Multi-Restaurant Maintenance Manager - Big Woods Restaurants IN
About The Position
Big Woods Restaurants, a fast-growing Indiana hospitality group, is seeking an experienced Multi-Restaurant Maintenance Manager to support our five locations across the state, including Nashville, IN. We are a well-known local brand with a strong reputation for great food, craft beverages, and exceptional guest experiences. As we continue to expand, we need a skilled facilities leader who can ensure our restaurants remain safe, efficient, and fully operational. The Multi-Restaurant Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance, repairs, and facility operations across multiple restaurant locations. This role requires strong technical knowledge of building systems, hands-on repair skills, and experience managing maintenance for multi-unit or multi-site operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and able to prioritize maintenance needs to keep all restaurants running smoothly.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- 5+ years of maintenance management experience
- 2+ years managing maintenance across multiple locations (multi-unit or multi-site)
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and general construction
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair commercial kitchen equipment
- Experience using CMMS or maintenance management software
- Strong communication and team-building abilities
- Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and building codes
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Restaurant, hospitality, or food-service maintenance experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage daily maintenance needs for multiple restaurant locations.
- Ensure all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment are functioning properly.
- Perform hands-on repairs and coordinate larger projects as needed.
- Create and manage preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment and building systems.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify issues before they impact operations.
- Schedule and oversee outside vendors, contractors, and service providers.
- Negotiate pricing, review proposals, and ensure timely, high-quality work.
- Develop and manage maintenance budgets for all locations.
- Track expenses, control costs, and maintain inventory of tools and supplies.
- Serve as the primary contact for urgent repairs and equipment breakdowns.
- Respond quickly to minimize downtime and operational disruption.
- Ensure all restaurants meet local, state, and federal safety, health, and fire regulations.
- Conduct regular facility inspections and maintain compliance documentation.
- Lead, train, and support in-house maintenance staff.
- Set performance expectations and ensure high-quality work standards.
- Maintain accurate records of work orders, repairs, inspections, and equipment logs.
- Provide regular updates to leadership on facility conditions and improvement needs.
- Work closely with restaurant managers to understand maintenance priorities.
- Support upgrades and improvements that enhance guest experience and operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, disability, and critical illness coverage
- 401(k) eligibility after one year
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Meal and merchandise discounts
- Cell phone stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
