Director of Development

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Director of Development. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a program of elevated, design-forward spaces in a fast-paced, team driven environment. Collaborating with the Founder and CEO, you will be a key member of the design decision making process across all concepts. This opportunity also includes an opportunity to build and develop a design program in your own direction.

• Design and develop interior environments for high-end restaurants, from the conceptualization through to the final installation
• Source and style FF&E, and create comprehensive FF&E schedules, procurement plans, and manage logistics
• Create and redline detailed drawing sets, including floor plans, elevations, millwork details, and sections using AutoCAD
• Make independent site visits for field measurements, documentation, and design coordination
• Build professional grade design presentations that communicate vision and design intent
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including operations, architecture, and construction
• Maintain strong organization and prioritization across multiple concurrent projects
• Participate in project timelines, workflow schedules, and design review sessions
• Maintain an organized design library and manage sample requests and deliveries
• Stay up on design trends and push creative boundaries while honoring the brand aesthetic

• Bachelor's Degree from a CIDA-accredited 4-year Interior Design program, highly preferred
• 6 to 10 years of experience at an architectural or interior design firm with a focus on hospitality design
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Acrobat), Lumion or Enscape
• Ability to lead a team and delegate tasks efficiently
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate design intent visually and verbally
• Proven ability to independently manage design phases from schematic through installation
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and pivot between projects
• Comfortable working at a computer 80% of the time, with occasional hands‑on site involvement
• Must be willing to travel 15% of the time
• Bonus:
  Experience with hand sketched renderings and/or Procore or similar construction management software
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available
• Paid Time Off
• All restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July so the team can celebrate with their friends and family

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work standing and walking for extended periods of time

This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.