Director of Construction & Facilities (Torrance)

POSITION SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE : The Director of Facilities and Construction oversees all aspects of facilities management, construction, and maintenance for a fast casual restaurant chain. This role ensures that new locations are built to company standards, existing facilities are well-maintained, and operational needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities :

Construction & Development :

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of new restaurant openings and renovations.
• Manage relationships with architects, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee budgets, timelines, and scope for construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, health / safety regulations, and brand standards.

Facilities Management :

Team Leadership :

Budget & Compliance :

Strategic Planning :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The Director of Construction & Facilities works in an office and in the field. The Director uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. Job sites can be noisy and dangerous which will require the Director wear appropriate PPP.

When visiting Restaurants, the employee will be exposed to distracting noises and sound levels from cooktops, hot temperatures from fryers and grills, sharp utensils and equipment, wet flooring, and cold temperatures when dealing with walk in coolers / freezer. Restaurant kitchens are often small spaces, they may work near others, while maintaining social distancing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee will frequently be required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 40 pounds.

When visiting Restaurants, the Director could be required to stand / sit / walk for long periods of time, along with frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, balancing, pulling, pushing, crouching, stooping, reaching, crawling, twisting, eye hand and foot coordination, neck flexion, and neck twisting.

TRAVEL :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE : -

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS :

N / A

OTHER DUTIES / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position. The employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute an employment contract and may be changed at the discretion of the employer with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

Yoshinoya America, Inc. is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.