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SA Hospitality Group SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL. Position Summary
This role is responsible for overseeing strategic planning, maintenance, budgeting/cost control, operational efficiency, and overall management of SA Hospitality Group’s restaurant locations, ensuring their optimal functioning, safety, and compliance with regulations. The role involves leading teams, managing budgets, developing and implementing maintenance programs, and aligning facility operations with corporate goals. Key Responsibilities
Maintenance / Facilities Management: Develop a proactive maintenance program for all existing locations to reflect the quality and prestige of each brand. Direct facilities operations with a focus on preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and regulatory compliance. Provide guidance to the Director of Facilities and the facilities team to ensure excellence in ongoing maintenance and brand consistency. Lead and evolve facilities operations across multiple sites. Oversee building systems and ensure operational reliability. Drive capital projects, renovations, and space planning. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service contracts. Champion sustainability and safety initiatives. Present performance insights and strategic updates to leadership. Budget and Cost Control
Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations. Prepare and manage budgets for maintenance, facilities, and repairs, ensuring resources are used efficiently and within financial constraints. Manage capital project planning including annual budgeting for equipment, remodels and upgrades. Secure LY Maintenance spends on preventative and Ad hoc/Emergency services to develop budget; evaluating high priority R&M based on wear and tear and include projected new openings. Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing competitive pricing and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Compliance and Quality Assurance
Ensure all maintenance and facilities management activities comply with local regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental guidelines. Implement quality control measures to guarantee projects meet the group’s standards for craftsmanship and design excellence. Health & Safety, OSHA, ADA, WC, and food safety compliance with regular inspections. Dashboards tracking tickets, resolution time, asset scores, and budget variance. Team Leadership & Management
Manage and mentor a team including the Director of Facilities & Maintenance, Regional Facilities Managers, and on-site Maintenance Coordinators, fostering professional growth and a high-performance culture. Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, maintain quality control, and ensure timely project completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including real estate, design, operations, and finance, to establish construction and facilities goals aligned with growth objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to identify and address facility needs, support organizational growth, and ensure alignment with business goals. Minimum Essential Requirements
10+ years of experience in maintenance, construction, or facilities management, preferably within hospitality. Proven expertise in multi-location management, with a track record of maintaining high standards across diverse properties. Excellent project management skills, including budget and timeline oversight, as well as cross-functional team leadership. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships with internal teams and external partners. Ability to travel as required, including visits to all restaurant locations. SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination. Job Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Restaurants We are committed to supporting your career growth. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SA Hospitality Group. Get notified about new Director of Maintenance jobs in New York, NY.
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Senior Director of Maintenance
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SA Hospitality Group SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL. Position Summary
This role is responsible for overseeing strategic planning, maintenance, budgeting/cost control, operational efficiency, and overall management of SA Hospitality Group’s restaurant locations, ensuring their optimal functioning, safety, and compliance with regulations. The role involves leading teams, managing budgets, developing and implementing maintenance programs, and aligning facility operations with corporate goals. Key Responsibilities
Maintenance / Facilities Management: Develop a proactive maintenance program for all existing locations to reflect the quality and prestige of each brand. Direct facilities operations with a focus on preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and regulatory compliance. Provide guidance to the Director of Facilities and the facilities team to ensure excellence in ongoing maintenance and brand consistency. Lead and evolve facilities operations across multiple sites. Oversee building systems and ensure operational reliability. Drive capital projects, renovations, and space planning. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service contracts. Champion sustainability and safety initiatives. Present performance insights and strategic updates to leadership. Budget and Cost Control
Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations. Prepare and manage budgets for maintenance, facilities, and repairs, ensuring resources are used efficiently and within financial constraints. Manage capital project planning including annual budgeting for equipment, remodels and upgrades. Secure LY Maintenance spends on preventative and Ad hoc/Emergency services to develop budget; evaluating high priority R&M based on wear and tear and include projected new openings. Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing competitive pricing and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Compliance and Quality Assurance
Ensure all maintenance and facilities management activities comply with local regulations, health and safety standards, and environmental guidelines. Implement quality control measures to guarantee projects meet the group’s standards for craftsmanship and design excellence. Health & Safety, OSHA, ADA, WC, and food safety compliance with regular inspections. Dashboards tracking tickets, resolution time, asset scores, and budget variance. Team Leadership & Management
Manage and mentor a team including the Director of Facilities & Maintenance, Regional Facilities Managers, and on-site Maintenance Coordinators, fostering professional growth and a high-performance culture. Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, maintain quality control, and ensure timely project completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including real estate, design, operations, and finance, to establish construction and facilities goals aligned with growth objectives. Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to identify and address facility needs, support organizational growth, and ensure alignment with business goals. Minimum Essential Requirements
10+ years of experience in maintenance, construction, or facilities management, preferably within hospitality. Proven expertise in multi-location management, with a track record of maintaining high standards across diverse properties. Excellent project management skills, including budget and timeline oversight, as well as cross-functional team leadership. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage relationships with internal teams and external partners. Ability to travel as required, including visits to all restaurant locations. SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination. Job Details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Restaurants We are committed to supporting your career growth. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SA Hospitality Group. Get notified about new Director of Maintenance jobs in New York, NY.
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