Procurement and Design Manager

Fox Restaurant Concepts•Phoenix, AZ

55d

About The Position

Overview: Procurement and Design Coordinator What we offer: Competitive salary and bonus opportunity Health Benefits within 30 Days; Medical, Dental & Vision Retirement savings program (with company match) Tuition reimbursement Collaborative work environment with opportunity to grow Paid Time Off Dining Discount of 50% off at all Fox Restaurant Concepts Function as a design innovator to create forward thinking yet approachable restaurants Collaborate directly with Sam Fox, the creative visionary behind FRC The Role: We are looking for someone highly motivated, detail oriented, creative, and organized to join our team. Someone who loves to brainstorm, collaborate, and source the perfect items for our restaurants. Someone who is confident in making design decisions while also managing the procurement process from start to finish. Thriving in an entrepreneurial and team environment is a must. About Us: Our story begins with Sam Fox, a man passionate about hospitality and endlessly inspired by food and design. He opened his first concept, Wildflower American Cuisine, in Tucson in 1998, and today has introduced dozens of ever-evolving Fox Restaurant Concepts brands. Now, 25 years later, we have 13 unique concepts with over 90 locations across the U.S., including fan favorites like Culinary Dropout, The Henry, Blanco Cocina + Cantina, and more. The Fox Restaurant team is a community of creative thinkers who help bring Sam's concepts to life. We believe the best stories are shared over food, we challenge ourselves to find ways to make our best ideas even better daily, and we keep our people and guests at the heart of all we do. We see every brand as a way for us to connect with and serve those who matter most—our people and our guests. Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in similar role required
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketch Up and Microsoft Office
Ability to multi-task and shift focus as needed based on project requirements
Ability to work against tight deadlines
Highly organized and disciplined, with excellent attention to detail and ability to see tasks to completion

Responsibilities

Coordinate with outside architecture and design consultants on design intent
Specify FFE items and coordinate outside designer's specifications
Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors
Confirm spec books against budget and timeline
Verify quantities and layouts for accuracy against FRC standards
Work directly with Sam Fox and the design team on specifying alternates when necessary
Place orders with vendors
Send all necessary details to custom manufacturers for banquettes, roll downs, sun shades, and any other custom items
Work directly with construction to ensure there is no gap in GC provided and Owner provided items
Manage receiving and install of all FFE items
Coordinate with the warehouse to have all deliveries checked for accuracy and damage
Build and maintain budgets throughout the course of the project
Track and submit invoices
Create spec books for all FRC designed locations
Travel for site visits and installs as needed
Purchase any necessary accessories
Follow up with Operations on any issues post install
Stay up-to-date on industry trends and new products