368 Best retail project manager Jobs in West New York, New Jersey (October 2026)

$120000–$135000 yearly

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Construction Project Manager to join our Store Development team! This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual to continue growing Van Leeuwen scoop shops across 12 national markets. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in multi unit retail expansion, takes ownership of projects and is solution oriented (and loves ice cream!). Our Construction Project Manager will report directly to the Vice President of Store Development. While we are based out of Brooklyn, NY, this role has the opportunity to be hybrid or remote. This role will travel at least 50% of the time. Job Responsibilities • Manage multiple scoop shop construction projects simultaneously across all markets, • Establish and strengthen relationships with internal cross functional departments as well as external consultants & vendors: Landlords, Expeditors, AOR's, Engineers, General Contractors, Equipment vendors, Signage fabricators, and other speciality vendors, • Proactively evaluate and improve construction strategies to support the development and build out of our brand's footprint, • Manage project schedules from lease signing thru close out, flagging any potential challenges or delays, • Review, evaluate, and uphold Landlord/Tenant work letters, Tenant Criteria, Construction Rules and Regulations and general lease exhibits, • Prepare project cost estimates and identity cost savings opportunities for budget approval and actively track actual project expenditures, • Lead contractor bidding, leveling, contract negotiation, bid award, percent completion, change order negotiation, payment applications, • Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications and flag cost savings opportunities as well as ensure design compliance with lease obligations, permit requirements, and Van Leeuwen design standards, • Ensure all construction projects obtain necessary permits and variances in compliance with all state and local building/ zoning laws and codes, • Clearly communicate on a regular and timely basis, ensuring that all project participants are informed of project status, problems, and required actions, • Evaluate job site construction progress and quality of work completed, • Resolve construction conflicts in the field and maintain construction quality and progress, • Coordinate inspections and sign offs with GC and local municipalities to ensure a successful turnover, • Perform store turnover walk throughs with GC and Operations team, follow up on punch list completion, • Gather close out documents, manuals, warranties and lien wavers ensuring all Landlord and TI requirements are met and collected in a timely manner Job Requirements • At least 7 to 10 years of experience in a similar role supporting development and/or commercial construction projects approximately 500-2,500 sf, • At least 3 to 5 years in restaurant/ fast casual/ counter service construction, • Proven success in delivering projects on time and on budget, • Ability to interpret construction drawings and engineering specifications, • Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building systems, • Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing infrastructure, and fire protection systems, • Familiarity with local building codes include ADA requirements, • Very strong organizational and communication skills, • Capable of aligning priorities and managing multiple projects simultaneously, • Strong working knowledge of ProCore, Blue Beam Revu, Company Cam or similar applications, • Experience with G Suite (Google Drive, Gchat, Sheets Docs, etc.) is a plus, • Passion for brand standards, retail expansion & ice cream, • Available to travel up to 50% of the time Compensation + Benefits $120,000 to $135,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly Eligible for annual 10% bonus • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide), • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution, • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match, • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan, • Wellness Reimbursement Plan, • Flexible Time Off - No accrual required, • Paid Sick Time, • Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment), • Yearly Performance Reviews Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $120,000---$135,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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Paris Baguette

Franchise Business Consultant (NJ/NY)

22 minutes 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 District Manager 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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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Facilities Repair and Maintenance Technician

