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  • Head of Construction
    Head of Construction
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    New York

    About Us ------------ At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention-to-detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading. Add a Spark to the Ordinary... ------------------------------ Blank Street is seeking a Head of Construction (US) to lead the planning and execution of a high-volume pipeline of new café builds across the United States. This role owns end-to-end delivery — from pre-construction due diligence through closeout — ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards at scale. Reporting to the Director of Real Estate, the Head of Construction will lead two Senior Project Managers and will have the ability to grow the team as our footprint expands. This is a highly cross-functional role partnering closely with Real Estate Strategy, Design, Operations, Finance, and external vendors to bring new cafés to life. Who We're Looking For --------------------- • A construction leader who combines strategic planning with hands-on execution and a bias toward action., • Strong people manager and coach with experience building and scaling high-performing teams., • Direct experience managing dozens of concurrent retail construction projects, ideally in QSR and/or food & beverage, while balancing complex stakeholders and fast-moving timelines., • A clear communicator who can influence across disciplines and levels, and who values high standards and attention to detail., • Comfortable in ambiguity, able to create structure, and excited to build repeatable processes. What You'll Own --------------- • Lead the US construction function, setting strategy, standards, and operating rhythm to support rapid growth., • Deliver an aggressive annual new café opening plan, building the team, tools, vendor network, and operating cadence required to consistently open many sites each year., • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Senior Project Managers; define resourcing plans and hire to scale as needed., • Own project delivery for new store builds and remodels initiatives from pre-construction through turnover and punch-list., • Establish and maintain project schedules, scopes, budgets, and risk mitigation plans; provide clear reporting to leadership., • Drive vendor and partner performance including general contractors, subcontractors, architects/engineers, expeditors, and consultants., • Partner with Real Estate and Design to confirm site feasibility, optimize constructability, and protect the customer and brand experience., • Ensure compliance with building codes, permitting requirements, safety standards, and Blank Street policies., • Build and continuously improve tools and processes (playbooks, templates, cost benchmarking, closeout standards, lessons learned)., • Oversee procurement and cost control practices, change order management, and forecasting accuracy., • Lead handoff to Operations and Facilities, ensuring readiness, documentation, and smooth openings. Requirements ------------ • 10+ years of construction and/or project management experience, including significant experience delivering commercial retail/hospitality projects., • 5+ years leading teams, with demonstrated success developing talent and creating accountability., • Proven track record delivering multiple concurrent projects across varied geographies., • Deep knowledge of the full construction lifecycle including budgeting, scheduling, contracts, permitting, and closeout., • Strong financial acumen with experience managing capital budgets, forecasting, and change control., • Working knowledge of US building codes, safety practices, and contractor management best practices., • Willingness to travel regularly to US project sites as needed., • Authorized to work in the United States. Benefits & Perks ----------------- • $170,000 - $190,000 annual base salary, • Blank Street, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York City at the time of posting. Our salaries are rooted in the desire to pay competitively relative to our organization size and industry, reflecting just one part of the total compensation package. Additional components include equity, healthcare benefits, paid time off and various work perks (commuter benefits, free coffee). Details will be discussed during the interview process. Blank Street may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future., • Equity package, • 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time), • Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers, • Commuter benefits, • Parental leave, • Bereavement leave, • Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️, • Regular social outings with the team, • Free Blank Street swag

