Facilities Manager - Restaurant & Event Venue

Specialty Restaurants; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Specialty Restaurants in Burbank, CA seeks a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance and presentation of a restaurant and event venue. You will ensure facilities are safe, clean, and fully operational, with a focus on keeping kitchen equipment compliant and reliable.

The role requires coordinating with chefs, event staff and contractors, developing preventative maintenance programs, and managing maintenance budgets while supporting a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership with high standards and proactive mindset.
• Ability to anticipate maintenance issues before they affect operations.
• Collaborates with chefs, managers, event staff and contractors to keep facilities in top condition.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance, and proper documentation.
• Effective problem solving to minimize downtime and downtime costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of restaurant, event spaces, kitchens, bars, outdoor areas and surrounding property.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for building systems and equipment.
• Manage inspection, servicing and repair of all commercial kitchen equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Liaise with specialist contractors for refrigeration, gas, electrical, HVAC, fire safety, and building maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and arrange timely repairs to reduce disruption.
• Maintain service records, logs, warranties and manuals for kitchen assets.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend repairs or capital replacements when needed.
• Ensure kitchen equipment compliance with health, safety, and manufacturer requirements.
• Oversee grease traps, ventilation, exhaust cleaning and related schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, cleaners, landscapers and maintenance providers.
• Conduct routine property inspections to identify issues before they impact operations.
• Support event operations by ensuring venues are prepared for events including lighting and AV.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Preventative maintenance

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facilities Manager – Restaurant & Event Venue

Location: Burbank, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive, hands‑on Facilities Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, and presentation of our restaurant and event venue. This role is responsible for ensuring our facilities are safe, clean, fully operational, and always ready to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

A key focus of this position is maintaining the performance, reliability, and compliance of all commercial kitchen equipment and building services to minimize downtime and support seamless restaurant and event operations.

What We’re Looking For

• A hands‑on leader who takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Someone who can anticipate maintenance issues before they affect operations.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and compliance.
• A collaborative team player who works effectively with chefs, restaurant managers, event staff, and contractors.
• A reliable and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic workplace where no two days are the same.
• Staff benefits and employee discounts.
• Salary range: $75,000-$85,000

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the restaurant, event spaces, commercial kitchens, bars, outdoor areas, and surrounding property.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs for building systems, plant, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Manage the inspection, servicing, and repair of all commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, combi ovens, fryers, grills, ranges, refrigeration units, freezers, cool rooms, dishwashers, ice machines, exhaust hoods, extraction systems, and food preparation equipment.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability, extend asset life, and minimize operational downtime.
• Liaise with specialist contractors and service technicians for refrigeration, gas, electrical, HVAC, fire safety, kitchen equipment, and building maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults and arrange timely repairs to ensure minimal disruption to restaurant and event operations.
• Maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, warranties, equipment manuals, and compliance documentation for all kitchen assets.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend repairs, refurbishments, or capital replacements where required.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment complies with health, safety, food safety, fire safety, and manufacturer requirements.
• Oversee maintenance of grease traps, ventilation systems, extraction hoods, filters, gas systems, and kitchen exhaust cleaning schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, cleaners, landscapers, and maintenance service providers.
• Conduct routine inspections of the property to identify maintenance issues before they become operational problems.
• Support event operations by ensuring venues are fully prepared before, during, and after events, including lighting, furniture, audio‑visual equipment, and building services.
• Manage maintenance budgets, source equipment and supplies, obtain quotations, and oversee maintenance‑related purchasing.
• Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety, fire safety, environmental, and building regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, or similar role within hospitality, food service, hotels, or event venues.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining commercial kitchen equipment and coordinating specialist service providers.
• Sound understanding of commercial refrigeration, cooking equipment, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and asset management principles.
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety, food safety, and building compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems is an advantage.

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre‑employment background check.

Salary: $75000 - $85000 per year