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Facilities Repair and Maintenance Technician to join our Store Development team! This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual to support over 40 Van Leeuwen locations. The ideal candidate is someone who is experienced in multi unit retail support, is organized, hands on and resourceful (and loves ice cream!). Our Facilities R+M Technician will report directly to the Director of Facilities. While we are based out of Brooklyn, NY, this role will cover the NY Metro area including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. This is a full time, field based position requiring the flexibility to work off hours including weekends depending on operational needs and scheduled maintenance. Job Responsibilities • Respond to facilities maintenance and repair requests across approximately 40 retail locations throughout New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, • Travel between multiple locations while working in active retail and food-service environments, • Pick up, transport, and deliver tools, materials, equipment, furniture, and replacement parts between locations when required, • Complete routine repairs, preventative maintenance, minor installations, troubleshooting throughout our scoop shops, • Examples of in house repairs include but are not limited to: drywall patching and painting, caulking, minor tile repairs, door and hardware adjustments, toilet and faucet repairs, minor drain cleaning, light fixture replacement, shelving installation, minor trim repairs, ceiling tile replacement, filter replacements, equipment leveling and securing, • Resolve maintenance issues quickly and efficiently, communicate solutions and timing with team members, • Coordinate with outside vendors as needed for larger repair and maintenance projects, • Put together cost estimates and track spending against approved budgets, • Document completed work, materials used, photographs, and outstanding issues through the company's work-order or facilities management system, • Maintain an organized inventory of commonly used tools, materials, hardware, and replacement parts, • Complete preventive maintenance inspections and identify potential problems before they result in equipment failure or disruption to store operations, • Ensure our stores remain safe, functional, clean, and presentable for the operations team and guests, • Support store openings, renovations, refreshes, and special projects as needed Job Requirements • 5+ year of experience in general repairs, facilities maintenance, construction, or a related trade required, • Experience supporting mulit-unit retail or food-service locations strongly preferred.Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, tile, hardware, and general building repairs, • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to determine practical, cost-effective repair solutions, • Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule across multiple locations, • Strong organizational and time-management skills, • Professional communication skills when interacting with store employees, managers, vendors, landlords, and customers, • Familiarity with Service Channel, Company Cam, Gchat and Google Sheets a plus, • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required, • Willingness to travel regularly between locations throughout New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, • Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment, • Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds and perform physical work including bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in tight spaces, • Must have flexibility to work off hours and/or weekends based on business and operational needs, • Must have own vehicle Compensation + Benefits $75,000 - 85,000 annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly Eligible for annual 5% bonus • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide), • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution, • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match, • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan, • Wellness Reimbursement Plan, • Flexible Time Off - No accrual required, • Paid Sick Time, • Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment), • Yearly Performance Reviews, • Mileage and parking reimbursement Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $75,000---$85,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

Reports to: General 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 Our Retailers are brand ambassadors who genuinely love our food, love our brand and are customer obsessed! They pay attention to our guests, to their role, to detail and to our product quality. They are happy to see you and happier to serve you! Our Retailers bring a smile to your face because we believe the world needs more moments of joy. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Providing excellent customer service to all customers that come into the establishment or call for orders following Paris Baguette's high standard of excellence, • Check quality of all the products for displays and organize rotation of displays for all pastries and desserts, • Make beverages on the basis and demand during operating business hours and prepare coffee, • Always keep all areas of the store clean while operating during business hours, • Refill and organize all pasties and beverages on display, • Work with a high sense of urgency, honesty, integrity, and as efficiently as possible., • Assisting guests with any inquiries and educating guests on menu items and any special promotions, • Operate POS system (Toast) and perform tasks such as cash handling and credit card processing with attention to accuracy, • Openness to learn about our quality products, specialty menu items, and coffee, • Pay attention to guests and greet guests by making eye contact, smiling and spreading joy!, • Understanding the guest is the center of it all, • Answering questions and assisting guests with order decisions and processes, • Knowing how to suggestively sell to enhance the guest experience and increasing sales, • Always happy to help! Our retailers want our guests and their fellow team members to feel comfortable and welcome coming to us for assistance. Smiling, spreading joy and being positive with every interaction are non-negotiables, • Working specific stations, as needed: * Barista – As a part of our mission, the barista is crucial role in creating expertly crafted brewed goods for our guests, of the highest quality, delivering joy to everyone!, • POS – Directly interacting with our guests, creating a warm and welcoming bakery café experience, delivering joy to everyone. Additional focal points of this station are packaging pastries to standard, suggesting made to order beverages, and inviting guests to return., • Greeter – Where applicable, the greeter is responsible for offering a warm welcome to our guests and directing them to the appropriate area., • Merchandiser – The merchandiser is a master at work, reinforcing the delectable charm of the bakery display. The merchandiser continually focuses on re-stocking product in all areas of the café, ensuring the displays are aesthetically pleasing and bountiful!, • Pick-Up Specialist – The specialist focuses on spreading joy to our guests by ensuring all pickup and delivery orders are prepared, packaged, and fulfilled in a timely manner. This individual assists with fulfilling our mission by delivering joy to everyone! WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Minimum of 1-2 years of Retail, Customer Service and food handling experience, preferred., • Minimum High School Diploma/GED or Some College, preferred., • Ability to work weekends and holidays., • Positive and passionate attitude!, • High sense of integrity and ownership., • Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)., • Able to lift up to 25 lbs., • Time management, ability to prioritize and follow direction., • Adherence to food safety guidelines., • Proficient on Point of Sale systems, currently Toast. Understand the importance of cash handling and accuracy of transactions., • Feedback is a gift! We can only learn, grow and improve our service if we hear and understand what it is our customers are telling us., • High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with 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 environment., • Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture. SWEET BENEFITS • Flexible work schedule, • Competitive compensation, • Eligible for tips upon completion of training!, • Discounted meals during your shift, • Free Cake for your Birthday, • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits for full time employee

