Senior Foodservice Design Principal – Remote Leadership

Bakergroup; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

You will guide strategic planning, oversee SD/DD/CD/CA, and drive client relationships while mentoring BIM staff and coordinating with architects and engineers. This senior role requires 10+ years in commercial foodservice design and strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial foodservice design or high-level foodservice operations.
• Strong ability to lead client relationships and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Bluebeam experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating with architectural and engineering teams.
• Knowledge of kitchen workflows and foodservice equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead foodservice planning, programming, and operational analysis for complex facilities and translate client goals into design solutions.
• Serve as senior client contact, build trusted relationships, and lead meetings aligning scope and budget.
• Develop initial concept layouts and planning strategies to establish the design vision across SD, DD, CD, CA.
• Partner with project management to set priorities and guide designers and BIM staff.
• Coordinate with architectural, engineering, and other teams to ensure integration of foodservice design.
• Provide senior-level review of equipment selections, documentation, and specifications.
• Oversight of custom millwork and fabrication to meet design intent and client standards.
• Coordinate contracts, scope alignment, and administrative requirements.

Skills

Foodservice design

Leadership

Project management

BIM coordination

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Office

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

You will guide strategic planning, oversee SD/DD/CD/CA, and drive client relationships while mentoring BIM staff and coordinating with architects and engineers. This senior role requires 10+ years in commercial foodservice design and strong leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.