NRO Coordinator (Restaurant) | Bilingual Mandarin

NRO Coordinator (Restaurant) | Bilingual Mandarin Flushing, NY Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $70,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Mandarin Construction project reporting Hospitality Microsoft Excel Construction schedule coordination Expense management Project coordination Financial management report preparation Mid-level Construction budget management POS Organizational skills Budgeting Productivity software Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional team management Restaurant experience Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Project scheduling Permitting phase involvement Cross-functional communication Progress tracking (project management tasks) Stakeholder management Full Job Description Summary The NRO project coordinator is responsible for managing and supporting the successful opening of new restaurant locations. This role acts as a central liaison between internal departments, franchise partners/shareholders, construction teams, and external vendors, ensuring new units open on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with brand and operational standards. Responsibilities Track construction milestones and ensure timely completion of site development. Serve as the point of contact between construction teams, franchisees/shareholders, and the internal opening team. Monitor project timelines, update schedules, and escalate delays or risks to leadership. Ensure all permitting, inspections, and pre-opening compliance items are scheduled and completed. Facilitate weekly or biweekly check-ins with cross-functional teams (Culinary, Training, Marketing, IT, HR, etc.). Maintain status reports and distribute updates to stakeholders and executive team. Manage transition checklists from construction handover to operations launch. Coordinate with departments to ensure all pre-opening tasks are completed. Track deliverables such as uniforms, training materials, POS setup, onboarding plans, and menu rollouts. Track and report all expenses and financial reports related to the opening phase. Maintain effective communication with franchise partners and ensure smooth collaboration. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bilingual:

Mandarin required Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office - to include excel and power point Experience with problem solving - moderately complex situations Strong organizational skills Strong communication skills Detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks. Experience in restaurant, hospitality, or project coordination is a plus

Benefits :

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance