Cafe Development & Construction Lead for New Openings

Paris Baguette North America; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off and paid Holidays

Free Cake for your Birthday!

Job summary

Paris Baguette North America is seeking an experienced Development and Construction Leader in Costa Mesa, CA, to manage all facets of café development projects—from test-fit through opening—and to coordinate with internal teams and franchisees to ensure on-time, on-budget openings that meet brand standards.

The ideal candidate has strong construction and project management experience, business acumen, and franchisee relationship skills within café or retail operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction, Business, Hospitality, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in construction project management, café/restaurant development, retail development, operations, or a related field.
• Experience managing commercial construction and/or architectural projects in fast-paced environments such as QSR, restaurant, retail or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of budgets, schedules, permitting, vendors, and risk management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to balance priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and manage project scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, delivery requirements, project schedules, and risk mitigation plans.
• Lead franchisees through the café development and opening process, including onboarding and orientation programs.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Training & Development, HR, Finance & Accounting, IT, Real Estate, Legal, Field Ops, and other departments to ensure opening requirements are met.

Skills

Project management

Café/restaurant development

Retail development

Operations

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction, Business, Hospitality, Operations, or related field

Job description

Paris Baguette North America is seeking an experienced Development and Construction Leader in Costa Mesa, CA, to manage all facets of café development projects—from test-fit through opening—and to coordinate with internal teams and franchisees to ensure on-time, on-budget openings that meet brand standards.

The ideal candidate has strong construction and project management experience, business acumen, and franchisee relationship skills within café or retail operations.