Cafe Development & Construction Project Manager

Report to: Director of Construction

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 role manages all facets of Paris Baguette development projects, including initially coordination purchases, construction activities, coordinates internal teams and external partners, and works closely with franchisees to ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and aligned with Paris Baguette standards and the Café Development Roadmap.

This position connects Development, Operations, Marketing, Training and other support center departments to Franchise teams to ensure clear communication, accountability, and timely execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction and project management experience, business acumen, franchisee relationship skills, and an understanding of café or retail operations.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Development & Construction

• Manage all facets of the development process for new, relocated, and remodel café projects, from initial test-fit and design development through permitting, construction, final completion, and opening.
• Consult and guide construction activities to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with Paris Baguette design standards, specifications, approved scope, budget, and timeline.
• Manage Paris Baguette preferred general contractors, millwork vendors, sign vendors, and other project partners, including the development of new vendor relationships as needed.
• Develop and manage project scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, delivery requirements, project schedules, and risk mitigation plans.
• Review project progress regularly and identify potential delays, cost issues, construction risks, or other obstacles that may impact the opening.
• Develop and implement action plans to address project delays and ensure timely completion.
• Provide recommendations for prototype, design, construction, and development process improvements.
• Provide construction and design guidance to franchisees and internal teams to ensure new cafés and redevelopments meet Paris Baguette standards.
• Ensure all construction-related requirements are coordinated with franchisee markets and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strong communication with architects, contractors, vendors, franchisees, Operations, Development, and Support Center teams throughout the project lifecycle.

New Café Opening & Franchisee Management

• Establish and maintain credible, collaborative relationships with franchise owners and General Managers throughout the development and opening process.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned franchisees during new café openings and transfers, providing guidance and ensuring expectations are clearly communicated.
• Lead franchisees through the café development and opening process, including applicable onboarding and orientation programs.
• Coordinate the transition from construction completion to operational readiness and grand opening.
• Ensure each café is set up and ready to operate in accordance with Paris Baguette standards, including merchandising, station setup, wall items, signage, and other opening requirements.
• Support franchisees in identifying and resolving questions, concerns, and issues that may impact the development or…