Manager, Real Estate Job in Vaughan Recruiting by Recipe Unlimited Corporation

Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, Landing Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrell & Catering, State and Main, Elephant and Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, and The Burger Priest. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planetRole OverviewThe Manager, Real Estate is responsible for sourcing, analyzing, negotiating, presenting, and completing real estate transactions for the brands within their geographic territory.What you will do in this roleAchieve the successful and timely selection, negotiation, approvals and lease documentation of locations in order to meet the construction and opening dates according to each brand’s development plan.Develop and manage Recipe’s broker and landlord relationships, as well as initiating and responding to their own leads.Provide high level communication in a proactive manner with Brand leaders, Franchising, Design + Construction and Legal Departments to ensure coordination, delivery and efficient management of all transactions.Conduct tours of sites and markets for Brand leaders, prepared with local market intel, demographic information, market lease rates, competitive sales, market history, and future development plans.Maintain the accuracy of the real estate department database to ensure accurate reporting.Manage the preparation of site approval packages to Real Estate Committee(s) for approval.Negotiate the terms of all leasing documents to meet Recipe’s standards and in accordance with required timelines.Negotiate the site plan or building requirements, and the Landlord and Tenant’s Work Schedule, and provide guidance on the construction requirements for each location, both internally, as well as with external architects and landlords.Interface with Market Planning to develop and execute the real estate strategy for each brand.Interface with the Franchising team to ensure appropriate and accurate communication of real estate opportunities to prospective franchisees.Interface with the Construction Department to ensure on-time and on-budget store openings are achieved.What we are looking for from youCollege or Bachelor Degree5-10 years of prior experience in retail or restaurant leasing, development, or portfolio management.Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervisionAdvanced negotiation skillsSuperior interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWhat’s in it for you?Flexible/Hybrid work environment (3 days a week in office)You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-gettersYou’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brandsA welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respectCareer advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brandsIndustry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programsRecipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact [email protected]