The Facilities Manager at Lou Malnati’s is a pivotal role responsible for maintaining approximately 70+ Lou Malnati’s restaurants located primarily in the Central area. This position involves coordinating regular and capital maintenance projects, supervising contractors and vendors, and collaborating with various Lou Malnati’s Team members. The Facilities Manager ensures the optimal functioning of all building systems to uphold a safe and inviting environment for guests and team members.

Responsibilities

1. Restaurant Audits

- Conduct regularly scheduled restaurant audits (minimum of 1 per year). Make recommendations for needed repairs and provide training or coaching to the Management Team for minor repairs, aiming to reduce repair costs and enhance safety.

- Act on identified items found per non-negotiable policy on each visit.

2. Project Management

- Develop an annual project list based on audit findings and gain alignment with Operations leaders.

- Research and qualify new contractors and vendor partners, ensuring alignment with Lou Malnati’s values.

- Provide expertise and consultation to Operations on replacement, repairs, and preventative maintenance issues.

- Manage capital and expense projects, including developing scopes of work, selecting quality contractors, soliciting bids, scheduling work, project supervision, inspection, and holding contractors accountable for delivering quality results on time.

- Manage cyclical services such as hood cleaning, grease trap pumping, fire suppression, HVAC, Roof and Parking Lot PM's, and other services deemed necessary.

3. Reporting and Meetings

- Provide periodic reports on capital project status and meet with Directors and District Managers of Operations regularly

4. Emergency/Disaster Response

- Provide emergency/disaster response for Lou Malnati’s properties as needed.

- Represent Lou Malnati’s at regulatory meetings as required.

5. Travel and Accessibility

- 25% travel with overnight stays for out of state locations, depending on geography.

- Be accessible for emergency calls during non-business hours.

- Ability to access roofs via site ladders for roof/mechanical inspections.

Qualifications

- Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in the restaurant industry.

- Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee various projects simultaneously.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with Operations, contractors, and vendors.

- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and experience representing an organization in regulatory meetings.

- Ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays, and respond to emergencies during non-business hours.

- Physical ability to access roofs via site ladders for inspections.

This Facilities Manager role at Lou Malnati’s offers a dynamic opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of our restaurant facilities.