Real Estate Manager

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 FORWe 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; 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 RESPONSIBILITIESTracks and reports on market progress from initial strategy through full development.Collaborates with broker network to present new café site recommendation packages for approvalNegotiates lease and purchases contracts for the acquisition of approved sites for corporate sites in partnership with Legal TeamMaintains schedule and project management for critical deadlines within the development period for contracts in partnership with stakeholders and involved partiesDetermines site feasibility and develops pro-forma budget in collaboration with Accounting Team to ensure contract-related monetary obligations are metCoordinates, 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 departmentsMaintains documentation and legal instrumentsPrepares the Proposed Location Summary to the Real Estate Committee for review and approval. 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 cafeProvides needed information/documentation to Attorneys, Engineers, and Brokers in matters concerning licensing or leasingOther duties may be assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVEFranchise experience, specifically working with franchisees to find sites through local brokers, requiredAt least 1-2 years of experience in Commercial Real EstateKnowledge of and ability to utilize geo-demographic and GIS platformsKnowledge of site development, real estate trends, and practicesExperience with prototypical restaurant developmentMicrosoft Proficient: Excel, PowerPoint, and WordFlexible, 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 teamwork environment.Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.SWEET BENEFITSCompetitive compensationFree Cake for your BirthdayMedical, Dental, Vision benefits401K Retirement PlanPaid time off, paid HolidaysHigh Performance Culture

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000