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  • Driver
    Driver
    7 hours ago
    Full-time
    Humboldt Park, Chicago

    About the Company: Founded in 2008 by Ross Sapir, Roadway Moving is built on the core principles of accountability, kindness, generosity, and dedication. These values drive a culture of excellence, where our people—not just our trucks—set us apart in a crowded industry. We believe in investing in both our employees and our clients, fostering an environment rooted in respect, urgency, clear communication, and appreciation. At Roadway, we don't just move boxes, we move lives, and we do it with a commitment to making the experience remarkable for everyone involved. We are seeking a Foreman/Driver who is primarily responsible for both driving and acting as Foreman for jobs. Responsibilities: · Must provide excellent customer service and interact with clients professionally and courteously. · Ensures motor vehicle safety during driving, backing, parking, and all transport activities. · Completes pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintains required job documentation. · Properly reports and documents accidents, incidents, violations, and safety matters per company policy. · Verifies loads, secures cargo, and ensures safe transport from point A to B. · Complies with all traffic laws and state/federal DOT regulations, including maintaining accurate work-hour logs. · Coordinates closely with dispatch, plans routes, and meets delivery schedules. · Performs daily truck maintenance and reports mechanical issues before driving. · Loads and unloads trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment as needed. · Leads and motivates moving teams, ensures safe work environments, follows procedures, maintains professionalism, and completes other assigned duties. Requirements: · At least 2 years of driving experience with a 26 ft truck. · Must have a clean driving record. · Must have recently passed a DOT physical fitness exam (required every 2 years). · Moving experience required. · Knowledge of federal and multi-state DOT laws, driver regulations, and moving requirements is required. · Strong customer service experience is required. · Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced, time-critical environment is required. · Skilled in problem-solving, working safely, and adapting quickly to changing job demands. · Basic English verbal and written communication skills are required. · Must be a flexible, self-directed team player able to work 40+ hours with frequent overtime/weekends, with physical demands including driving, standing/walking, and occasional bending, climbing, and exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and temperature extremes. Note: The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities due to the nature of work performed to accomplish Roadway Mover's mission. Roadway Movers, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Roadway Movers, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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  • District Manager (Chicago)
    District Manager (Chicago)
    2 days ago
    $110000–$115000 yearly
    Full-time
    Chicago

    Job Title: District Manager Reports to: Director of Operations 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 As District Manager you are responsible for maximizing the assigned district's revenue and cash flow growth by efficient use of people, processes and planning. You will be responsible for the execution of an obsessive guest experience that continually exceeds guest expectations. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and vision to their District management staff in our vision to re-establish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart of the community around the world. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Support strategic planning, implementation and follow up initiatives amongst the team of managers in their market., • Responsible for the primary focus on corporate café operations and all aspects of corporate talent, including talent acquisition, retention and development, where applicable., • Offer guidance and mentorship to other members of the operations team in their respective market - when / where applicable., • Identifies the training needs of cafe managers and works in conjunction with training team to execute applicable training., • Facilitates one-on-one or classroom training as appropriate and needed with franchisee teams., • Creates a mentoring and supportive environment focused on continuous development of teams., • Supports franchisee owners and their GMs to ensure they have processes and procedures to manage performance, like skills evaluations and assessments and performance management, • Also support owners and GMs to ensure they are knowledgeable and aware of the training and development curriculum to ensure their teams have the training necessary to do their jobs to the best of their abilities., • Continually inspects the Region/District's Operational and Guest Service standards; consistently communicates standards to cafe managers and ensures execution at café level., • Proactively meets or exceeds guest experiences; deals promptly with complaints received and puts action plans into place to address service gaps., • Consistent with the Region/Districts plan, ensures cafe managers have specific, focused and well-executed sales and marketing plans. Evaluates cafe financial progress and performance and helps to develop action plans accordingly., • Ensures adherence to policies and procedures for food and beverage sales and consumption, food safety and health/sanitation., • Ensures that policies and procedures are in compliance with organization's policies and with all local and state regulations., • Utilizes preventive maintenance programs to maintain cafe facilities., • Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, as well as extended workdays to support business needs., • Other duties may be assigned. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of progressive related experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, hospitality, or restaurant venue are required., • At least 3 to 5 years of progressive management experience managing teams., • Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable., • Thorough knowledge of working Point of Sale (POS) register systems, Toast experience preferred., • Strong Inventory Planning and Management skills required., • P&L capability and sales/marketing skills and abilities., • Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible management style, with a successful record of accomplishment of managing senior 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., • 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, to ensure we have an open and 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-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., • 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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  • Quality Control Specialist
    Quality Control Specialist
    7 hours ago
    Full-time
    Humboldt Park, Chicago

