{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b5adb6f41da23baf8db5d92f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b5adb6f41da23baf8db5d92f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b5adb6f41da23baf8db5d92f","title":"Associate Facilities Manager","description":"Job Summary\nHabit Burger & Grill is seeking an Associate Facilities Manager to support the repair, maintenance, renovation, and overall asset condition of our restaurant portfolio and operations. This position serves as a primary facilities resource for restaurant Operations, supporting repair and maintenance, vendor management, preventative maintenance, facility inspections, remodel projects, and new restaurant turnover.\n\nThe Associate Facilities Manager will develop a strong understanding of Habit’s restaurant design standards, equipment, building systems, and operational requirements to make timely, cost-conscious, and effective facilities decisions. A significant portion of the workday will be spent managing repair and maintenance activity through ServiceChannel and communicating with restaurant teams, internal stakeholders, and service providers.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nFacilities Repair & Maintenance\n\nServe as a primary facilities contact for assigned restaurants and support Operations in maintaining safe, functional, and brand-compliant facilities, fixtures, furniture, equipment, and building systems.\n\nUtilize ServiceChannel to manage work orders, proposals, vendor communication, asset history, invoices, and related activity. Approximately 60% or more of the workday may involve facilities systems and work-order administration.\n\nPrioritize and monitor open work orders from dispatch through completion; review proposals for appropriate scope, pricing, and business need.\n\nMaintain timely communication through Microsoft 365, Teams, ServiceChannel, and other approved business platforms.\n\nAssist restaurant teams and vendors with troubleshooting HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, kitchen equipment, roofing, and general building issues.\n\nIdentify recurring repair trends and recommend preventative maintenance, corrective action, equipment replacement, or capital solutions.\n\nSupport urgent and after-hours facility issues as business needs require.\n\nVendor, Preventative Maintenance & Asset Management\n\nIdentify, qualify, negotiate with, and manage regional and national service providers; monitor response times, pricing, quality, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance.\n\nEstablish, manage, and track preventative maintenance programs, service agreements, and asset information.\n\nEvaluate repair-versus-replacement decisions based on asset condition, repair history, operational impact, lifecycle cost, and budget.\n\nConduct annual and as-needed restaurant inspections, including interior, exterior, roof, and rooftop equipment reviews.\n\nDocument deficiencies using photographs, digital inspection tools, reports, and work orders and coordinate corrective action.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve facility reliability and reduce operating costs without compromising safety, operations, guest experience, or brand standards.\n\nRemodel Project Management\n\nManage assigned restaurant remodels, refreshes, repairs, and facility improvement projects from planning through completion, including scopes of work and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) based on current Habit Burger Grill standards.\n\nCoordinate contractor bidding, proposal review, scheduling, project execution, and required materials, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.\n\nCoordinate with Operations to minimize disruption to restaurant operations and monitor contractor adherence to approved scope, schedule, quality, safety, and brand standards.\n\nPerform project completion inspections and manage punch-list items through closeout.\n\nTrack project scope, budget, schedule, change orders, risks, invoices, and completion status using approved project-management tools and spreadsheets.\n\nNew Restaurant Construction & Turnover\n\nSupport Construction and Operations during new restaurant completion and turnover, including pre-opening inspections using approved digital checklists.\n\nCoordinate follow-up with Construction, contractors, vendors, and Operations.\n\nSupport the transition of new restaurants into ongoing facilities and preventative maintenance programs.\n\nManage assigned warranty repair items in partnership with the Construction Manager and track issues through completion.\n\nSupport facility needs related to restaurant growth, acquisitions, relocations, closures, conversions, and other portfolio changes.\n\nFinancial, Administrative & Cross-Functional Responsibilities\n\nManage assigned repair and maintenance activities within established approval limits and budgets; review vendor proposals and invoices for scope, pricing, documentation, and coding.\n\nSupport repair and maintenance budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and cost-control initiatives.\n\nMaintain accurate records for work orders, inspections, preventative maintenance, warranties, vendors, and projects.\n\nPartner with Restaurant Operations, Construction, Design, Development, Finance, Procurement, IT, Risk Management, and other internal stakeholders.\n\nCommunicate facility conditions, recommendations, project impacts, timelines, costs, and operational risks clearly and promptly.\n\nSupport departmental initiatives, process improvements, vendor programs, and special projects as assigned.\n\nQualifications\n\nThree or more years of facilities management, repair and maintenance, construction, restaurant operations, or related experience preferred; multi-unit restaurant or retail facilities experience strongly preferred.\n\nExperience managing third-party service providers, contractors, and repair and maintenance programs preferred; CMMS/work-order platform experience preferred, with ServiceChannel experience a plus.\n\nRFMA/CRFP or other relevant facilities certification is a plus.\n\nWorking knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, kitchen equipment, and general building systems; familiarity with OSHA, ADA, NFPA, life-safety, building, and fire code requirements preferred.\n\nAbility to read and interpret construction documents, building plans, scopes of work, specifications, proposals, and facility reports.