Regional Facilities Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of facilities, restaurant, hospitality, or similar multi-site experience.
• Experience leading maintenance technicians, field teams, or similar skilled trades professionals.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance operations, capital planning, and project execution.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, vendors, and contractor relationships.
• Proven ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, coaching, and partnership-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• 6–8+ years of experience in a restaurant or multi-unit environment.
• Technical certifications (e.g., EPA, mechanical, or trade licensing).
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Background in large-scale capital project planning and execution.
• Experience coaching and developing technicians or field teams.
• Familiarity with facility management or work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable restaurant facilities.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs across the region.
• Manage capital projects including enhancements, rebuilds, and new unit openings end-to-end.
• Partner with Brand Leaders to prioritize initiatives aligned with operational and strategic goals.
• Monitor budgets, capital expenditures, and maintenance spend to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Conduct site visits to assess facility conditions, identify preventive maintenance opportunities, and support urgent 24/7 restaurant facility needs.
• Lead vendor and contractor performance, ensuring quality, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Hire, coach, and develop maintenance team members across the region.
• Ensure completion of fire, safety, and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to successfully deliver maintenance and capital initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and restaurant performance.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Bonus Program that scales up to 2.5X payout potential based on company results
• Company Vehicle
• 5 weeks PTO
• Paid Corporate Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match $1/$1 up to 4%
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits
• Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
• Whataburger Family Foundation - Scholarship Program (dependents eligible) and Hardship Grant Assistance
• Discounted Meals for You and a Guest
• Wireless Service Discounts
• Computer & Software Discounts
• Fitness / Gym Discounts
• Awards and recognition for all you do
• Retirement Celebration Program