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NY Events

🎓 Business Intern — Management Training Program | Manhattan, NY

NY Events | Spectrum Retail Partner Want real business experience, not just coffee runs? Join our Management Training Program and work directly on live campaigns for Fortune 100 clients — outdoors at events and in retail. The program: ✅ 8–12 month path to running your own projects, uncapped ✅ Hands-on sales, client, and leadership training ✅ Real responsibility from day one — not shadowing What you'll do: ✅ Represent clients at outdoor events & retail activations ✅ Build client relationships and business skills ✅ Take on more ownership as you grow in the program Who we're looking for: ✅ Full-time availability preferred ✅ Students welcome — minimum 3 full business days/week, Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm ✅ Comfortable working outdoors ✅ Motivated, coachable, ready for real responsibility No experience needed — we train you. What you get: 💰 Paid internship 🎓 Hands-on mentorship from team leaders 📈 Structured path toward management in 8–12 months 🚀 Resume-building experience with Fortune 100 brands 📍 Midtown Manhattan | Spectrum Retail Partner Apply now!

$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

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Narofsky Architecture

Architectural Technician

2 months ago

$55000–$70000 yearly

Full-time

Long Island City, Queens

Narofsky Architecture and Design are architects and interior designers. Our reputation of consistently providing high quality work with attention to detail is our mark. Our client base is impressive and our work type is varied, interesting and creative. Project work includes high-end residences, healthcare facilities, commercial spaces, and retail stores This is a great opportunity for recognition and advancement for the right candidates. Candidates will work in a collaborative studio environment among other fun and hardworking professionals. We are located in LIC and seek a friendly, highly motivated, organized, pro-active, creative and self-disciplined individual junior architect with 2- 5 years of practical experience. The required qualifications include but are not limited to: • 2-5 years’ experience in high-end residential design and construction, • Strong Communication skills, • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent, • Proficiency in residential construction documents, • Familiarity with NYS and NYC Building Codes and Building Practices, • Experience with the coordination of consultants including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Structural engineers as well as lighting designers and other consultants, • Strong experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Suite including Photoshop, In-design and other computer application literacy, • Oral and written command of the English Language, • Multi-tasking/time management skills: the ability to work on several projects at the same time in either a management or production role Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Execute projects through all phases of design, • Actively communicate and collaborate with design and technical leadership, • Produce high quality drawings in conformance with project time, scope and quality parameters., • Effectively document designs through Construction Documents, Construction Administration, and final punch list. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Please send a cover letter with salary requirements, resume, professional references, and samples of work, if available. This position is for immediate hire

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