Regional Facilities Manager, Mid- Central Region
Finance
Dallas, TX
October 7, 2024
Regional Facilities Manager
What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and seek every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is short. Work happy. At Brinker, we connect, serve, and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests and community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results: Engaging Team Members, Bringing Back Guests, Growing Sales, and Increasing Profits.
Job Summary
***The ideal candidate will reside in or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, or Virginia*** This position is responsible for functioning as the liaison between Facilities and Operations. The candidate hired for this position is also the technical expert for restaurant operators (Managers & above restaurant leaders), contractors, and equipment vendors for all restaurant maintenance. The RFM team member will coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Your Key Job Functions
• Serve as "technical expert" for restaurant managers and above restaurant leaders (Directors of operations) concerning maintenance and repair, equipment repair/replace decisions, providing the necessary direction or ownership as required for resolution.
• As the subject matter expert, coach and teach operators on M&R cost savings, equipment care, company policies and procedures, suppliers, and vendor management.
• Active management of vendor base including selection, scheduling and communication, project bidding, tracking and closeout.
• Assist restaurant operators in ensuring they receive timely, cost-effective service per company expectations and SLAs.
• Ability to shift priorities, overcome obstacles and deliver results timely as the RFM serves as the primary point of contact for facility-related issues within the region.
• Perform annual assessments of each restaurant that you will be assigned and reacting to ensure brand standards are met.
• Assist restaurants with any potential facilities related escalation or emergencies.
• Manage Facility Budgets within plan, understand variances and ensure a smooth recovery, within company policies and procedures.
• Project Management of smaller scope capital and remodel projects as needed or determined by Operations/Facilities.
• Conduct site inspections for Reimage restaurants or as needed for specific geographic region/concept needs.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
What You Bring to the Team
• 3-5 Years Restaurant Facilities/Operations experience
• College Degree (Construction management, project management) preferred.
• Experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), managing wo#, reporting and budgets.
• Self-motivated and customer service oriented, with ability to work independently, as well as, collaboratively with a team.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office. (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Working knowledge of specific construction techniques, methods, and practices.
Why Brinker
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential. Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your wellbeing with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give back programs. Check our Careers page for more exciting opportunities! Brinker Careers Join our talent communities!
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