Hospitality Design Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Reports to: Vice President of Development

With a projected1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030, Paris Baguette is one of thefastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafes in the world. Our vision is toreestablish the neighborhood bakery cafe as the heart of the community aroundthe world. Paris Baguette's mission isto bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcomingbakery cafe experience that delivers joy to everyone.

If you are someonewho has heart, wants to spread joy, nourish community and is ready to rise tothe occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for theimplementation of the Design & Construction guidelines, managingarchitectural and construction activities involved with new and remodellocations.

The Construction Project Manager will providerecommendations on prototype improvements, supervise the entire developmentprocess from test-fit to project closeout, and provide process-drivenenhancements when appropriate. The ideal candidate will leverage their construction/designknowledge to provide ongoing assistance to help us achieve our vision ofre-establishing the neighborhood bakery cafe as the heart of the communityaround the world.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all facets of the project development process for newand remodel locations including test-fit layouts, CD's, permitting,construction through to opening of the cafe.
• Supervise and manage the construction process while establishingand maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage Paris Baguette preferred architects, general contractors,millwork & sign vendors including ongoing development of new vendors, as needed.
• Ability to develop scope of work, budgets, coordination ofdeliveries and identify risks for projects, project delivery requirements, costestimates and risk identification, as required.
• Track progress of all projects against approved timelinesand goals. Reports on project status and potential delays and then implementsan action plan to meet objectives as needed for on time opening.
• Implement the company's business policies, programs,specifications and procedures related to planning, design and construction ofParis Baguette locations
• Undertake all reasonable measures to ensure that all agreedto new store build/ relocations/ remodels are met for franchisee markets.
• Provide bakery/franchise design assistance and constructionproject management support to the teams to ensure new openings andredevelopments meet corporate design standards.
• Stay current with bakery/franchise industry practicesregarding development plans, design standards and related cost and maintainliaison with Paris Baguette team to identify, cascade, and implement globalprograms and regional initiatives.
• Perform assigned tasks as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction or relatedfield.
• At least, 5-7 years Architecture/Construction ProjectManagement experience in QSR/Retail/Hospitality/Entertainment industry.
• Experience in the Architectural field including commercialand retail related activities.
• Progressive leadership experience in a fast paced andrapidly growing retail environment. Must have a proven multi-unit restaurant developmentbackground leading 100 plus locations.
• Experience with a fast growing, high-volume Franchise companypreferred.
• Bakery/Cafe kitchen construction project managementexperience preferred.
• Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has apassion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with theability 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 feedbackand recognition to every member of the organization, to ensure we have an openand 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-motivatedand driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters acollaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of andcommitment to Paris Baguette's Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.
• Love of travel! Ability to commute to all current Corporateand Franchise locations, as well as proposed National and Internationalopenings.

SWEET BENEFITS

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