Real Estate Development Manager

Responsibilities

Identify potential locations across the US based upon market research and analysis
Act as a central point of contact for third-party consultants, architects, and designers.
Collaborate with CEO and legal to negotiate and secure favorable terms with Landlords and various vendors.
Cultivate and direct key broker relationships, guiding them on site prioritization and negotiation strategies while tracking pipeline progress
Manage the submission and retrieval of project plans and permits at various local departments, as needed
Keep expansion on track by helping build and manage overall project schedules, budgets, and financing structures.
Coordinate between external vendors and internal teams (Finance, Operations, Accounting, Supply Chain, etc) to ensure seamless openings of new locations and that all parties are aware of timelines
Bridge the gap between real estate, executive vision, and daily operations, turning performance data and field insights into strategic adjustments for how current and future locations operate.
Serve as the central point of contact for Landlords on an ongoing basis
As needed, assist internal teams, especially Operations, with various real estate needs for our cloud kitchen locations (ie, our locations that are not "self-processing"). This might entail stepping up to help with equipment purchasing, project management, and coordination with cloud kitchen facility managers.
Partner directly with the CEO on strategic real estate planning

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of real estate development experience - restaurant industry preferred
A blend of analytical mindset, creative thinking, and operational grit. You are the type of person who does what it takes to reach the finish line.
Excellent organization skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines
A belief (and practice) in the value of getting even the smallest details right
Team player. You look for ways to add value outside your job description.
Experience working collaboratively across an organization
Experience working at a high-growth company is a big plus
Flexibility for travel 1-2x per month.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• 401k with up to a 4% employer match after one year
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote Work
• Paid Family Leave

To Apply

If you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please send an email to [email protected] with "Real Estate Development Manager" in the subject line. Include a one-page pdf resume, and a very short note on why you think there might be the right person. We read every email.