Operational Facilities Manager at Ethan Stowell Restaurants Ethan Stowell Restaurants is growing, and we are looking for the right person to join our team as the Operational Facilities Manager. Our facilities department provides support to each of our locations ~ providing our managers, chefs, partners, and vendors, with the tools they need to take care of our guests and each other. The role of the Operational Facilities Manager is to work hand in hand with our facilities team in the field as well as with our development team on both day to day issues and new and exciting long term projects. You will report to the Director of Development and collaborate with the leadership on the improvement and maintenance of our current restaurant locations and offer creative solutions during the design and construction of new properties.
Benefits and Perks
What Ethan Stowell Restaurants offers:
At ESR we support and encourage all full time staff members to work a 4 day or 40 hour work week
A fun and always changing work environment
Great Salary - range of $75,000 - $90,000
Opportunity for advancement
Great environment to learn and perfect your skills
Universal Paid Time Off Benefit
Paid Sick Safe Leave Time Off Benefit
Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Benefits
Employee Dining Discount at all ESR restaurants
401(k) Plan
Pre-Tax Cost savings commuter and parking program
Supplemental Insurance coverages - Disability, Life, Accident
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Incentive Program
Responsibilities
Assist in the project management of a broad range of projects ~ from facilities, maintenance schedules, construction, renovation, implementation, equipment selection, and any other major projects that arise and need support related to facilities management
Work as a partner to the field based facilities manager and technicians to assess challenges, work on efficiencies, and reduce overhead of operations. Schedule work and personal time symmetry, while providing the best possible support for our properties
Work with the Operations Managers to set goals and drive the business towards them. This includes facilitating repairs and upgrades to existing equipment, managing warranties, and deciding on replacement for all major equipment
Schedule and prioritize facilities needs for all properties through internal teams or third party vendors. Provide oversight of facilities vendors such as security, pest control, grease trap cleaning, cooking oil removal, hood cleanings, waste removal, etc
Demonstrate preparedness in handling emergency situations that affect operations of any and all properties
Provide support in the permitting processes, inspection support, utilities / vendor setup and management alongside the finance department. Help operations and finance in forecasting of individual property facilities spend, incidental project spends, and departmental spends
Work with the development team during the design phase to ensure spaces are functional and serviceable
Take an active role in new construction projects; including as needed construction meetings, owner managed contractor management, owner supplied equipment and goods
Qualifications
Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills and a professional, engaging, leadership style
Exhibit a service and teamwork-focused mindset and collaborative approach to relationship building
Experience in relevant fields such as foodservice, facilities management, construction management, project management, property management, operations, etc
Knowledgeable in ticketing systems, facilities management platforms, project management platforms, permitting, warranty management, all a plus
Knowledge of general construction/maintenance skills such as electrical, plumbing, hvac, carpentry, framing, painting, hvac, equipment repair, etc, all a plus
Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work on your feet for most of the day
Must be flexible to respond and support teams in crisis situations