\n\nStrong vendor-management, negotiation, organizational, troubleshooting, project-management, written communication, and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and exercise sound judgment.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint, and ability to effectively use ServiceChannel, digital inspection tools, mobile applications, spreadsheets, and other facilities technologies.\n\nDemonstrated customer focus, ownership, accountability, cost consciousness, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.\n\nTravel, Scheduling & Physical Requirements\n\nValid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle available for regular business use are required for travel between restaurant locations, vendor sites, and project locations; ability to maintain automobile insurance and meet applicable company driving and vehicle requirements.\n\nAbility to travel by personal vehicle and air up to approximately 25% based on business needs.\n\nAbility to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergencies.\n\nAbility to safely navigate restaurant, construction, back-of-house, mechanical, exterior, and rooftop environments and perform field inspections using required personal protective equipment.\n\nAbility to climb stairs and ladders, perform roof inspections when properly trained and conditions permit, and stand, walk, bend, reach, and inspect equipment and facility components during site visits.\n\nThis job description summarizes the general nature and level of work and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities and duties may change based on business needs.\n\nCOMPENSATION\nSalary Range: $98,400 - $ 105,000\n\nAt Yum! Brands and at The Habit Restaurants, LLC, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. The Habit Restaurants, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.\n\nUS Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and supplement and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.\n\nEmployment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.\n\nBENEFITS\nCompetitive base pay with benefits including:\n\nUp to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus additional sick days\n\nHybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday\n\nUp to 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating holidays\n\nThe company provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize\n\nCompetitive bonus program for eligible roles\n\nRecognition-based culture.\n\nFAMILY BENEFITS:\n\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including prescription drug benefits & 100% preventative care starting on Day 1\n\nHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts\n\nEmployee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents\n\nGenerous parental leave\n\nOnsite Childcare through Bright Horizons\n\nADDITIONAL PERKS:\n\n401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution\n\nUp to 2 Paid Days to Volunteer for any non-profit or charitable organization important to you\n\nAccess to LinkedIn Learning\n\nNOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"KFC","rawCompany":"kfc","city":"Irvine","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-16T03:17:51.817Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3013.00","title":"Facilities Managers","slug":"facilities-managers"},{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"},{"code":"49-9071.00","title":"Maintenance and Repair Workers, General","slug":"maintenance-and-repair-workers-general"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722514","title":"Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets","slug":"cafeterias-grill-buffets-and-buffets"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Facilities Manager","description":"Job Summary\nHabit Burger & Grill is seeking an Associate Facilities Manager to support the repair, maintenance, renovation, and overall asset condition of our restaurant portfolio and operations. This position serves as a primary facilities resource for restaurant Operations, supporting repair and maintenance, vendor management, preventative maintenance, facility inspections, remodel projects, and new restaurant turnover.\n\nThe Associate Facilities Manager will develop a strong understanding of Habit’s restaurant design standards, equipment, building systems, and operational requirements to make timely, cost-conscious, and effective facilities decisions. A significant portion of the workday will be spent managing repair and maintenance activity through ServiceChannel and communicating with restaurant teams, internal stakeholders, and service providers.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nFacilities Repair & Maintenance\n\nServe as a primary facilities contact for assigned restaurants and support Operations in maintaining safe, functional, and brand-compliant facilities, fixtures, furniture, equipment, and building systems.\n\nUtilize ServiceChannel to manage work orders, proposals, vendor communication, asset history, invoices, and related activity. Approximately 60% or more of the workday may involve facilities systems and work-order administration.\n\nPrioritize and monitor open work orders from dispatch through completion; review proposals for appropriate scope, pricing, and business need.\n\nMaintain timely communication through Microsoft 365, Teams, ServiceChannel, and other approved business platforms.\n\nAssist restaurant teams and vendors with troubleshooting HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, kitchen equipment, roofing, and general building issues.\n\nIdentify recurring repair trends and recommend preventative maintenance, corrective action, equipment replacement, or capital solutions.\n\nSupport urgent and after-hours facility issues as business needs require.\n\nVendor, Preventative Maintenance & Asset Management\n\nIdentify, qualify, negotiate with, and manage regional and national service providers; monitor response times, pricing, quality, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance.\n\nEstablish, manage, and track preventative maintenance programs, service agreements, and asset information.\n\nEvaluate repair-versus-replacement decisions based on asset condition, repair history, operational impact, lifecycle cost, and budget.\n\nConduct annual and as-needed restaurant inspections, including interior, exterior, roof, and rooftop equipment reviews.\n\nDocument deficiencies using photographs, digital inspection tools, reports, and work orders and coordinate corrective action.