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Just Salad

Design Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

The Design Manager will be responsible for applying the prototypical design at the site-specific ... Conduct site feasibility studies, including "test fits" for potential new restaurant locations.

Just Salad

Design Manager

Manhattan, NY

$85K - $95K/yr

The Design Manager will be responsible for applying the prototypical design at the site-specific ... Conduct site feasibility studies, including "test fits" for potential new restaurant locations.

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Kahala Brands, Ltd.

Design Assistant/CAD Drafter

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$22.75 - $30.50/hr

Standardize brand prototype filing system * Assist restaurant design managers with unique project requests as needed PRE-CONSTRUCTION * Create proposed space "Test Fit" and other plans in AutoCad and ...

trimarkusa

Design Manager

Cleveland, OH · Hybrid

... restaurants, etc.). * Proven ability and experience as a Design subject matter expert. * Advanced ... Team management and leadership experience. * Ability to complete CFSP within the first 3 years of ...

trimarkusa

Design Manager

Cleveland, OH · Hybrid

... restaurants, etc.). * Proven ability and experience as a Design subject matter expert. * Advanced ... Team management and leadership experience. * Ability to complete CFSP within the first 3 years of ...

trimarkusa

Design Manager

Cleveland, OH · Hybrid

... restaurants, etc.). * Proven ability and experience as a Design subject matter expert. * Advanced ... Team management and leadership experience. * Ability to complete CFSP within the first 3 years of ...

Gindesigns, LLC

Design Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Experience: 5-8+ years of professional interior design experience, with proven leadership managing hospitality projects (restaurants, bars, F&B, boutique commercial) from concept through installation.

JLL

Design Manager

Chicago, IL

What this Role Involves In this role as Design Manager within our Hospitality Design & Construction ... or premium restaurant environments * Demonstrated success managing all phases of complex ...

JLL

Design Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

What this Role Involves In this role as Design Manager within our Hospitality Design & Construction ... or premium restaurant environments * Demonstrated success managing all phases of complex ...

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Design Assistant/CAD Drafter

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Kahala Management LLC
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$22.75 - $30.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain prototype CAD files, plans, elevations, and details for each brand.

  • Create and update design guides, equipment specifications, and CAD block libraries for each brand.

  • Assist with drafting plans for remodels, office updates, and internal projects, and support the design and construction team.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Kahala Brands, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising located in beautiful Scottsdale Arizona, currently has an opportunity for a Design Assistant/CAD Drafter to join the headquarters team. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of many quick-service restaurant brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie, Pinkberry, Blimpie, and Baja Fresh, among others, in over 20 countries around the world. This is an entry to mid-level position and would report to the Director of Design.


Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • 3 or more years of restaurant design experience. Will consider candidates with college degree in related studies in lieu of experience.
  • Educational or technical background in drafting, design or architecture experience working in a production firm environment a plus
  • Architectural building code knowledge is a plus  
  • Design and construction background is a plus
  • Must be able to review and interpret site information or as-built plans  
  • Generate plans, elevations, and details in AutoCad and PDF formats. These are required software skills.
  • Detailed understanding of plans, construction documents and engineering disciplines
  • Detailed knowledge and experience of restaurant equipment and design.
  • Willingness to work with multiple individuals and diverse franchisee clientele. 
  • Ability to learn and retain brand standards/trade dress for multiple brands. 
  • Must have excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Highly organized and detail oriented 
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams)
  • Highly proficient in AutoCAD design software is a must including but not limited to block creation, updating and manipulation, layer management, and knowledge of creating drawing templates a plus
  • Smartsheet PM software experience is a plus
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and/or maintain prototype CAD files for each brand including floor plans, finish details, elevations, ceiling and lighting and millwork details
  • Maintain equipment spec books for each brand 
  • Maintain design guides for each brand 
  • Create & maintain CAD block libraries for each brand 
  • Draft feasibility test fits on request for unique spaces and/or multi-brands
  • Assist with drafting plans for remodels, office updates, and other internal projects
  • Collaborate closely with the design and construction team to ensure alignment
  • Standardize brand prototype filing system
  • Assist restaurant design managers with unique project requests as needed


PRE-CONSTRUCTION

  • Create proposed space “Test Fit” and other plans in AutoCad and PDF formats.
  • Provide support as needed to individual architects during the entire development process.


PLAN & DESIGN

  • Create and manage process checklists and forms as needed for each project. 

REFRESH, REMODEL AND RELOCATION PROJECTS

  • Generate and update RF/RM guides, specifications, and requirements.
  • Review and redline remodel/reconfigured plans produced by architects while maintaining a variety of existing conditions, equipment, and requests.


OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • New product and material search 
  • Transition newly acquired brands into the Kahala development system.
  • Maintain and organize project files for all brands.


Benefits (Subject to Change):

  • 401(k) matching, including Roth options
  • 3 Medical insurance plans
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off (10 holidays, 3 weeks PTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Referral program
  • Wellness programs
  • Hybrid work schedule