    About the Company: Founded in 2008 by Ross Sapir, Roadway Moving is built on the core principles of accountability, kindness, generosity, and dedication. These values drive a culture of excellence, where our people—not just our trucks—set us apart in a crowded industry. We believe in investing in both our employees and our clients, fostering an environment rooted in respect, urgency, clear communication, and appreciation. At Roadway, we don't just move boxes, we move lives, and we do it with a commitment to making the experience remarkable for everyone involved. We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Field Quality Control Specialist and a Lead to ensure the highest standards are upheld on residential moves throughout the tri-state area. This role is responsible for visiting job sites, evaluating crew performance, and ensuring that all moving operations meet company expectations, safety standards, and client needs—particularly with high-profile clients. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct on-site inspections of packing, loading, unloading, and overall move execution, • Ensure all work meets company policies, customer expectations, and safety regulations, • Monitor crews in real time, offering support and resolving issues as they arise, • Deliver constructive feedback and on-the-spot coaching to moving crews, • Provide exceptional customer service and de-escalate issues professionally when needed, • Serve as a key point of contact for clients during move execution, especially high-profile individuals, • Maintain accurate records of job visits, client feedback, and quality metrics, • Collaborate with dispatch and operations to address issues and improve processes, • Identify recurring problems and recommend improvements to training or procedures, • Support new crew member training on quality standards, safety, and professionalism, • Generate reports if and when needed on the field performance Qualifications: • Prior experience in quality audit the moving industry, consumer service, or hospitality is needed, • Moving experience required, • Strong customer service skills; ability to remain calm, courteous, and solution-oriented, • Must be comfortable dealing with high-net-worth and VIP clientele, • Clean driving record and valid driver's license (company vehicle provided), • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written in English), • Proven ability to assess team performance and give effective feedback, • Physically able to be on-site, including walking, lifting, and evaluating loading processes, • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, • Strong attention to detail, • Tech-savvy and comfortable with basic reporting tools and mobile communication Salary depends on the level of role and experience: $23/h - 35/h This role may be filled at the Specialist or Lead level depending on experience and demonstrated capability. Note: The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities due to the nature of work performed to accomplish Roadway Mover's mission. Roadway Movers, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Roadway Movers, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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  • Quality Control Manager (Chicago)
    Quality Control Manager (Chicago)
    6 days ago
    $65000–$72000 yearly
    Full-time
    Chicago

    Reports to: Director of Quality Control 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 position of Quality Control Manager is responsible for auditing Paris Baguette's standards for all our food, baked products, and beverages while ensuring all-around quality assurance for such products across all of our cafes, with an emphasis on ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures, food safety standards, government regulations, and following up that we are using best practice standards and continually improving programs in place. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Champion adherence of all elements of the food safety and quality roadmap to ensure integration in all cafes., • Coach and advise the café teams to ensure an adherence to all Company standards regarding quality., • Monitor progress on opportunities and follow up with café teams to ensure corrective actions are taken to address issues where needed., • Partner with café production teams and district production managers to provide any necessary feedback to ensure consistency in production standards., • Address non-compliance concerns by supporting district managers and district production managers with follow up suggestions for corrective actions needed in cafes based on assessments and visits., • Support café production teams and District Production Managers by reinforcing updates and product specification changes as necessary., • Audit external suppliers for food safety, food quality, and ingredient specification compliance., • Inspect ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products for compliance with company standards and specifications. • Help conduct studies to identify problems, potential problems, or continuous improvement opportunities relating to food quality and food safety., • Utilize data collection, trend information, and analysis to drive continuous improvement, • Format and compose weekly, monthly and annual QC quality and food safety reports, • Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE • Related bachelor's degree, preferably in Food Science, Engineering or Business Administration, • At least 1-2 years' relevant experience, • Knowledge of food production processes, sanitation, quality programs, • Knowledge of food production techniques, food microbiology and food sanitary safety practices and procedures, • 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 teamwork 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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