Vandelay Hospitality Group · 18 hours ago
Senior Architect
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVandelay Hospitality Group has built a legacy of iconic dining experiences and is seeking a Senior Architect to oversee restaurant design projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with codes and standards while managing timelines, budgets, and coordination with various stakeholders.
Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants
Hiring Manager
Caroline Reed
Responsibilities
Research the project location, demographics, brand vision, architecture trends, and target market to determine guest experience and architectural intent
Meet with the owner, operations, design, and marketing staff to understand project goals and requirements
Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and build strong relationships
Build and coordinate the master schedule with a consultant team to track project durations and schedule
Lead, collaborate, and coordinate with architects, engineers, interior designers, lighting designers, and other consultants as required
Strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills to communicate to consultant team and general contractors
Review and create complete construction documents, specifications, and details
Ensure all zoning laws, building codes, sustainability, fire and safety, and accessibility codes are met
Work with general contractors to manage sub and vendor relationships, cost, lead time and delivery dates to site
Manage, review and respond to all submittals and RFI’s in a timely manner to issue to general contractors
Oversee architectural and design mockups and sample reviews as required
Visit job sites to ensure project coordination, design intent, codes, and standards are being followed
Collaborate with general contractors to resolve design or construction issues
Provide cost estimates throughout each phase of the project in collaboration with consultants and general contractors
Provide value engineering solutions when needed without compromising design aesthetic and integrity
Provide complete architectural specifications with revisions as required
Attend a punch walk with general contractors and design team to document owner and design comments
Ability to lead a team and manage multiple restaurant projects simultaneously
Qualification
Required
Degree in Architecture, Licensed Architect a plus
8+ years related hospitality/restaurant
Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to address design and construction challenges
Financial acumen for budgeting and coordination
Strong leadership, multitasking, and organizational skills for decision making
Understanding of building codes, accessibility standards, fire safety regulations, construction processes, and sustainable design practices
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, BIM, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available
Professional development and career growth as part of a rapidly growing hospitality group
Paid Time Off
Generous dining discounts at all Vandelay Hospitality Group concepts
All Vandelay Hospitality Group restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and the 4th of July so our team can celebrate with their friends and family
Company
Vandelay Hospitality Group
Vandelay Hospitality develops restaurant brands and services that evoke a combination of rich American heritage and exquisite craftsmanship.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hunter Pond
CEO and Founder
Kendall Helfenbein, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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