Facilities Manager

Yoshinoya Companies • Torrance, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilities Manager will oversee maintenance and repair activities across 80+ restaurant locations, ensuring all facilities, equipment, and building systems remain operational and compliant with company standards. This role involves developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, responding to emergency facility issues, and conducting periodic site visits. The Manager will also be responsible for managing the Company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), monitoring service request workflows, and analyzing maintenance data. Additionally, the position entails establishing and maintaining relationships with service providers, negotiating service agreements, and monitoring vendor performance. The Facilities Manager will develop and manage annual operating facilities and capital budgets, review expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, supporting life safety programs, and maintaining accurate records are key aspects of the role. The position also supports restaurant remodels, equipment replacements, and facility improvement projects, coordinating with various teams and external vendors. The Facilities Manager directly supervises Maintenance Technicians, assigning work, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and development.

Requirements

• 5+ years of multi-site facilities management experience, preferably in the restaurant, retail, or hospitality industry.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, food service equipment, and building systems.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and maintenance reporting tools.
• Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Ability to travel regularly to restaurant locations.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing facilities for 50+ locations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair activities across 80+ restaurant locations.
• Ensure all facilities, equipment, and building systems remain operational and compliant with company standards.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Respond to emergency facility issues and coordinate timely resolution.
• Conduct periodic site visits and facility assessments.
• Manage and maintain the Company's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Monitor service request workflows, response times, and vendor performance metrics.
• Analyze maintenance data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Generate reports and dashboards for leadership review.
• Establish and maintain relationships with service providers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Negotiate service agreements, pricing, and contract terms.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct regular vendor reviews and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Develop and manage annual operating facilities and capital budgets.
• Review and approve maintenance and repair expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality and operational reliability.
• Track spending against budget and provide regular financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Support life safety, fire protection, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance programs.
• Maintain accurate records for inspections, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and guests.
• Support restaurant remodels, equipment replacements, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Operations, Construction, and external vendors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Assist with project planning, bidding, execution, and closeout.
• Directly supervise the Maintenance Technician(s) and is responsible for assigning work, monitoring performance, providing coaching and development, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Coordinates daily maintenance activities and ensures timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed