We are seeking an experienced VP of Real Estate and Development to manage the expansion of new restaurant locations for our brand, Starbird. The VP will be based at our SF Bay Area Support Center and oversee the comprehensive real estate strategy, construction management, and corporate and franchise new restaurant pipeline development throughout the United States.
The Vice President of Real Estate and Development will play a key role in developing and executing strategic plans to facilitate sustainable growth, streamline processes to save time, reduce complexity, and maximize capital returns. Collaborating closely with senior leadership across the organization and with our franchise partners, the vice president of Real Estate and Development will devise strategies for entering new markets and support the successful construction of new restaurants.
Additionally, this role involves close collaboration with external contractors and the internal Starbird team to assist in new restaurant projects, renovations, and other repair and maintenance tasks.
Furthermore, this individual will contribute to evaluating the construction requirements for the pipeline of new restaurant real estate and offering initial support for franchise partners during construction while managing daily operations and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
As the designated territory leader, it is essential to maintain a comprehensive understanding of Starbird’s leasing needs, market trends, competition, and other factors impacting real estate decisions.
Primary objectives include meeting financial targets for new stores, attaining a favorable return on invested capital (ROIC), and driving cost reductions.
Responsibilities also encompass overseeing the entire store Construction process to ensure that performance commitments, including opening dates and financial goals, are achieved.
Conducting market tours, creating proformas, preparing letters of intent, negotiating leases, managing renewals, expansions, relocations, and potential closures.
Evaluating new store spaces for layout, identifying potential challenges, adhering to design standards, and minimizing costs.
Securing necessary permits and approvals and meeting regulatory requirements.
Furthermore, drafting and submitting restaurant budgets based on work scope and resource needs, and effectively managing construction projects to ensure the timely and within-budget completion of new restaurants.
Issue timely progress updates on costs and timelines
Ensure compliance with pertinent building and safety codes
Select and oversee relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Coordinate project activities among architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in real estate,, asset management, or a related field with a proven track record of successful large-scale projects.
Experience in supporting the development of a franchise system
Must be an experienced organizational leader with great leadership, sales, presentation, and professional communications skills.
Strong financial acumen, analysis, problem-solving, negotiating, and influencing skills.
Strong understanding of real estate markets, zoning laws, property management, and real estate finance.
Experience in negotiating and managing contracts and leases.
Some restaurant experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with all levels of the organization, including management, peers, and clients.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team.
Ability to create and manage budgets, financial reports, and financial modeling.
Experience working with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders in the construction process.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel as needed for site visits, meetings, and project oversight.
Experience with site due diligence.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure.
If you are the right fit for this position and meet the qualifications and requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply.
About Starbird
Starbird is a Bay Area-born company and the nation's first super-premium fast-food concept. Starbird is blazing trails in the fast-food industry by challenging industry conventions and serving feel-good crispy chicken. While on a relentless pursuit of deliciousness, Starbird creates food people can feel good about eating. All the food is fresh, scratch-made, created with trustworthy ingredients, and served by passionate team members. Starbird makes accessing their five-star flavor easy with an omnichannel technology experience and seamless online and in-store ordering. Starbird's hospitality mission is to create a positive, memorable experience and connection with every guest. Our service standards match our food, super-premium. We are growing rapidly, and we'll add additional locations in the Bay Area and Southern California this year. To help fuel this growth, we are looking for amazing people who have a passion for the work we do here and to join our movement.
Our Culture
Our team members are the lifeblood of our organization. We select team members who exhibit our company values and have a positive attitude and disposition. We believe in promoting from within our organization and helping our employees to build their skills. To encourage self-growth within our organization, Starbird provides educational enrichment and language learning programs for all our employees. Whereas many companies give generously to worthy community-focused organizations, we focus our philanthropic efforts on the Construction and futures of all our beloved team members.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Management
Industries
Information Technology & Services
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