient operations. Customer Service & Communication • Answer incoming calls professionally, screen inquiries, and direct callers appropriately., • Log, process, and follow up on customer requests., • Provide accurate information using approved company procedures., • Coordinate resolutions with the appropriate departments., • Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and excellent customer service. *FIRST 30 DAYS — PAID TRAINING* Your first 30 days are a structured, paid training period at $20/hour, designed to develop proficiency in company procedures, documentation, communication, and administrative operations. Training includes: • Motor vehicle titles, dealership paperwork, and processing procedures., • Customer call handling, request tracking, and follow-up., • Data entry, document accuracy, filing, and recordkeeping., • Microsoft Office, databases, electronic signatures, and company software., • Scheduling, reporting, basic bookkeeping, and office workflows., • Confidentiality, professional communication, and departmental coordination. Employees must listen attentively, take detailed notes, study procedures, retain information, ask questions, accept coaching, and demonstrate measurable improvement. Responsibilities increase as management confirms readiness and proficiency. *MANDATORY KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENTS — 70% MINIMUM* To ensure employees understand their duties, periodic quizzes, practical exercises, and performance evaluations are required during training and throughout employment. Employees must maintain a minimum 70% average across company knowledge assessments covering: • Motor vehicle titles, dealership paperwork, and processing requirements., • Administrative procedures, office workflows, and company policies., • Customer service, telephone etiquette, and request handling., • Data entry accuracy, databases, documentation, and recordkeeping., • Microsoft Office, document management, and internal software., • Scheduling, reporting, bookkeeping basics, and task prioritization., • Confidentiality, judgment, and interdepartmental coordination. Practical proficiency is equally important. Management may review completed assignments, paperwork accuracy, customer communications, timeliness, and compliance with procedures. Maintaining the 70% assessment average, making satisfactory learning progress, applying training correctly, and performing duties accurately are conditions of continued employment. Failure to meet these standards may result in termination. Training, coaching, and evaluations continue beyond the introductory period. *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* • At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent., • Ability to commute reliably to 40 Wall Street, Manhattan., • Availability for full-time work, including occasional scheduled Saturdays., • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and accuracy., • Strong verbal/written communication and professional telephone manner., • Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and meet deadlines., • Reliability, punctuality, patience, discretion, and sound judgment., • Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn company software., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with management and colleagues., • Willingness to study, accept coaching, complete assessments, maintain the 70% minimum average, and demonstrate continuous improvement. *PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS* Prior Motor Vehicle Title Clerk or Automotive Dealership Back-end Experience preferred; but not required. Additional valuable experience includes administrative assistance, dealership office operations, executive support, customer service, document processing, bookkeeping, or office coordination. Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat/PDF tools, DocuSign, cloud storage, scheduling software, and business databases is advantageous. We value organized, dependable individuals who learn quickly, communicate professionally, protect confidential information, and take ownership of their responsibilities. *CAREER DEVELOPMENT & ADVANCEMENT* This role provides direct exposure to senior executives and the operations of a nationwide automotive organization. Strong performers may assume increasing responsibility for documentation, office workflows, reporting, employee training, departmental coordination, and administrative oversight. Potential Advancement: Senior Administrative Specialist, Executive Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, Office Supervisor, Office Manager, Operations Coordinator, or Departmental Management. Promotions and compensation increases depend on demonstrated proficiency, sustained performance, business needs, and management approval. *HOW TO APPLY* A brief introduction describing your relevant experience, organizational strengths, computer skills, and interest in long-term career development is encouraged. Before Applying: Please consider the mandatory Manhattan office attendance, potential Saturday scheduling, initial 30-day paid training at $20/hour, subsequent $23/hour rate, ongoing evaluations, and required 70% minimum knowledge-assessment average. We seek dependable professionals committed to accuracy, accountability, continuous learning, and long-term growth. Job Type: Full-Time, In Person Location: The Trump Building, 40 Wall Street, Manhattan, NYC Training Pay: $20.00/Hour — First 30 Days Regular Pay: $23.00/Hour After Training Occasional Commissions: $50-100/Per Deal Schedule: Monday–Friday, Occasional Saturdays, No Sundays

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  • Back of House Manager
    Back of House Manager
    5 days ago
    $60000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City

    Job description: Do you love Mexican food? Well, we do too! We founded Tacoria as a way of bringing the authentic tastes, vibrant colors, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Mexico to our local community. Our food is made fresh daily, and our ingredients come straight from local farms. (For more on our story, visit our website: www.tacoria.com.) Due to our current growth and expansion, we currently have several Kitchen Manager positions available. If you have experience managing and motivating a team of line cooks, enjoy working in a fast-paced and fun environment, and want to join a rapidly growing company with massive potential, then we want to hear from you. What will you be doing? • Managing a team of up to kitchen staff, including line chefs, • Ensuring the quality and consistency of our food, • Scheduling, supervising, and providing culinary training to the team, • Rolling out menu and recipe changes and ensuring staff is trained and well versed with our menu, • Maintaining equipment, • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and participating in audits and inspections, • Monitoring food costs What skills do you bring to the table? • Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, • One (1) year of previous restaurant experience (preferred), • Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team (1 year preferred), • Excellent communication skills, • Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS What else do you need? • US work authorization (required), • High school or equivalent (GED), • Culinary education or mentorship (preferred), • Serve Safe certification (preferred), • Flexibility and an open schedule to allows you to cover shifts as needed, • Reliable transportation to get you to work, • Ability to work an 8 hour shift, which may include weekends What do we offer? • Salary of $55,000 - $65,000 per year (depending on your experience), • Benefits & Perks including:, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training, • Free shift meals and discounts on your day off! This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects, • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction, • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture, • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail, • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction, • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment If you’d like to be part of a friendly and challenging (yet fun) environment, with potential for growth, then come join us as a Kitchen Manager. Help us share our culinary expertise with our customers while providing them with a taste of Mexican culture. Become part of our story! While COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in NJ, we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our employees and our customers. We have sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place and we require our employees to: • Continue to wear personal protective equipment (provided), • Allow for temperature screenings Visit us at our Company's website: tacoria.com Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid training Work Location: In person

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