Job Description: Head of Facilities at Los Tacos #1
About LOS TACOS No. 1
LOS TACOS No. 1 is an expanding restaurant group with multiple locations in Manhattan serving Mexican tacos in a vibrant atmosphere. The company started after three close friends from Tijuana, Mexico and Brawley, CA realized the need for truly authentic Mexican tacos on the East Coast. The company is passionate about making every guest at LOS TACOS No. 1 feel like they have been transported to Mexico when they step into our restaurants. For more information, please visit:
Who We’re Looking For
LOS TACOS No. 1 is looking for an experienced Head of Facilities to join its fast-paced team. The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee service, repairs, and maintenance of all facilities in the company’s growing group of locations. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, have impeccable attention to detail, be highly knowledgeable about food service equipment and systems, and be a skilled manager of people and vendors. This is a hands-on, on-site role that requires excellent listening and communication capabilities, outstanding follow-through, and an ability to develop good relationships with staff and service providers. This role will report to the and will supervise a team of technicians and porters.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Los Tacos leadership team setting goals, metrics, processes, and continual improvement in the facilities maintenance department
- Develop systems for regularly evaluating department performance against goals and Identify opportunities for improved operation and service excellence
- Lead the coordination of restaurant equipment and facility infrastructure care and maintenance along with restaurant General Managers
- Coordinate and manage maintenance team to complete timely assessment, service, and repair requests
- Create and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment in the restaurants
- Manage ticketing system of repair requests
- Maintain service and maintenance records of restaurant equipment
- Conduct walkthroughs of restaurants to ensure a proper maintenance of equipment
- Coordinate with vendors to purchase and receive new equipment or replacement parts as needed for proper repairs and maintenance of equipment
- Schedule and manage repairs and maintenance and other work requests, tracking to completion
- Manage porter team supervisors in their duties of overnight restaurant and equipment cleaning
- Maintain and propose emergency response plans including evacuation, implementation of after-hours emergency response, and environmental health and safety
- Make sure all restaurant equipment including kitchen exhaust and ductwork is in compliance with NYC and all other state and local agencies
- Coordinate all required state and local inspections including DOB and FDNY of Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression and Exhaust Maintenance
- Participate in leadership team meetings as required
- Lead periodic performance reviews of all facilities department team members
- Hire, fire, discipline porter and technician team members as required
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities maintenance and technical project management roles
- Experience in installing, operating, and/or repairing commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and restaurant equipment
- Experience in general maintenance of infrastructure, physical plant, and commercial sites
- Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects, and able to multi-task and establish priorities
- Experience managing teams
- Able to maintain excellent organization within an ever-changing, dynamic, and unpredictable environment
- Excellent capabilities in vendor contract administration and vendor management
- Strong understanding of relevant NYC permit procedures, pre-construction preparation, inter-trade communication, and project management
- Outstanding digital literacy, skilled in use of core Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word), comfortable in other productivity platforms and apps
- Strong communication skills in across email, text message, phone, and video, and instincts for responding/engaging promptly and comprehensively
- Able to stand and work for shifts of 8+ hours and lift up to 50 lbs
- Available to work holidays and weekends if needed
Compensation & Benefits
This position will have a base annual salary in the range of $120K to 160K. In addition, this position will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid time off
- Transit and commuter benefits
- Free meals at all location
Los Tacos #1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to view or apply for this position, please contact us via laragonzalez@lostacos1.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10011: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person