Facilities Manager at Del Taco, LLC – Lake Forest, California

POSITION TITLE:

Facilities Manager

SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing internal employees and external resources to ensure that all restaurants within an assigned geographic area are meeting operating standards for equipment and physical plant expectations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage activities, workload and performance within their restaurant brand
• Ensures all aspects of the physical plant and equipment are properly maintained and functioning including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety and all equipment
• Ensure that all equipment is operational and that proper protocol is being maintained for timely equipment repairs or replacement
• Validate that work is being performed professionally to quality standards and manufacturer expectations
• Confirm with restaurant operations that employees and vendors were professional and effective in handling repairs or replacement of equipment
• Confirm that restaurant operations was adequately communicated with and that it was timely and clear with regards to expectations
• Provide clear and timely feedback to internal direct reports regarding performance and store feedback
• Spot check 3rd party vendor work to confirm compliance with repair and preventative maintenance (PM) expectations and provide feedback to the vendor
• Manage G&A budget for assigned area
• Execute all capital projects with time and cost expectations
• Provide training to all employees

KEY INTERFACES

Internally, the Facilities Manager will interface with the VP of Ops, service techs, the District Managers, General Managers and assistant GM's, and other internal departments as needed.

Externally, the vendors performing the work under contract with the brand, city inspectors or other officials as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong supervisory and problem solving ability
• Financial forecasting and budgeting
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Coordinate, oversee and/or manage repair and maintenance work assignments performed by service providers
• Review work orders to ensure that assignments are completed
• Proven ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• High degree of attention to detail to perform facility inspections on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Ability to manage expectations with internal and external service providers in multiple and remote markets
• Develop scopes of work for repair and maintenance projects
• Obtain and review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects as requested
• Assist with decisions regarding capital expenditures for asset repair versus replacement

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree or some college preferable
• Minimum three to five years' experience with multi-unit restaurant or retail facility management/supervision of in-house technicians and 3rd party vendors
• Be available 24 hours for emergency response
• Occasional overnight travel
• Valid Driver's License

Offering $80,000 - $110,000