Development Manager ; Stores

In-N-Out Burger Development Manager I (New Stores)

Location: Baldwin Park, CA – office based, full‑time, in‑office only

Employment type: Full‑time, Exempt

Salary Range: $104,000 – $140,000

• The Development Manager will be responsible for all steps in the restaurant development process, starting from the entitlement process, up to permitting and through construction.
• Extensive preparation and knowledge of entitlement submittals.
• Manage the entitlement process and work well with city planners, governmental agencies, and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Manage the whole entitlement process, due diligence, permit research, and completion of applications.
• Manage engineers, architects, geotechnical, environmental, survey and various other consultants relative to due diligence, entitlements, and permit procurement.
• Experience serving an Applicant advocate role with city council or city planning commissioners.
• Submitting for and obtaining governmental entitlements like CUPs, DRC approvals, and ultimately all required permits to commence construction.
• Experience with design and preparation of site plans and building elevations is desirable.
• Work closely with other development teams including Real Estate Managers (site acquisition team), Legal, and Construction, as well as with 3rd party developers, landlords, architects, engineers and municipalities.
• Working on multiple projects concurrently, in varying geographic locations, all of which may be in various stages of the development process.
• Manage various aspects of real estate development from site selection to construction completion.
• Perform project site analysis, site design and pro‑forma budget projection for presentation.
• Negotiate development agreements and assist with real estate purchase and lease negotiations.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with jurisdictions and various public agencies during design review process and entitlements to obtain desired building design, site design and meet operational standards.

• Five (5) years+ experience with the entitlement process; must have a working understanding of governmental entitlement process (required).
• Strong experience in the state of California – entitlement and permitting, including processing of EIR’s and mitigated negative declarations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Construction Management (preferred); or a combination of experience and education.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in design, or management of design teams, and familiarity with working drawings, construction practices, methods, and materials.
• Extensive entitlement experience in Nor Cal/LA markets; strongly preferred.
• QSR drive‑thru experience preferred.
• Experience being an Applicant representative at city hearings.
• Experience working with city planning staff and leaders, design review boards, planning commissions, city councils.
• Must have good knowledge of building codes, Title 24, ADA, basic utilities and green code.
• Must have an understanding of construction, and the relationship between value engineering and construction costs, scheduling and physical elements building.
• Will possess a strong work ethic, excellent organization and communication skills, along with the ability to observe safety guidelines and work both autonomously and in a team‑oriented atmosphere.

• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA’s, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan, adoption assistance, education reimbursement, supplemental health plans and pet insurance.
• Real Estate office is based in Baldwin Park, California.
• Requires significant field work and travel; will need to report to Baldwin Park, CA office.
• Travel time: 25% of the work time will be spent in the field and on pre‑construction sites; will require occasional overnight travel to all seven states where INO operates.

In‑N‑Out Burger was founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, and remains privately owned and operated. Under the direction of the Snyder family, the company has opened restaurants throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, and Tennessee. In‑N‑Out Burger’s menu has remained the same since 1948, and we have maintained a simple philosophy – serve only the highest quality product, prepare it in a clean and sparkling environment, and serve it in a warm and friendly manner.

We have built a reputation for fresh, made‑to‑order foods prepared and served by friendly, well trained Associates.

In‑N‑Out Burger offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. Should there be a need, In‑N‑Out Burger will provide a reasonable accommodation to complete the interview process upon request.