Facilities Manager – Orlando Based Position Available In Orange, Florida

FACILITIES MANAGER – ORLANDO BASED 2025-43176

4/30/2025
450 S. Orange AveOrlando, FL
Overview •Must live in Orlando and be in office 4 days a week•The Red Lobster Facilities Manager is responsible for the maintenance of Red Lobster restaurants across multiple states in the assigned territory. The Facility Manager coordinates regular and capital maintenance projects, maintaining the restaurant and site and is responsible for the supervision of contractors, vendors, as well as interaction with various Red Lobster Operations Team members. Individual ensures that all building systems are maintained in excellent working condition.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct regularly scheduled restaurant audits (a minimum of 1 per year) making recommendations for needed repairs and working with the Management Team by training or coaching on how to effect minor repairs to help reduce repair costs and provide a safer environment for our guest and team members. Act on identified items found per non-negotiable policy on every visit
Develop annual project list based on audits and gain alignment with Operations leaders
Research and qualify a diverse mix of new contractors and vendor partners and train in Red Lobster’s values
Provide expertise and consultation to Operations on replacement, repairs and preventative maintenance issues
Provide emergency/disaster response for Red Lobster properties as needed
Manage capital and expense projects by developing scopes of work, selecting quality contractors, soliciting bids, scheduling work with operations and contractors, project supervision and inspection, holding the contractors accountable to deliver a quality product on time
Provide periodic reports on capital project status and meets with Directors of Operations/Vice Presidents of Operations as required
Manage cyclical services such as hood cleaning, grease trap pumping, fire suppression, HVAC, Roof and Parking Lot PMs and other services, as deemed necessary
Represents Red Lobster at regulatory meetings as required
Develop, manage, and complete planned and unplanned Capital and Expense projects
Lead planning and installation of numerous special projects, as directed
30-40% travel with overnight stays, depending on geography
Accessibility for emergency calls during non-business hours
Ability to access roofs via site ladders for roof/mechanical system inspections

REQUIRED SKILLS

Demonstrated project management skills
Knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, and related building systems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of management
Technologically proficient using computer, Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated vendor management and vendor sourcing skills
Ability to deliver exceptional customer service while building and maintaining strong relationships

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Previous multi-unit building management experience

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Facility Management related field, with three years’ experience OR Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, with five years’ experience OR minimum eight (8) years’ experience in Facility Management or related field

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated ability to work independently having been given defined objectives
Capable of easily adapting and solving problems in an expedient manner
Ability to manage, lead and motivate others for a successful outcome
Must be self-disciplined, goal oriented and highly organized
Strong partnership abilities across all levels of leadership
High sense of accountability and follow through to self and others

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Previous multi-unit management experience in the food service industry