Facilities Manager

Position

Description:

At Ted’s Hot Dogs, the Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and overall condition of all restaurant locations to ensure a clean, safe, and fully operational environment. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role plays a critical part in supporting daily operations, maintaining brand standards, and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations. The Facilities Manager proactively manages preventive maintenance programs, responds to urgent facility needs, and ensures all buildings, equipment, and grounds are properly maintained to minimize disruptions and protect the guest and team experience.

• Oversee and coordinate all facility-related activities, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and structural upkeep
• Conduct routine inspections across all restaurant locations to ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational compliance
• Respond promptly to facility-related issues and manage emergency repairs to minimize operational downtime

• Ensure routine servicing of key equipment, including fryers, grills, coolers, ventilation systems, and fire suppression systems
• Track and monitor maintenance schedules to reduce unexpected equipment failures

• Maintain and expand vendor relationships and accountability across multiple service channels. Source, schedule, and oversee third‑party vendors and contractors for repairs, maintenance, and facility projects
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality service and cost efficiency
• Ensure all vendors meet company standards and compliance requirements
• Provide oversight and visibility to company leadership on all open projects, critical repairs and timelines for completion

• Develop and manage the facilities maintenance budget, including forecasting for repairs, capital improvements, and service contracts
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and compliance documentation
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining operational and safety standards

• Ensure all locations comply with OSHA, health department regulations, fire safety requirements, and local building codes
• Address and resolve any facility‑related health inspection findings in a timely manner
• Conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance and safe working environments

• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and restaurant equipment
• Ability to manage multiple locations, projects and vendors and prioritize competing demands effectively
• Proven experience managing vendors and service providers
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to partner with operations teams
• Proficiency with maintenance tracking systems (ResQ) and Microsoft
  365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

• 5+ years of facilities or maintenance management experience, preferably in a multi‑unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality environment
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and commercial kitchen equipment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

• This role requires regular travel between restaurant locations and occasional physical activity, including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, and ability to stand for up to 8 hours.