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Head of Facilities & Maintenance

The Head of Facilities and Safety is responsible for the strategic oversight and hands-on management of facility operations, maintenance, and safety programs across multiple restaurant locations. This leadership role ensures that all units operate in safe, clean, and fully functional environments while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. The role drives proactive maintenance strategies, supports operational efficiency, and upholds brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management:

  • Oversee facility operations across all locations, including kitchen equipment, HVAC, plumbing, and dining areas.

  • Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs and ensure rapid response to urgent repairs.

  • Partner with construction teams for new location openings, remodels, and upgrades.

  • Ensure exterior maintenance (e.g., landscaping, signage) aligns with company standards for appearance and functionality.

  • Maintain facilities to support safe and positive guest experiences.

Health & Safety Oversight:

  • Design and implement safety programs aligned with OSHA, local health departments, and regulatory guidelines.

  • Conduct regular safety and cleanliness audits across all locations.

  • Develop emergency preparedness and disaster recovery protocols.

Team & Vendor Management:

  • Lead a distributed team of facilities and safety personnel.

  • Manage third-party vendors for services such as maintenance, janitorial, pest control, fire safety, and security.

  • Oversee vendor performance and ensure adherence to service level expectations.

Strategic Planning & Budgeting:

  • Create and manage budgets for facilities and safety operations.

  • Collaborate with leadership to plan capital improvements and prioritize investments.

Training & Culture:

  • Provide operational teams with training and resources on maintenance and safety compliance.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and cleanliness throughout all locations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Hospitality Management, or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of 7 years in facilities and safety leadership, preferably in multi-unit restaurant, foodservice, or hospitality settings.

  • Strong working knowledge of building systems, commercial kitchen equipment, and health/safety compliance requirements.

  • Experience leading remote teams and managing multiple locations.

  • Effective project management, communication, and vendor negotiation skills.

  • Experience with landscaping oversight is a plus.

  • OSHA certification and familiarity with food safety protocols (e.g., ServSafe) preferred.

  • Willingness to travel regularly between locations.

Working Conditions:

  • Primarily field-based with frequent travel to restaurant locations.

  • Availability required Monday through Saturday.

  • Must be responsive to emergency facilities or safety issues, including after hours, weekends, and holidays if needed.

  • Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for urgent projects or inspections.

This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to info@mksearch.com for consideration in future opportunities.