Restaurant Facilities Project Manager (Multi-Unit)

Vpc-Pizza-Operating-Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Giordano’s is seeking a Facilities Manager in Chicago to lead restaurant facilities projects, manage repairs, and maintain assets to brand standards within budget. You will coordinate bid reviews, keep schedules, and provide judicious recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on upkeep across HVAC, kitchen equipment, walk-ins, and safety compliance, plus strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• 4 years related restaurant facilities experience.
• Experience in facilities management, HVAC, kitchen equipment and/or refrigeration.
• 7+ years in all phases of commercial/multi-unit facilities management.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to follow processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors and customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with restaurant operators to identify repair/maintenance needs for critical items (pizza oven, HVAC, fryers, ovens, walk-ins).
• Manages major repairs and bid phases to ensure timely, cost-effective maintenance.
• Schedules and supervises maintenance tasks, coordinates contracted services, ensures facilities meet standards.
• Hands-on engagement: perform maintenance/repairs at locations as needed.
• Maintain detailed logs of repairs and prioritize critical projects for optimal facility performance.
• Identify and reallocate equipment to existing stores.
• Process service requests promptly and efficiently.
• Perform routine building and systems upkeep and scheduled PMs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Giordano’s is seeking a Facilities Manager in Chicago to lead restaurant facilities projects, manage repairs, and maintain assets to brand standards within budget. You will coordinate bid reviews, keep schedules, and provide judicious recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on upkeep across HVAC, kitchen equipment, walk-ins, and safety compliance, plus strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% as needed.