Director of Construction and Design - Fast Hire

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

As the Director of Construction and Design, you will be responsible for the implementation of Design and Construction guidelines and managing all architectural and construction activities involved with new and remodeled locations. You will provide ongoing professional construction and design assistance to Paris Baguette, prototype improvements and supervise the development process, and incorporate process-driven improvements. The ideal candidate will help to achieve our vision of re-establishing the neighborhood bakery cafe as the heart of the community around the world.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all facets of the project development process for new locations including layouts, CD’s, construction and openings.
• Supervise and lead Construction Team and processes while also managing construction of new locations.
• Manage preferred Architects and General Contractors and source others as needed.
• Prepare scope of work, project delivery requirements, cost estimates and risk identification as required for projects.
• Track progress of all projects against approved timelines and goals. Report on project status and potential delays and implement action plan to meet objectives for on-time café opening.
• Implement company’s business policies, programs, specifications and procedures related to planning, design and construction of Paris Baguette locations.
• Undertake all reasonable measures to ensure that agreed-to new store build/ relocations/ remodels are met for franchisee markets.
• Provide bakery/franchise design assistance and construction project management support to the teams in order to ensure new openings and redevelopments are up to corporate standards.
• Keep abreast of bakery/franchise industry practices regarding development plans, design standards and related cost.
• Maintain liaison with Paris Baguette team in order to identify, cascade, and implement global programs and regional initiatives.
• Provide bakery/franchise design assistance and construction project management support to the teams in order to ensure new openings and redevelopments are up to corporate standards.
• Other duties, as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction, or related field
• At least, 5-7 years Architecture/Construction experience in Commercial/Retail/Hospitality/Entertainment industry
• Progressive leadership experience in a fast paced and rapidly growing retail environment. Must have a proven background in multi-unit restaurant operations leading 100+ locations.
• Experience with a fast growing Franchise company, required.
• Experience with high volume new store openings, required.
• 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 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 current Corporate and Franchise locations, as well as proposed openings as needed.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Free Cake for your Birthday
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid time off, paid Holidays
• High Performance Culture