Manager, Strategic Real Estate Development

Yum! • Irvine, CA

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Strategic Real Estate Development for Habit Burger & Grill is a key contributor to the brand’s growth strategy, responsible for supporting strategic market planning, pipeline development, and financial evaluation of new restaurant opportunities across North America.
This role blends analytical rigor, cross-functional partnership, and clear business storytelling to guide capital investment decisions. You will lead financial assessments of prospective developments, help shape the growth roadmap, and present recommendations directly to Habit leadership. This is a high-impact role that supports Habit’s evolving real estate strategy, including end cap, in-line, conversion, and freestanding assets.
Reporting to the Head of Real Estate & Franchising, you will collaborate closely with real estate and development teams, and drive alignment with franchisee and brand leaders.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay with benefits including:
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus additional sick days
• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Up to 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating holidays
• The company provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize
• Competitive bonus program for eligible roles
• Recognition-based culture.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including prescription drug benefits & 100% preventative care starting on Day 1
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents
• Generous parental leave
• Onsite Childcare through Bright Horizons
• 401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution
• Up to 2 Paid Days to Volunteer for any non-profit or charitable organization important to you
• Access to LinkedIn Learning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees