Real Estate Manager

Reports to : Director of Real Estate

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

We are seeking a Real Estate Manager who will serve as the Paris

Baguette Real Estate expert. This individual will coordinate and manage all

phases and functions of Real Estate; Managing market-specific growth

strategies, new café site acquisition, including real estate administration.

Real Estate Manager will act as the spokesperson for the company in

communications with brokers and landlords and perform and execute all assigned

projects and tasks.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tracks and reports on market progress from initial strategy

through full development.

Develops market penetration strategy in new and existing

markets, consistent with company’s expansion strategy, utilizing

geo-demographic and GIS platforms in conjunction with other forecasting tools

Collaborates with broker network to present new café site

recommendation packages for approval

Negotiates lease and purchases contracts for the acquisition

of approved sites for corporate sites in partnership with Legal Team

Maintains schedule and project management for critical

deadlines within the development period for contracts in partnership with

stakeholders and involved parties

Determines site feasibility and develops pro-forma budget in

collaboration with Accounting Team to ensure contract-related monetary

obligations are met

Coordinates, manages and communicates new café development

schedule and critical dates.

Prepares agenda and reports on real estate issues for weekly

meetings and manages administrative duties, which include coordination between

departments

Maintains documentation, legal instruments, and payment of

bills

Implements a Real Estate Market Plan to ensure continued aggressive

Real Estate growth program

Prepares the Proposed Location Summary to the Real Estate

Committee for review and approval. Prepares projections on estimated sales,

operating margin, profits, return on investment and capital expenditures

Promotes accuracy and timeliness to maintaining a portfolio

of profitable properties; Maintains Option Renewal Book

Investigates city and state licensing requirements to ensure

the company’s compliance in the licensing process. Makes proper and timely

applications for various permits and licenses

Maintains a constant check on café licenses and makes

necessary changes based on town or state ruling

Coordinates all real estate legal documentation with legal

counsel to ensure accuracy.

Negotiates lease terms and extensions and coordinates with

Operations, Finance and Legal on final draft of lease agreements. Coordinates

terms, conditions and timing to assure targeted opening of a café, transfer of

a Café to Franchise, or closing of an existing cafe

Represents the Real Estate Department when required at all

hearings regarding licenses and permits

Handles the sale / lease of any Company property, including

screening of tenants, negotiating lease and obtaining approvals necessary from

landlords

Provides needed information / documentation to Attorneys,

Engineers, and Brokers in matters concerning licensing or leasing

Other duties may be assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• QSR / Fast-casual restaurant experience, required
• Bakery / Café experience preferred
• Franchise experience, specifically working with franchisees

to find sites through local brokers, required

• Must reside within driving distance of Northern New Jersey
• At least, 5+ years of experience in Commercial Real Estate
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize geo-demographic and GIS

platforms

Knowledge of site development, real estate trends, and

practices

• Experience with prototypical restaurant development
• Microsoft Proficient : Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible work style,

with a successful track record of supporting 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 and

franchisee relationships.

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, along with Franchisees, to

ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high-performance standards.

High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with,

and support 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 team work 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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