Job Description
Job Description
Position:Operations Facilities Manager
Location:Tampa, Fl or Dallas, Tx (up to 50% travel required)
Salary:$80K-$90K + Bonus
Growing Hospitality Services provider seeks a hands-on Facilities Manager to join their team.
Responsibilities:
Construction/Renovation & Buildouts: Lead facility improvement projects including remodeling, renovations, and space reconfigurations.
Manage all aspects of new kitchen buildouts: site assessments, design collaboration, permitting, budgeting, and execution.
Work closely with architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure project timelines and specifications are met.
Monitor construction progress and report regularly to leadership on status, risks, and cost control.
Facilities & Lease Management: Oversee the day-to-day operational maintenance of 20 kitchen facilities (Refrigeration repairs, Major kitchen equipment, HVAC, etc.)
Manage and negotiate lease agreements and renewals in collaboration with legal or real estate partners.
Maintain accurate lease documentation and track key dates (e.g., renewals, new leases, rent escalations, expirations).
Secure service contracts for HVAC, hood maintenance and cleaning, pest control and refrigeration
Leasing & Compliance: Ensure all locations maintain up-to-date business licenses, health permits, and fire/safety certifications
Serve as the point of contact for regulatory inspections and coordinate responses to violations or citations.
Maintain an organized database of all compliance documents and renewal schedules.
Procurement & Equipment: Oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and installation of kitchen equipment and infrastructure.
Develop and manage vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement and service agreements.
Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and service requests for all kitchen equipment.
Budgeting & Reporting: Develop and manage annual budgets for facility operations & capital expenditures.
Track and report on KPIs related to maintenance, capital projects, and facility utilization.
Recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in multi-site facility management, preferably within the food service, hotel, supermarket or hospitality industry.
CFM (Certified Facility Manager) or FMP (Facility Management Professional) certification a plus
Strong knowledge of lease negotiations, building codes, health & safety regulations.
Proven experience managing construction or renovation projects.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project).
Valid driver's license and ability to travel between locations as needed (up to 50%).