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  • Security Officer
    Security Officer
    16 days ago
    $29.12 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Security and Safety Supervisor - Night Shift New York Law School (NYLS), located in the heart of Tribeca, seeks a Security and Safety Supervisor for the night shift of 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. The Security Supervisor, under the supervision of the Manager of Security and Life Safety and the Vice President of Security and Community Affairs, will be responsible for training, supervising, and leading a security team of three to 10 security officers at our multi-building campus site during a tour of duty, along with a wide range of security and fire life safety tasks. Responsibilities: • Enforce security, safety, and fire prevention guidelines while preventing theft and damage to law school and community property throughout the campus., • Report any security, safety, or maintenance deficiencies to the appropriate personnel and/or department during each tour of duty., • Write detailed incident reports and/or other security-related reports., • Communicate with law school personnel using handheld radio, email, and mobile technologies such as a cellular phone and/or a tablet device. Serve as a liaison to faculty, staff, and students when performing duties., • Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly tests of security and life safety equipment and communications equipment., • Ensure staff always maintain cleanliness and orderliness at security posts and locker rooms., • Respond to and resolve security and life safety issues or problems as they occur., • Provide back-up relief and assist other security officers as needed., • Respond and serve as the incident command for all school emergencies according to security and safety guidelines while on duty, and provide standard first aid and/or CPR if needed., • Assist city, state, or federal law enforcement personnel to the extent possible within the limits of Security Officers' authority and the law., • When serving as the on-duty Fire Life Safety Director (FLSD), monitor all fire alarm systems, implement the evacuation plan following an alarm condition, conduct required tests, update records as required by law, coordinate with the fire safety team, and train Building Evacuation Supervisors., • Help to support the law school’s emergency preparedness activities and contribute suggestions and recommendations for resolving operational issues and/or problems., • Exercise first-level supervision of a security team consisting of law school and contract security personnel at multiple physical sites during each tour of duty, ensuring each officer is in proper uniform, and resolving work problems., • Conduct security briefings with security staff to highlight the day’s activities, security issues, etc., assigning breaks and mealtimes, and delegating tasks to security personnel for each tour of duty., • Ensure security staff adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure staff are providing excellent customer service to members of the law school community., • Monitor security staff conducting roving patrols by foot inside and outside of law school facilities., • Ensure security staff conduct thorough investigations of all complaints of disturbance, accidents, infractions, and criminal activity occurring on campus and undertake appropriate action or response., • Review, analyse, and evaluate reports and records, discuss reports with security staff to ensure accuracy and completeness, and assist security staff in writing reports., • Maintain the daily and weekly work schedule as changes occur and find replacement coverage when scheduling gaps occur., • Review and submit your NYLS timecards every week., • Conduct and aid in training programs, communicate job expectations, and coach staff in daily security operations campus-wide., • Enforce departmental policies and procedures, administer disciplinary actions to staff in collaboration with the Manager of Security and Life Safety when approved., • Advise security staff of new / revised security and safety policies and procedures to provide quality control., • Perform additional security and life safety-related duties as assigned by the Manager of Security and Life Safety and Vice President of Security and Community Affairs. Education and Experience Requirements • Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or one (1) year of relevant work experience in security, law enforcement, military, or emergency management, and 30 college credits., • 8-Hour pre-assignment certificate from an approved New York State Division of Licensing Services Security Guard School., • 16-Hour on-the-job (OTJ) certificate from an approved New York State Division of Licensing Services Security Guard School within 90 days of employment., • Ability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License and First Aid and CPR/AED Certification within six months of employment, and a New York City Fire Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness within one year of employment. Ability to obtain and maintain a FDNY Fire Watch Certificate of Fitness within six months of employment., • Proficiency using handheld radio, cellular phone, and/or tablet devices, and standard desktop computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook., • Excellent interpersonal skills and experience communicating and working with others in a customer service and/or public safety environment., • Experience and/or ability to detect security and life safety problems and report information to the appropriate personnel., • Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and keep track of many different assignments at once., • Ability to write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to receive and understand detailed information and experience writing detailed reports and correspondence, provide instruction, and communicate information effectively., • Physically capable of responding quickly and appropriately to emergencies and of standing, sitting, and/or bending knees for extended periods of time to be extremely mobile., • Flexibility to work outside regularly scheduled work hours (including weekends and holidays) as required, and ability to adapt physically and psychologically to the changing needs and priorities of the Office of Security and Life Safety and the Law School. Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or two (2) years of relevant work experience in security, law enforcement, military, or emergency management, and 60 college credits., • New York State Security Guard License and/or New York State Peace Officer License, New York City Fire Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness, New York City Fire Watch Certificate of Fitness, and First Aid and CPR/AED certification., • Previous experience working in public safety at a school or college., • Previous experience training and/or leading/supervising security staff, and experience in taking initiative with little or no supervision., • Knowledge of emergency management and incident command principles., • FEMA professional development series (PDS) certificate, ICS-100-200. Compensation: This position offers an hourly rate of $29.12 and an annual salary of $56,784.00. Compensation includes a competitive benefits package.

