Restaurant Facilities Manager

RUSS’ RESTAURANTS |   SINCE 1934

Restaurant Facilities Manager

Russ’ Restaurants | West Michigan Area -Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Grand Rapids

$85,000–$90,000 Annually

Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt | Comprehensive Benefits

Bring Your Skills. Take Ownership. Make an Impact.

Are you the person everyone calls when something needs fixing?

Do you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving problems, leading projects, and finding better ways to get things done? Are you looking for more than just another maintenance job? Somewhere your experience, initiative, and hard work will truly make a difference?

Then we want to meet you!

At Russ’ Restaurants, we're more than a restaurant company. We're a family-owned West Michigan business with a proud legacy dating back to 1934. For over 90 years, we've been bringing families together around the table, building lasting relationships, and serving the communities we call home.

Now, we're looking for a talented, dependable, and hands-on Restaurant Facilities Manager to help us carry that legacy forward. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves both the technical side of maintenance and the leadership side of managing facilities. You'll take ownership of maintaining our restaurants, improving our systems, managing contractors, and helping ensure our buildings and equipment remain safe, reliable, and ready to serve our guests.

If you take pride in fixing things right, staying one step ahead of problems, and seeing the results of your hard work, you'll fit right in!

Why You'll Love Working at Russ’

We believe great people deserve great opportunities, and we value the individuals who help make our business successful.

Here's what we offer

• Competitive Pay: $85,000–$90,000 annual salary (exempt), based on experience and qualifications.
• 401(k) with Company Matching: Invest in your future with employer matching contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits designed to support you and your family.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: Additional financial protection when life takes an unexpected turn. 
• Paid Time Off: A PTO package that gives you opportunities to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy the food and hospitality that have made Russ’ a West Michigan favorite for generations.
• Family-Owned Values: Join an established company with over 90 years of history, strong family community roots, and a commitment to its people.

What You'll Be Doing:

Keep Our Restaurants Running Strong

• Oversee facility maintenance and repairs for 12 Russ’ Restaurants, our corporate office, and assigned company-owned properties.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, commercial kitchenequipment, and general building systems within your training and qualifications.   
• Take a hands-on approach to repairs whenever practical, safe, and cost-effective.
• Coordinate qualified outside contractors and service technicians when specialized work isrequired.
• Respond to urgent facility emergencies to minimize disruption to restaurant operations.

Stay Ahead of Maintenance Problems

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce costly breakdowns.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify concerns before they become major problems. 
• Maintain work orders, maintenance records, equipment inventories, and repair schedules.
• Develop seasonal maintenance plans for heating, cooling, parking lots, roofs, building exteriors, and other facility needs.

Lead Projects, Vendors & Budgets

• Manage relationships with contractors, service providers, and suppliers.
• Obtain competitive bids, negotiate pricing, and ensure quality workmanship.
• Coordinate facility improvements, equipment replacements, and capital improvement projects.
• Monitor maintenance expenses, review invoices, and identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Make informed repair-versus-replace recommendations.

Be a Key Part of Our Leadership Team

• Work directly with our President and closely with our Director of Operations.
• Provide guidance and support to restaurant management teams regarding facility needs.
• Communicate repair priorities, project updates, and maintenance plans.
• Help develop long-term strategies to protect our buildings, equipment, and investments.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a well-rounded professional who brings the technical skills to tackle repairs, the organizational skills to manage multiple locations, and the confidence to lead

projects from start to finish.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial maintenance, facilities management, construction, property management, equipment service, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems.
• Ability and willingness to perform hands-on maintenance and repairs within applicable safety and licensing requirements.
• Experience working with contractors, managing projects, and controlling maintenance expenses.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable using computers, spreadsheets, work-order systems, and basic reporting tools.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel regularly between West Michigan locations (Holland, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Grand Rapids area) and respond to after-hours emergencies when necessary.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience maintaining multiple restaurant, hospitality, retail, or commercial properties.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and refrigeration systems.
• Trade certifications, technical education, or project management experience.
• Experience establishing preventive maintenance programs and managing facility budgets.

A Career Where Your Work Truly Matters

At Russ’ Restaurants, you'll have more than a list of maintenance requests. You'll have the opportunity to build better systems, solve meaningful challenges, and help shape how we care for our facilities for years to come.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, follows through on commitments, treats others with respect, and believes that doing the job right matters. Our restaurants have been part of West Michigan communities for more than 90 years. We'd love for you to become part of the team that helps carry our story into the future!

Ready to Roll Up Your Sleeves and Make a Difference? Your next career opportunity could be right here at Russ’ Restaurants!

 

Russ’ Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

Founded in 1934 and still owned and managed by the same family, Russ’ Restaurant combines the best of a family-friendly diner with classic comfort food and charm. With 12 family-owned locations, we're continually striving to add great members to our team.
The quality of our team is our best recipe. It takes more than high-quality ingredients and a hot grill to bring out that warm hospitality that Russ’ is known for. It takes the right kind of person. Someone with an outgoing personality, who treats everyone they meet like an old friend.

Salary

$85000.00 - $90000.00 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Referral program, Employee discount, Mileage reimbursement

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

Monday to Friday, On call