VICE PRESIDENT OF REAL ESTATE

OFFICE OR REMOTE - Must reside in Central or Western US
$150K - $220K per year, based on experience
We’re not just selling sandwiches and salads. We’re selling Happy!

Perks and Benefits:

• Health Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Unlimited Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee assistance program
• Annual Bonus

SUMMARY
As the Vice President of Real Estate, you will report to the Chief Development Officer and manage vendor relationships with third party brokers and prospective landlords. This role will source and develop spaces that match our brand and will build connections with our team and guests. Responsibilities include site selection and acquisition, ensuring financial feasibility, taking part in the permit and closing process. This role will ensure that all projects are completed by set deadlines and will work towards building a strategy to ensure the scalability of the brand as the company grows.
The VP of Real Estate will be required to frequently travel to existing and prospective new markets. The right candidate will reside in the central or western US, or be open to relocate to one of these major markets with reasonable proximity to a major US airport.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the CEO and CDO on the short-term & long-term real estate goals
• Create overall strategy to lead and execute the real estate expansion plans and new restaurant openings
• Evaluate new potential real estate markets and all supporting data to create a robust pipeline of properties to achieve new restaurant opening needs
• Collaborate with the CDO, construction and design team to identify, secure, design, and develop new restaurant locations to meet annual goals and budgets
• Establish and communicate site selection criteria to the CDO and Real Estate Committee and guide the organization to make successful site selections
• Design the strategy and oversee the development and completion of real estate initiatives including, budgetary planning, ROI & EBITDA analysis, lease negotiation, defining project milestones and metrics ensuring flawless delivery of all aspects of project execution
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential landlords, brokers, vendors and strategic co-tenants.
• Drive priorities of Company Imperatives that involve real estate matters
• Lead the team and participate in negotiations of real estate transactions that align with the company’s core values
• Establish, maintain & manage 3rd party broker teams in each local market.
• Partner and collaborate with COO & Ops Services on site selection opportunities, site visits and timing for any potential new restaurant openings
• Work with internal and external teams to develop standards and processes.
• Evaluate brand real estate strategies and capital investment opportunities and provide recommendations on investment decisions
• Liaise with Company’s legal resources regarding lease negotiations and lease revisions; oversee and provide insight into the negotiations and document lease extensions and other lease amendments
• Maintain accountability and performance of the teams’ results through frequent reporting of KPIs and metrics
• Proactively communicate site selection timing and all related details and turnover status to the design/development construction team as well as other departments such as leasing, facilities, and property management
• Performs other related duties as assigned

COMPETITIVE PAY

• All Mendo Base Camp members are paid on a bi-weekly basis

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of executive leadership experience in commercial real estate development/leasing, F&B experience preferred
• Successful track record of business partnering with C-suite/senior level executives
• Successful track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a high-growth environment; Multi-Unit Restaurant or Retail experience preferred
• Strong, proven relationships with national landlords, brokers and other related entities.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong, proven analytical and deal negotiating skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and proven experience in cultivating collaborative working relationships with teams across an organization
• Track record of successful results utilizing skills in real estate site selection, negotiations, design, and finance

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results
• Planning: Ability to think ahead and plan over a multi-year timeframe
• Time Management: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to be an independent thinker while working in fast-paced team environments
• Proven analytical and deal negotiating skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility with work hours and travel as needed
• Strong skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint

About Mendo:
We were founded with the vision to offer so much more than food, and since 2005, we’ve never let the spark of happiness go out. We sell Happy!

Food is our love language! We connect guests to culinary adventure with our approachably adventurous menu. We use fresh ingredients you can feel good about. We believe that every guest is a friend we haven’t made yet or one we’re welcoming back.

Does this get you excited?! Then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity to become part of the Mendo Team!

There is no “I” in Mendo Mendocino Farms is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Mendocino Farms will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. * Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $150,000 - $220,000