VP of Restaurant Lease Portfolio

VP of Restaurant Lease Portfolio

Multi-Unit Restaurant Brand

$200,000–$225,000/year + Bonus

We are seeking an experienced VP of Restaurant Lease Portfolio to oversee and optimize a complex lease portfolio of 100+ restaurant locations. This executive-level leader will be responsible for lease administration, renewals, negotiations, portfolio strategy, and real estate risk management while partnering closely with operations, finance, legal, and executive leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead the strategic management of a restaurant lease portfolio consisting of 100+ locations
• Negotiate lease renewals, amendments, extensions, assignments, and landlord agreements
• Identify opportunities to improve occupancy costs and maximize portfolio performance
• Develop and execute long-term lease strategies aligned with company growth objectives
• Manage critical lease dates, renewals, rent escalations, and compliance requirements
• Evaluate relocation, closure, and restructuring opportunities within the portfolio
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Real Estate teams to support business initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, and legal partners
• Analyze market conditions and lease terms to mitigate risk and drive value
• Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations regarding portfolio performance

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of commercial real estate, lease administration, portfolio management, or real estate asset management experience
• Significant corporate-level experience managing large multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality lease portfolios
• Proven experience overseeing and negotiating 100+ active leases
• Strong understanding of commercial lease structures, lease negotiations, CAM charges, rent escalations, and occupancy costs
• Experience working within complex, multi-location organizations
• Exceptional financial analysis, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic decision-making
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or real estate-related certifications preferred

Why This Role

• Executive-level leadership opportunity with direct impact on company profitability
• Manage a large-scale restaurant portfolio across multiple markets
• Join a growing, established organization with significant operational complexity
• Competitive compensation package with executive benefits and bonus potential

Equal Opportunity Employer

This role is ideal for a seasoned corporate real estate executive who thrives in managing large lease portfolios, driving cost efficiencies, and protecting the long-term interests of a multi-unit restaurant organization.