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  • Assistant Restaurant Manager
    Assistant Restaurant Manager
    25 days ago
    Full-time
    Newark

    Job description Position Summary The Assistant Manager will drive the strategic integration of Fresh Coast Restaurant into a unified, scalable restaurant concept while leading daily operations, team performance, and the execution of pop-up and catering initiatives. This role requires a hands-on operator with strong leadership, business acumen, and the ability to build systems that support growth without compromising quality, culture, or profitability. Key Responsibilities/Concept Integration & Brand Leadership • Lead the integration of Proven Poke and Fresh Coast into a single, cohesive brand and operating model, • Partner with ownership and culinary leadership to align menu development, service standards, pricing, and brand positioning, • Design, implement, and enforce standardized operating procedures across all locations and events, • Ensure consistency in guest experience, product quality, and brand execution Restaurant Operations • Oversee all day-to-day operations across front-of-house and back-of-house, • Manage labor, food costs, inventory, scheduling, and vendor relationships, • Track and optimize key performance indicators, including sales, margins, guest satisfaction, and employee retention, • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations Team Leadership & Development • Recruit, train, and develop both management and hourly team members, • Build and maintain a high-performance, accountable, and team-oriented culture, • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development, • Lead by example through active floor and kitchen presence Pop-Up & Catering Operations • Plan and execute pop-up restaurants and catering events from concept through completion, • Oversee logistics including staffing, menu execution, equipment, transportation, and setup, • Serve as the on-site leader to ensure seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences, • Identify and pursue new opportunities to expand catering and pop-up revenue streams Financial & Strategic Management • Develop and manage operational and event budgets, • Analyze financial performance and implement strategies to achieve profitability targets, • Support growth initiatives, including new locations, partnerships, and special projects Qualifications • 5+ years of restaurant management experience; multi-unit or concept development experience preferred, • Proven leadership in fast-casual or full-service environments, • Strong financial, operational, and organizational capabilities, • Experience with catering, pop-ups, or off-site events preferred, • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and event-based schedules Core Competencies • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong passion for hospitality, • Ability to build scalable systems while remaining agile, • Detail-oriented with strong strategic awareness, • Commitment to brand integrity and guest-first service Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Application Question(s): • What is the pay range that you are desiring for this job? Experience: • Restaurant management: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: • ServSafe (Required) Ability to Commute: • Newark, NJ 07102 (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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  • Food Rescue & Distribution Manager
    Food Rescue & Distribution Manager
    1 month ago
    $22–$26 hourly
    Part-time
    Clifton

    At The Food Brigade, we are committed to reducing food insecurity and food waste by connecting communities with fresh, nutritious food and supportive services. The Food Rescue & Distribution Manager plays a vital role in advancing this mission by leading the coordination of food rescue efforts and Mobile Farmer’s Market (MFM) distributions. This position ensures that high-quality food reaches those who need it most while fostering community engagement and access to essential resources. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage food rescue operations, including identifying and securing food suppliers, • Maintain ongoing communication and coordination with vendors to schedule and execute pickups, • Develop and manage distribution schedules to ensure consistent, equitable food access, • Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate supply, quality, and product variety, • Plan and prepare inventory for each distribution and stock the Mobile Farmer’s Market accordingly, • Assist in and co-manage all MFM distributions alongside the Driver, • Register new clients on-site and provide outreach at remote distribution locations, • Connect clients with additional services, including brick-and-mortar assistance and wraparound support programs, • Support warehouse operations, including inventory handling and organization, • Routinely lift and move 35-50 pounds unassisted, • Use a pallet jack, pallet stacker, hand truck, • Drive a cargo van, box truck, and Mobile Farmer’s Market as needed, • Conduct food pickups from suppliers/donors and delivery to our multiple locations, and ensure safe transport and handling procedures, • Prepare and deliver weekly reports to the Executive Director Collaboration: • Work closely with the Executive Director and Operations Director to support program goals and operational effectiveness Requirements: • Background check required, • Clean driving record required, • Commitment to mandatory in-house training and continuing education, including Food Handler Safety Certification, customer service, and de-escalation practices Preferred Qualifications (not required): • Experience in food rescue, food distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations, • Background in nonprofit, community outreach, or social services, • Experience working with diverse and underserved populations, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments, • Ability to operate box trucks or similar commercial vehicles

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