Director of Openings, Hotel and Lifestyle Partnerships

Oversee multiple work streams and new project openings leveraging team members. Must ensure that activities are within pre-specified budget and specifications 

Creates all pre-opening timelines, schedules and checklists in coordination with departments leads/specialists

Assemble and champions an “opening team” that consist of operation experts to assist with a diverse list of tasks requires to open industry leading properties/concepts   

Collaborates and partners with other Home Office teams during the opening process 

Partners with Project Chef and R&D Department for the timely selection, delivery and installation of kitchen equipment and menu creation 

Facilitates and coordinates conference calls and meeting with hotel partner teams and TFG teams 

Participates in the recruitment and interviewing of key hospitality positions 

Ensure success of daily on-site operations by directing and informing team members 

Provide timely reports to the Leadership Team, and other home office teams regarding the status of the opening  

Implement new procedures, proven practices, useful tools and efficiencies for new restaurants and shares best practices with existing restaurants 

Follow all Company policies and procedures 

Maintain a safe working environment at job sites 

Strong communication skills 

Ability to manage and influence others 

Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment; and must have a comfort for change 

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects 

Knowledge of sequencing and merchandising 

Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see implications and provide solutions and recommendations 

Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form 

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships across all levels 

Must be able to work non-traditional hours 

Ability to travel 100% of the time to specific project locations. 

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. 

Ability to climb, walk and stand for extended periods of time 

Bachelors degree in Business Management or related field 

5 to 10 years of restaurant operations work experience, or related experience preferably within the hospitality industry 

Proficiency with MS Office software including Word, Outlook and Excel; Ability to learn new applications. 

Oversee multiple work streams and new project openings leveraging team members. Must ensure that activities are within pre-specified budget and specifications 

Creates all pre-opening timelines, schedules and checklists in coordination with departments leads/specialists

Assemble and champions an “opening team” that consist of operation experts to assist with a diverse list of tasks requires to open industry leading properties/concepts   

Collaborates and partners with other Home Office teams during the opening process 

Partners with Project Chef and R&D Department for the timely selection, delivery and installation of kitchen equipment and menu creation 

Facilitates and coordinates conference calls and meeting with hotel partner teams and TFG teams 

Participates in the recruitment and interviewing of key hospitality positions 

Ensure success of daily on-site operations by directing and informing team members 

Provide timely reports to the Leadership Team, and other home office teams regarding the status of the opening  

Implement new procedures, proven practices, useful tools and efficiencies for new restaurants and shares best practices with existing restaurants 

Follow all Company policies and procedures 

Maintain a safe working environment at job sites 

Strong communication skills 

Ability to manage and influence others 

Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment; and must have a comfort for change 

Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects 

Knowledge of sequencing and merchandising 

Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see implications and provide solutions and recommendations 

Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form 

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships across all levels 

Must be able to work non-traditional hours 

Ability to travel 100% of the time to specific project locations. 

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. 

Ability to climb, walk and stand for extended periods of time 

Bachelors degree in Business Management or related field 

5 to 10 years of restaurant operations work experience, or related experience preferably within the hospitality industry 

Proficiency with MS Office software including Word, Outlook and Excel; Ability to learn new applications.