BIBIBOP Asian Grill ยท 5 days ago
Vice President of Real Estate
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBIBIBOP Asian Grill is part of Gosh Enterprises, a rapidly growing multi-brand organization. They are seeking a Vice President of Real Estate to lead market strategy, site selection, and development execution across their restaurant portfolio, focusing on driving growth through strategic planning and real estate acquisition.
Food and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRestaurants
Responsibilities
Lead market planning and development strategy aligned with annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range plan (LRP)
Direct site selection, trade area analysis, and asset strategy across multiple brands
Negotiate, structure, and approve real estate contracts, ensuring favorable terms for corporate growth
Serve as primary liaison between field teams, brokers, developers, and corporate leadership
Ensure compliance with company policies and development processes
Oversee planning, permitting, and construction for new restaurant openings and remodels
Lead the full construction lifecycle, from pre-construction to delivery, with a focus on cost control and speed to market
Implement process improvements to reduce costs and accelerate development timelines without compromising brand standards
Develop and manage a reliable network of contractors, architects, and design partners with clear performance metrics
Monitor project deadlines, budgets, and quality to ensure successful outcomes
Build and lead a high-performing real estate and construction team
Collaborate with executive leadership, operations, design, finance, and other departments to align on business objectives and market priorities
Establish consistent development practices across regions to maintain brand standards
Drive continuous improvement through coaching, professional development, and fostering a culture of accountability
Represent real estate strategy at the executive level, providing data-driven recommendations and insights
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, retail or multi-unit restaurant industry preferred
5+ years in a senior leadership role managing real estate and development teams
Proven track record in site selection, market planning, trade area analysis, and real estate negotiations
Strong knowledge of construction management, permitting, facilities maintenance, and vendor management
Extensive network of brokers, developers, and industry contacts across multiple markets
Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; GIS, Oracle, or other real estate analytics tools a plus
Excellent negotiation, influence, and communication skills with experience presenting to executive leadership
Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze site plans, demographic data, and project ROI
Preferred
Experience in both corporate-owned and franchise real estate environments a plus
Company
BIBIBOP Asian Grill
It began with a vision to bring the time-honored flavors and healthy ingredients of South Korea to Columbus, Ohio. From that dream, BIBIBOP was born.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Daily Herald
2024-11-10
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