Leasing Specialist

Legal
Dallas, TX
April 12, 2024

Leasing Specialist

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

Brinker International is looking for an experienced and motivated associate asset manager to help manage over 1,000 Chili’s and Maggiano’s leases.  This position is responsible for evaluating existing real estate positioning in trade areas, analyzing existing leases and negotiating lease extensions and lease amendments.  In this role, the associate asset manager will coordinate with the real estate development team on restaurant relocation needs and collaborate with the property management team on landlord—tenant relationship matters.  

Key Job Functions

•        Evaluate real estate positioning, restaurant performance, fair market rent and lease terms.

•        Review restaurant financials and evaluate the financial impact of leasing decisions.

•        Assist with lease renewal analysis with input from the finance and operations team.

•        Negotiate rent savings, lease term extensions, remodel approvals, tenant improvement allowances and other lease amendments.

•        Work with attorneys during the negotiation process and drafting phase of lease amendments to oversee completion of lease amendments.

•        Build and maintain working relationships with real estate brokers.

•        Collaborate with cross functional departments on various lease or real estate matters. 

What You Bring to the Team

•        Minimum 2+ years of experience within commercial real estate management or brokerage.

•        Background in lease evaluation and lease negotiation.

•        Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, economics, or related fields preferred.  Real estate license or other certifications are beneficial.

•        Understanding of restaurant financials and the ability to prepare basic financial analysis.

•        Collaborative approach and respectful relationship style with colleagues, brokers, and third-party landlord partners.

•        A competitive drive to achieve the best outcome.

•        Ability to work on multiple projects and to meet deadlines.

•        Professional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.  

•        Proficiency in software applications for real estate asset-management and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and the ability to learn new software applications. 

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.