Director Of Facilities - Chili's
Finance
Dallas, TX
February 26, 2024
Director of Facilities – Chili’s
Dallas TX
What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? We play like a team, take pride in our culture and seek every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is short. Work happy. At Brinker, we connect, serve and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests and community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results: Engaging Team Members, Bringing Back Guests, Growing Sales
and Increasing Profits. Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer; we foster an inclusion environment that promotes respect, diversity of thought and success for all.
Job Summary
The Director of Facilities reports to the VP of Chili’s Finance & Facilities and is responsible for overseeing the planning, supervision, and execution of facilities support in the field. This position will lead a team of Restaurant Facilities Managers supporting six of Chili’s regions across the nation.
Your Key Job Functions
• Serve as a leader and strategic thought partner between Brand Operators, Facilities Team, and the Restaurant Support Center regarding all facilities related initiatives and support.
• Manage the consistency of facilities operating procedures through field site visits with RFMs and/or Project Managers.
• Identify and recommend improvements to existing processes to increase productivity and drive key business results.
• Oversee the continued development of vendor base to ensure coverage of all major trades and fully qualified vendors on a national and/or regional level.
• Ensure financial controls are in place and used for bidding, AFE submission, supplemental and work justification. Effectively monitor assigned budgets.
• Possess a high level of technical expertise that will ensure the management and supervision in validating the condition of major building and site components; provide guidance in the development of the scope for needed repairs/replacements in compliance with Brinker specifications.
• Collaborate closely with fellow Facility Teams, Brand Operators, and cross-functional partners across the organization.
• Attract, coach, develop, and motivate a team of Regional Facilities Managers and effectively utilize individual and group potential.
What You Bring to the Team
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field. (Construction management or Project Management preferred.)
• 8+ years of experience in Multi-Building Facilities, Construction Management, and/or Restaurant Facilities management with supervisory and/or management experience.
• Working knowledge of Facilities, Construction, Design, Purchasing, Finance, and Restaurant Operations.
• Experience managing contractors and sub-contractors.
• Experience working in an enterprise work management software such as Corrigo.
• Computer literate (Outlook, MS Word, Excel)
• Working knowledge of specific construction techniques, methods, and practices.
• Ability to manage and lead team to meet organizational goals.
• Ability to travel 40 to 50% of the time, if required.
Why Brinker
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for
annual bonus potential.
Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your wellbeing with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give back programs.
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