Facilities Manager

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager oversees the maintenance of the building and grounds of multiple restaurant locations, assisting the restaurant management team in the oversight, purchasing and upkeep of equipment and supplies. The Facilities Manager works with the local management team to make sure the building and grounds are maintained, which includes determining and scheduling regular maintenance, repairs and renovation projects. This position must oversee scheduled work as well as negotiate with outside vendors for supplies, repairs and other measures.

The ideal candidate will reside in one of: Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, or Phoenix.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this position’s duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.

• Oversee building projects, maintenance and repair of all restaurant systems, assets and site improvements, including building, parking areas, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utilities and infrastructure systems
• Implement and monitor proactive preventative maintenance programs for each facility. Monitor improvements to energy efficiency, HVAC, life safety, equipment, grease traps, landscaping, etc.
• Schedule vendors to perform work in designated restaurants and provide onsite oversight as needed
• Continually source and re-qualify suppliers. Perform routine assessment of vendor performance, pricing, on-time delivery, specifications, quality of product, workmanship, responsiveness, and issue resolution for the restaurants and other company assets.
• Serve as lead contact for contracts, contact negotiation, and warranty oversight
• Contribute to the development and management of facility maintenance capital projects and budgets for restaurants and other related assets subject to purchase, maintenance and repair
• Under the direction of the Facilities Director, execute all capital projects with time and cost expectations. Audit and approve invoices for scheduled and negotiated work
• Coordinate with restaurant management regarding all facilities activity in the building
• Provide guidance to operations on basic upkeep and maintenance tasks, repair/replace decisions as well as vendor contact and oversight and emergency procedures
• Respond to calls on a 24-7 basis to promptly resolve urgent needs of facilities at existing restaurants
• Regularly visit sites to evaluate conditions and identify potential repairs and facility maintenance projects
• Inform supervisor by written status report and identification of issues requiring escalation or assistance
• Ensure that restaurants meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
• Execute equipment audits and record-taking policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or minimum of 10 years of experience as a Facilities Director or Facilities Manager
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the food service industry, multiunit restaurant experience preferred
• Requires minimum 4-6 years related work experience in a multi-unit, commercial building environment
• Experience managing a budget, reviewing P&L and vendor management
• Proficient in procurement and asset management software applications

Who We Are

First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” accolades, First Watch’s chef-driven menu includes elevated executions of classic favorites along with First Watch specialties such as the Quinoa Power Bowl®, Farm Stand Breakfast Tacos, Avocado Toast, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), Spiked Lavender Lemonade and its signature Million Dollar Bacon. In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp’s inaugural list of the 50 most loved brands in the U.S. In 2023 and 2022, First Watch was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® in Newsweek by the Best Practice Institute. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation’s Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet and recognized with ADP’s coveted Culture at Work Award. First Watch operates more than 530 First Watch restaurants in 29 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.

First Watch is an equal-opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.