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Self Opportunity, Inc. · 23 hours ago

Restaurant Facilities Manager

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

4+ years exp

Self Opportunity, Inc. is a well-established, multi-unit restaurant company seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to support a portfolio of high-volume restaurant locations across Southern California. The role involves ensuring operational safety and efficiency, overseeing maintenance operations, and managing vendor relationships while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.

Staffing & Recruiting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across multiple restaurant locations

Troubleshoot and repair HVAC/R, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems

Maintain and service commercial kitchen and production equipment

Conduct routine inspections to ensure operational readiness and brand standards

Respond to emergency repairs and escalate critical issues when needed

Coordinate with approved third-party vendors for repairs and maintenance

Verify completed work, ensure quality standards, and approve invoices

Support equipment replacements, capital improvements, and remodel projects as assigned

Manage work orders, scheduling, and documentation through a CMMS platform

Track expenses, vehicle inspections, and monthly purchasing activity

Communicate clearly with restaurant leadership, operations teams, and facilities leadership

Ensure compliance with all state, county, and local codes and regulations

Follow safety protocols and complete required trainings

Maintain safe work practices across all locations

Frequent travel between restaurant locations within the assigned market

On-call availability for after-hours emergencies as needed

Qualification

Facilities managementHVAC/R expertiseCommercial kitchen equipmentCMMS platform experienceElectrical systems knowledgePlumbing systems knowledgeMechanical systems knowledgeCustomer service skillsDigital communication toolsTrade certificationsCommunication skillsOrganization skills

Required

4+ years of facilities, building engineering, or multi-unit maintenance experience

Strong restaurant or food-service facilities experience required

Hands-on expertise with commercial restaurant equipment, including walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines, ovens, ranges, warming equipment, and dish machines

Proven HVAC/R troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance experience

Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems

Ability to diagnose issues and make repair vs. replace recommendations

Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills

Comfortable managing multiple locations and priorities independently

Experience using CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office tools

Comfortable with digital communication and collaboration tools

High school diploma or GED required

Active HVAC/R certification required

Ability to lift up to 80 lbs

Frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, and ladder use (up to 30 ft)

Ability to work in varying temperatures and conditions