Sr. Specialist, Nontraditional Restaurants

The role of the Nontraditional Restaurant Sr. Specialist is to be a primary point of contact managing the Development & Construction process relative to the growing number of existing Licensed Captive Venue (LCV) Chick-fil-A restaurants. This role is also a key stakeholder in managing the relationship between external partners and project coordinators.

The role actively partners with internal and external Partners, Food Service Providers and Operators to ensure the timely execution of development and construction processes. The role also partners closely and collaborates with Directors & Lead Real Estate Representatives from New Restaurant Real Estate, Design, Development & Construction, Operations, LDP, and Accounting.

Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community. 

Lead effective & efficient communication:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for New Restaurant Real Estate (NRRE), Development, Design, and Construction for existing Licensed Captive Venue (LCV) locations.
• Serves as primary point of contact for internal initiatives that help improve and support growth of the Licensed Captive Venue portfolio.
• Provides direction to and fosters partnership with internal and external partners, CW Contractors, Food Service Partners, and Operators.

Project Management:

• Proactively tracks & manages internal initiatives and projects, existing restaurant development/design/construction processes including accuracy of data, performance and use of data technology platforms, ensuring milestone dates, and pipeline.
• Manages follow up to ensure the resolution of development issues, receipt of plan approvals and permits, timely payment of project invoices, and proper document storage.
• Manages the Remodel process regarding activation, site survey schedules and actively coordinates between the Licensed Captive Venue and the Development team.

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of work related experience

• Real Estate Development or Construction Management Experience