Facilities Director

Who we are

Join the team at Jon & Vinny’s, where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic environment! We’re looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality professional or eager to grow in the industry, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a restaurant that values quality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Jon & Vinny’s is a fast-paced, high-volume, all-day restaurant serving several Los Angeles communities 7 days a week. Known for our welcoming vibe, delicious food, and exceptional wine and cocktail offerings, we’ve become a neighborhood favorite where guests come to celebrate everything from casual dinners to special occasions. With a bustling atmosphere, we’re dedicated to delivering the kind of hospitality that makes every guest feel like a VIP.

Our concept is simple yet refined—a place for families, friends, first dates, and everything in between. We focus on creating joyful experiences with comforting food, great wine, and a vibrant atmosphere. If you’re someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and wants to be part of a dynamic, growing brand, this is the perfect place for you.

Core Values

Hospitality 

Hospitality is who we are; it's the kindness we extend to each other; it's the friendly and genuine reception of our guests. Hospitality is the excitement & enthusiasm with which we approach our guests, our spaces, each other, and our positions. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention

The best things in life are built and created with intention. Our concept is beautifully designed. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect

Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork 

We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team; kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships. Teamwork is essential to provide a great experience to our guests. 

Determination & Readiness

We are determined to make our guests happy and we are ready to pivot and adapt at any time. We are determined to keep our restaurants clean, organized and on a path of improvement. As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt and overcome any situation for our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

What you’ll do:

The Facilities Director of Joint Venture Restaurant Group will oversee and ensure that the company’s physical assets, buildings, grounds and equipment are optimally maintained in function, appearance and in compliance with all laws and regulations. This position will lead all aspects of the facility’s needs, including ongoing repairs and maintenance, as well as assist in and oversee new construction projects from inception on. The Facilities Director of Joint Venture Restaurant Group is expected to accomplish the following:

• Develop, implement and execute all policy and procedures relating to the facilities and equipment of the company’s restaurants and buildings
• Coordinate and manage projects with owners on new construction, as well as capital expenditure assignments and long-term projects and reviews contract bids 
• Conduct in-person periodic walkthroughs of each facility in order to establish Repair & Maintenance priorities based on standards of Quality, Safety, Cleanliness and Function
• Inspect Exteriors, Interiors, Loading Areas, Trash Areas, Landscaping, HVAC Units, Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, and Hoods
• Supports the Restaurant Teams, by reviewing the critical needs of the facility and ensure the implementation and monitoring of projects
• Plan, organize, take action and follow up on all repairs, maintenance and cleaning functions
• Check all repair work completed work by contractors and vendors
• Monitors Janitorial Contractors and their schedules, continually assessing their scope of work, agreements, performance and costs
• Support store organization & cleanliness by managing the cleaning crews in conjunction with each GM & CDC
• Reviews and establishes Preventative Maintenance schedules with contractors for HVAC, Swamp Coolers, Refrigeration Units, Hot Line Equipment, Dish Machines, Water Heaters and Water Filtration Units
• Monitor all service contracts and vendors. Assists in the selection of various vendors in regards to value and budget
• Assess work performance of contractors as it relates to scheduled preventative maintenance and occurring repairs, resolving issues that may arise
• Create a communicative, open environment with the Owners, Corporate Employees, CDCs, GMs and Managers.

• Point person for SoCalGas, LADWP and any utilities.
• File for any and all applicable equipment rebates when new equipment is installed with new projects or in existing projects
• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of new maintenance techniques and programs
• Maintains a resource library for maintenance related issues and programs. Oversees proper maintenance manuals and records, including MSDS books
• Ensures that staff follow safe work practices and update OSHA binder in conjunction with the Director of Operations. Responsible for proper use and care of all company tools, equipment and vehicles
• Offers recommendations regarding improvements to the overall facilities operations of the buildings and restaurants
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prior experience in facilities, building and construction recommended.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, Refrigeration, Restaurant Equipment and Hoods recommended
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FLSA Status : Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.