Facilities Manager - Miller's Ale House

The candidate must reside in Pennsylavania or New Jersey working remote with travel.

The Facilities Manager contributes to Miller’s Ale House success by delivering world class facilities support to our guests and team members. This is accomplished by managing national and regional vendors including facility services. Executing capital and expense maintenance projects and providing ongoing day to day support to the restaurants.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs annual onsite inspections on a regularly scheduled basis or as directed by the Senior Director of Facilities
• Reviews and updates historical facility documentation on each restaurant site visit.
• Budgets and makes recommendations for repairs. Provides reports to Senior Director of Facilities, SVP of Operations and Divisional VP’s on status of projects
• Monitors equipment performance and evaluates service warranty issues for capital equipment
• Engages/Coaches Operations team members and Multi Unit Leaders on restaurant condition & roles/responsibilities
• Manages capital and expense projects, equipment replacement, minor retrofit and enhancement, and other initiatives. Reviews bids and executes projects to completion
• Interfaces with landlord and government departments to adhere to lease standards and code policies
• Coordinates vendors and contractors to perform necessary duties to maintain restaurants
• Provides overall project management to ensure execution of initiatives as required
• Manages regional / national vendors for facilities repair and maintenance. Prepares requests for proposal from regional vendors for preventive maintenance contracts. Troubleshoots specific technical issues for the vendors.  Specific vendor programs to include:
  • Competitive bid selection process
  • Documentation of work force to meet US and state compliance
  • Vendor responsibility to meet facility maintenance procedures and specifications 
  • Contracts to include but not limited to HVAC PM service, hood service, grease trap pumping trash, etc.
• Manages Energy Management program and assists in utilities programs
• Assist operators in leveraging opportunities to reduce overall R&M spending
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by Senior Director of Facilities

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION

• Experience: 2-5 years in facilities management or similar role, ideally in restaurant operations or multi-site facilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Experience in construction, mechanical trades, and general facility maintenance. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems is essential.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage capital and expense projects from initiation to completion, including overseeing multi-trade coordination and managing timelines.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate information to internal teams, vendors, and senior leadership.
• Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management: Solid negotiation skills and the ability to manage vendor contracts, ensuring compliance and quality service delivery.
• Technology Proficiency: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook. Experience with CMMS systems and database queries/analysis is preferred.
• Operational Knowledge: Understanding of restaurant operations, equipment, and multi-function building systems.
• Time Management: Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.