Director of Facilities

Senior Director of Facilities | Multi-Unit Restaurant Group | NYC MetroAbout the Opportunity

A well-established, growing restaurant group in the NYC metro area is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Facilities to lead all facilities management, development projects, and operational support across their multi-unit footprint, including restaurants, commissary, and support centers.

This is a strategic leadership role for a facilities professional with deep restaurant/hospitality experience who can combine vision with hands-on execution. This is NYC based, and some travel is required , you will have a team of Facilties Directors -to manage

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute facilities strategy aligned with company growth objectives
• Oversee full project lifecycle: site selection, design, construction, opening, and evaluation
• Lead capital improvements and preventive maintenance programs to optimize performance and asset value

Operational Management

• Direct regional facilities team (Managers, Coordinators, Technicians)
• Serve as expert on FF&E, building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and equipment
• Manage budgets for facilities, R&M, and capital projects across the portfolio
• Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate cost-effective contracts
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements

Systems & Administration

• Administer CMMS platform for maintenance tracking, work orders, and vendor compliance
• Manage warranties, lease obligations, and preventive maintenance schedules
• Provide regular reporting on capital spend, R&M performance, and compliance
• Train and develop facilities staff on systems and SOPs

• 7+ years progressive facilities/development experience in restaurant or hospitality
• Proven success managing 50+ units with operational and capital responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of restaurant building systems and equipment
• Expertise in preventive maintenance, capital projects, and repair/replace analytics
• Experience with CMMS platforms (Service Channel preferred)
• Excellent leadership, budget management, and vendor negotiation skills
• Local to NYC metro area; travel required to all facilities

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision, 401k match (4%), managed PTO, life insurance, transit stipend, cell phone reimbursement, and team member dining discounts.