Corporate, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Overview

Kura Sushi USA is a publicly traded U.S. company established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc. We are an innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant chain serving up the ultimate eater-tainment dining experience with a combination of premium ingredients, advanced technology, and affordable prices to create a one-of-a-kind revolving sushi dining experience.

Come join the Kura Krew! We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager - Northeast to join our growing team.
The selected candidate must reside in the northeast region, or in the surrounding area.

As the Facilities Manager - Northeast, you will be responsible for managing the daily work orders, repairs, and replacements in a timely manner. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, making occasional “hands-on” store-level repairs as deemed necessary by the Supervisor. The position requires travel by car, public transportation, and/or plane on a weekly basis depending on each situation. The position collaborates closely with all members of the Facilities and other departments, including Store Operations management, to achieve reductions in R&M, replacement costs, and downtime.

This role is remote with weekly travel. Travel is expected to be 50%+ in support of east coast restaurants. The selected candidate must reside in one of the cities listed below with close proximity to major airports.

• New York – near JFK or Newark Liberty International airports
• Philadelphia, PA – near Philadelphia International airport
• Washington D.C. – near Dulles, Reagan and BWI International airports
• No. Virginia – near Richmond International airport
• Charlotte & Raleigh NC – near Raleigh-Durham International airport
• Atlanta GA – near Hartsfield International airport
• Chicago, IL – near Chicago O’Hare International airport

• Position requires supervisory responsibilities for both technical and administrative duties. 60% or more of the time is focused on supervisory responsibilities; the remaining time is spent performing various maintenance tasks with minimal oversight and using discretion and independent judgment to prioritize projects.
• Maximizes productivity and the life of equipment by using sound judgment on repairing vs. replacing.
• Prioritizes and schedules the maintenance and repairs of all restaurant building envelopes, interior décor and finishes, and all cooking equipment.
• Controls and monitors inventory.
• Ensures adherence to Brand safety policies, governing agency codes, regulations and procedures, including health department and property management issues, in compliance with all OSHA and city ordinances.
• Leads, manages, and supports maintenance and daily repairs for multiple locations; ensures repairs are completed in a timely manner with urgency.
• Manages, supervises, and oversees vendors and contractors to ensure efficient repairs aligned with Kura standards. Oversees repairs and replacements by contractors and third parties on a wide range of restaurant equipment, electrical systems HVAC/R, plumbing and building structures; ensures accountability, quality of work, schedule adherence, and implements best practices as established by Kura USA.
• Manages, operates, and leads work order systems such as Service Channel.
• Assists in selecting vendors and contractors.
• Works with Facilities Team, vendors, and Operations teams to develop strong relationships.
• Addresses concerns and maintains consistent follow-up on outstanding repairs/projects.
• Responds in a timely manner to emergency work orders, repairs, phone calls, and emails.
• HVAC/R repairs, building and cooking equipment repairs/replacements, plumbing, electrical, painting, and all other maintenance duties.
• Develops and manages a daily/weekly work schedule to minimize impact and downtime on equipment and restaurant operations.
• Maintains store furniture and equipment in good working condition (A/C, fridge, freezer, fryers, hot water units, etc.) to support store operations and facilities department.

• Reads, writes, and interprets manuals, schematics, plans, and specifications related to duties.
• Reports all irregular issues and repairs to the supervisor and provides expertise…