Foodservice Design Manager - Remote Eligible

Foodservice Design Manager

RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design (RFHSD) is excited to be adding another Foodservice Design Manager to our team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their well-developed design skill set and has a deep understanding of REVIT-based design. The ideal person will have design experience within the hospitality and foodservice industry. Our close-knit and dedicated team works out of the Troon Northeast Regional Office in Newton, MA. Our culture is one of teamwork, commitment to excellence and a strong work-life balance built upon a flexible office model. RFHSD is a national hospitality strategy and design firm with clients from all segments of the hospitality industry that span the US and even the globe.

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Complete detailed technical drawings in the REVIT platform to meet our established foodservice design standards
• Deliver the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure our drawings are the foundation for a successful project
• Support Design Project Managers as design lead on within established timelines
• Support Design Project Managers in client communications and relationship management
• Take initiative to drive assigned task work to completion
• Communicate proactively with your coworkers
• Work independently as well as on a team, under communicated deadlines with the ability and autonomy to manage your schedule
• Maintain drawing sets, as required, as projects progress, making necessary revisions and sk's as required
• Collaborate on systems and process improvements for Design Development
• Uphold RFHSD standards, processes, and procedures as they relate to the design department
• Actively participate in the advancement of RFHSD team culture with clients and co-workers, and make suggestions on improvements if needed
• Gain proficiency in communicating RFHSD company mission, vision and values and be an ambassador for our brand
• Support the RFHSD sales process through your technical expertise, as beneficial and requested
• Gain proficiency in Salesforce use as a tool to manage project pipeline, BD and sales

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Minimum 3-5 years in a drafting or foodservice designer role with proficiency in Revit and a relevant drafting portfolio
• Experience in commercial kitchen design
• Architectural degree is preferred
• High-level attention to detail
• A commitment to excellence, both personally and in the work you produce
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and pivot quickly between projects, conversations, and tasks
• A strong desire to make an immediate impact as well as to make a lasting impression on the company
• Someone who thrives under the highest expectations, communicated deadlines, can self-motivate/manage, and take responsibility and accountability seriously
• Experience in hospitality is a plus, and hospitality mindset a must
• Experience working professionally with a diverse range of people, internally and externally
• Microsoft Workspace knowledge a plus
• A love of dogs! We are a dog-friendly company and office so hopefully that's a perk

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years in a drafting or foodservice designer role
• Revit: 2+ years (Required)
• CAD: 1+ years

Office hours: Monday through Friday (with flexibility after 90 days)

Work Location: Newton, MA

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits & Other Compensation: This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

Flex schedule and work from home opportunities after 3 months of employment.

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