Superintendent - High end restaurants

Construction Superintendent Restaurant ProjectsPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead on-site construction and renovation of high end restaurant locations. The Superintendent will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all phases of restaurant build-outs to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to specified quality and regulatory standards. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong construction knowledge, experience in restaurant projects, and the ability to manage crews, vendors, and client expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect day-to-day on-site construction activities for restaurant projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate subcontractors, trades, and material deliveries to meet milestones and opening dates.Interpret architectural and MEP plans, verify work against specifications, and manage quality control throughout construction and punch-list completion.Enforce site safety standards, conduct daily safety briefings, and ensure compliance with OSHA and local health and building regulations.Manage project budgets, track costs, approve invoices, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.Oversee inventory management for on-site materials and equipment; coordinate procurement with purchasing and vendors to avoid delays.Build and maintain strong vendor relations and subcontractor performance; negotiate scope clarifications and resolve claims or disputes.Train and mentor site staff and subcontractor teams on procedures, quality expectations, and customer-focused service during handover.Serve as the primary client-facing representative on-site, communicating progress, managing expectations, and responding to operational or customer-service concerns.Conduct final inspections, coordinate permitting and health-regulation sign-offs, and lead turnover to operations with thorough documentation and training.Implement continuous improvement practices to streamline workflows, improve cost control, and enhance team performance.QualificationsMinimum 5 years experience as a Construction Superintendent managing commercial or restaurant build-outs (required).Proven experience specifically with restaurant construction, tenant improvements, or hospitality projects (required).Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, estimating, and quality control (required).Demonstrated ability to lead crews, manage subcontractors, and coordinate vendors to achieve project goals.Experience with budgeting, cost tracking, and invoice approvals; ability to manage project-level budgets and report variances.Familiarity with inventory management practices and on-site materials control.Working knowledge of health regulations, permitting, and building codes applicable to restaurants and foodservice operations.Excellent communication and customer-service skills; comfortable serving as the primary client contact during construction.Experience delivering staff training and developing site teams to meet quality and safety standards (nice to have).Proven vendor relations skills and the ability to negotiate scope and resolve disputes Track record of implementing process improvements to increase operational efficiency OSHA 10/30 certification or equivalent safety training preferred; first aid/CPR a plus.Valid drivers license and reliable transportation; ability to travel to multiple sites as required.BenefitsVacation/PTOMedicalDentalVision401kOvertime pay