Development Management Specialist

First Watch Restaurants; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading daytime dining concept, First Watch Restaurants, is seeking a Development Management Specialist to support its Development Functions. This role involves coordinating with various teams for site selection, maintaining timelines for development projects, and compiling key data for new restaurant openings. Candidates should be organized and proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to travel as needed to represent the company.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Must be highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to travel to new locations.

Responsibilities

• Support Development Manager with development timelines and projects.
• Coordinate site selection and Real Estate Committee approval packages.
• Update development-related processes and reporting.

Skills

Organization

Detail orientation

Self-motivation

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

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Job Summary

The Development Management Specialist is responsible for supporting the company’s Development Functions.

Responsibilities

The essential functions in this job description are not all-inclusive of this position’s duties and responsibilities. Reliable and dependable attendance is required.

• Support Development Manager in key development timeline maintenance and projects
• Support Development Manager and Real Estate Team with site selection coordination
• Coordinate Real Estate Committee approval packages and materials
• Coordinate development team meetings as needed
• Update specified Development-related processes and reporting, including Smartsheet reports, Excel reports, and the First Watch Development Team Dropbox
• Compile sales data in cooperation with financial team and use in development reports
• Compile and verify key New Restaurant Opening data to be utilized in leasing efforts pursuant to Real Estate Committee approvals
• Compile and distribute pertinent information for architectural, construction, and legal coordination after Real Estate Committee
• Act as the liaison between First Watch, its landlords, contractors, and attorneys regarding matters concerning “Approved in Leasing” locations
• Coordinate with Development Manager on Real Estate Committee Approved locations and impacts to development timeline
• Assist Development Manager in completing special projects

Qualifications

• Must be highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
• Must have strong PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills
• Ability to travel when necessary to new/developing locations and to represent First Watch at jurisdictional meetings including presentations

Who We Are

First Watch is the leading Daytime Dining concept serving made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients. A recipient of hundreds of local “Best Breakfast” and “Best Brunch” accolades, First Watch's chef-driven menu rotates five times a year and includes elevated executions of classic favorites alongside specialties such as its Quinoa Power Bowl, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Chickichanga, Morning Meditation fresh juice and signature Million Dollar Bacon. After first appearing on the list in 2022 and 2023, First Watch was named 2024’s #1 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute. In 2023, First Watch was named the top restaurant brand in Yelp’s inaugural list of the top 50 most-loved brands in the U.S. In 2022, First Watch was awarded a sought-after MenuMasters honor by Nation's Restaurant News for its seasonal Braised Short Rib Omelet. First Watch operates more than 580 First Watch restaurants in 31 states. For more information, visit www.firstwatch.com.

First Watch is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Project Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Restaurants, and Hospitality

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

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