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve facility reliability and reduce operating costs without compromising safety, operations, guest experience, or brand standards.\n\nRemodel Project Management\n\nManage assigned restaurant remodels, refreshes, repairs, and facility improvement projects from planning through completion, including scopes of work and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) based on current Habit Burger Grill standards.\n\nCoordinate contractor bidding, proposal review, scheduling, project execution, and required materials, fixtures, furniture, and equipment.\n\nCoordinate with Operations to minimize disruption to restaurant operations and monitor contractor adherence to approved scope, schedule, quality, safety, and brand standards.\n\nPerform project completion inspections and manage punch-list items through closeout.\n\nTrack project scope, budget, schedule, change orders, risks, invoices, and completion status using approved project-management tools and spreadsheets.\n\nNew Restaurant Construction & Turnover\n\nSupport Construction and Operations during new restaurant completion and turnover, including pre-opening inspections using approved digital checklists.\n\nCoordinate follow-up with Construction, contractors, vendors, and Operations.\n\nSupport the transition of new restaurants into ongoing facilities and preventative maintenance programs.\n\nManage assigned warranty repair items in partnership with the Construction Manager and track issues through completion.\n\nSupport facility needs related to restaurant growth, acquisitions, relocations, closures, conversions, and other portfolio changes.\n\nFinancial, Administrative & Cross-Functional Responsibilities\n\nManage assigned repair and maintenance activities within established approval limits and budgets; review vendor proposals and invoices for scope, pricing, documentation, and coding.\n\nSupport repair and maintenance budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and cost-control initiatives.\n\nMaintain accurate records for work orders, inspections, preventative maintenance, warranties, vendors, and projects.\n\nPartner with Restaurant Operations, Construction, Design, Development, Finance, Procurement, IT, Risk Management, and other internal stakeholders.\n\nCommunicate facility conditions, recommendations, project impacts, timelines, costs, and operational risks clearly and promptly.\n\nSupport departmental initiatives, process improvements, vendor programs, and special projects as assigned.\n\nQualifications\n\nThree or more years of facilities management, repair and maintenance, construction, restaurant operations, or related experience preferred; multi-unit restaurant or retail facilities experience strongly preferred.\n\nExperience managing third-party service providers, contractors, and repair and maintenance programs preferred; CMMS/work-order platform experience preferred, with ServiceChannel experience a plus.\n\nRFMA/CRFP or other relevant facilities certification is a plus.\n\nWorking knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, kitchen equipment, and general building systems; familiarity with OSHA, ADA, NFPA, life-safety, building, and fire code requirements preferred.\n\nAbility to read and interpret construction documents, building plans, scopes of work, specifications, proposals, and facility reports.\n\nStrong vendor-management, negotiation, organizational, troubleshooting, project-management, written communication, and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and exercise sound judgment.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint, and ability to effectively use ServiceChannel, digital inspection tools, mobile applications, spreadsheets, and other facilities technologies.\n\nDemonstrated customer focus, ownership, accountability, cost consciousness, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.\n\nTravel, Scheduling & Physical Requirements\n\nValid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle available for regular business use are required for travel between restaurant locations, vendor sites, and project locations; ability to maintain automobile insurance and meet applicable company driving and vehicle requirements.\n\nAbility to travel by personal vehicle and air up to approximately 25% based on business needs.\n\nAbility to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and after-hours emergencies.\n\nAbility to safely navigate restaurant, construction, back-of-house, mechanical, exterior, and rooftop environments and perform field inspections using required personal protective equipment.\n\nAbility to climb stairs and ladders, perform roof inspections when properly trained and conditions permit, and stand, walk, bend, reach, and inspect equipment and facility components during site visits.\n\nThis job description summarizes the general nature and level of work and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities and duties may change based on business needs.\n\nCOMPENSATION\nSalary Range: $98,400 - $ 105,000\n\nAt Yum! Brands and at The Habit Restaurants, LLC, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. The Habit Restaurants, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.\n\nUS Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and supplement and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.\n\nEmployment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.\n\nBENEFITS\nCompetitive base pay with benefits including:\n\nUp to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus additional sick days\n\nHybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday\n\nUp to 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating holidays\n\nThe company provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize\n\nCompetitive bonus program for eligible roles\n\nRecognition-based culture.\n\nFAMILY BENEFITS:\n\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including prescription drug benefits & 100% preventative care starting on Day 1\n\nHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts\n\nEmployee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents\n\nGenerous parental leave\n\nOnsite Childcare through Bright Horizons\n\nADDITIONAL PERKS:\n\n401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution\n\nUp to 2 Paid Days to Volunteer for any non-profit or charitable organization important to you\n\nAccess to LinkedIn Learning\n\nNOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. 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