Facilities Manager - Stamford

At Sally's Apizza we have been creating New Haven Style Apizza since 1938 and are now expanding to locations across the United States. Famous for our distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust with an iconic oven‑kissed char, Sally’s draws pizza fans from around the world. We hand‑craft authentic pizza in custom‑designed ovens using the original recipes. Sally’s mission is to make great pizza available to everyone. With Sally's growth comes new opportunities from management to corporate roles. We offer coaching, training, and promotion within giving you a path to pursue your future career goals. DESCRIPTION The Facilities Manager will be responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of all corporate restaurant locations through a preventative maintenance program and/or repair of company equipment at each location. This position is responsible for facilities maintenance at multiple restaurants on a national level. The role directs the initiation of all repairs, tracks service vendors, and processes service calls for all restaurant equipment, furniture, fixtures, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical equipment and systems. The position reports to the VP of Development & Construction and works with the Director of Restaurant Operations to identify and troubleshoot issues, implement and track preventative maintenance plans, manage repair and maintenance budgets, develop and manage service vendor relationships, and work with restaurant general managers to prioritize needs. The Facilities Manager must be highly communicative, able to balance multiple service needs and projects at multiple locations, and demonstrate a calm demeanor while exhibiting a can‑do attitude. As A Facilities Manager, You Will… Ensure short and long‑term facilities objectives are completed and in line with the company’s core values of commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and fanatical attention to detail. Ensure execution of the facilities maintenance program to guarantee restaurants are always functioning at restaurant standards by leading and educating restaurant management teams. Conduct regular walkthroughs of operating locations and quarterly audits. Assemble and maintain complete project records and close‑out documents. Oversee remodels, renovations and construction improvements on an ongoing basis. Schedule, coordinate and execute site visits to inspect equipment on a monthly basis based on end‑of‑warranty timelines. Work with the VP of Construction to manage, organize and create efficiencies within the construction, maintenance, and development of all restaurants. Train with the VP of Development and Construction and other members of the leadership team on the new build process, managing expectations with general contractors, assessing construction progress and serving as a liaison to the VP of Construction through the opening of the restaurant. Stay in front of and educate on latest techniques, trends, and technologies. ROLE COMPETENCIES Maintains a high level of excellence in the overall appearance of all facilities. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Must exhibit pride in your job, company, and brand in all of your work. Understanding of carpentry, painting, cabinetry work, drywall work, tile work, etc. Ability to develop routine preventive maintenance programs on buildings and equipment. Scheduled maintenance and upkeep of air scrubbers Scheduled polishing & buffing of concrete floors Scheduled replacement of HVAC filters Understanding of HVAC, electrical & plumbing equipment and systems General Handyman skills, mechanical aptitude, and management of other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Technical: Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the repair of restaurants. Experience in commercial building maintenance/repair. Knowledge of working with Power, Water, Gas, and Utility companies as well as their field mechanics. Ability to work in Excel, Smartsheet, and EcoTrak to manage and forecast all repair work. Language: English Basic Spanish (preferred but not required) Experience: Minimum 5 years of related experience. Prior experience in the restaurant industry. Prior career facilities experience/involvement with a multi‑location enterprise (such as restaurant brand, hospital, college campus, airport). Ability to identify, source and oversee trade subcontractors and review estimates/award proposals/close‑out service items and projects. Experience in overseeing subcontractors and hiring of all tradesmen. Ability to order the right tradesmen and material sources for repair/replacement and maintenance. Experience with reading building plans. Highly organized and with the ability of keeping record of work performed and an understanding of scheduled maintenance and warranty cycles. Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and manage timelines. Must have a Valid Driver’s License. Work Environment Ability to work with others, including both Restaurant Staff, Management and Leadership. In order to meet company demands, this position’s work week is Monday through Friday with availability to be on‑call in the event of an emergency or critical business need. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including on‑call weekends. Travel required to all properties within the expanding portfolio. SALARY & BENEFITS Starting at $85,000 per year, depending on experience. Dental Insurance. Employee discount. Health insurance. Vision insurance. Short‑term Disability. Long‑term Disability. Group Life. Sick Time & Vacation Time or Paid time off. SALLY’S CORE VALUES Obsession for Apizza: True passion for the uncompromised quality and tradition of New Haven Apizza. Strive for excellence and bring your personal best to work every day. Commitment to Our Guests: Demonstrate warmth and care while creating memorable moments of hospitality for all guests. Strength of Character: Take pride in your job and use your best judgment to do what is right and fair even when no one else is looking. Actively seek to build trust with colleagues and guests. We Are Hungry: We are a teaching company filled with people who are hungry for knowledge and growth. Our hunger is insatiable, and we crave honest feedback to strengthen our skills and hold each other accountable. #J-18808-Ljbffr