Vice President of Real Estate and Construction

Vice President of Real Estate and Construction

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Inc. is searching for a Vice President of Real Estate and Construction to add to its growing team based in its Las Vegas-based Support Center.  Founded in 1976, Capriotti’s is a multiple award winning specialty sandwich retailer with more than 55 company-owned and franchise locations in eight states across the United States including, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Utah and Nevada.  With a reputation for gourmet taste, Capriotti’s prides itself on using the freshest ingredients in order to provide customers with a taste of home in every bite.

            This position will be responsible for all real estate and construction related activities for the Capriotti’s brand.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for the selection of locations on which to build and operate high volume Capriotti’s restaurants.  The main focus of your efforts will be to assist franchisees in finding and approving suitable sites for Capriotti’s restaurants throughout the country by executing the Capriotti’s proprietary real estate site model currently in development.  You will also oversee the construction process for company restaurants as well as give guidance to franchisees on their construction efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Establish a national real estate broker network.
• Work with executive team to choose appropriate markets for company restaurant development.
• Meet and exceed annual budgeted development company and franchise goals.
• Find appropriate sites for Capriotti’s company restaurants.
• Assist in negotiations of leases for Capriotti’s company restaurants culminating in their execution.
• Understand and execute the Capriotti’s proprietary real estate site model systemwide.
• Work with franchisees in their markets to develop a real estate strategy for development of Capriotti’s franchises.
• Visit, assess and provide approval or disapproval of proposed franchise Capriotti’s locations.
• Oversee and track the development process of all franchisees.
• Work with franchisees to hold them accountable to their development schedules.
• Develop and oversee the construction process for Capriotti’s company restaurants.
• Complete Capriotti’s company restaurant projects on time and on budget.
• Assist franchisees with Capriotti’s construction issues.
• Oversee the Capriotti’s approved development vendor list adding and rejecting vendors as needed.
• Obtain and review national contract pricing on all construction materials for Capriotti’s restaurants.
• Work with operations and equipment vendors to service and source new and existing equipment for new and existing Capriotti’s restaurants.
• Oversee, support and guide department personnel.

• College degree required.
• Previous high-level real estate and construction experience for a growing retail or restaurant chain required.
• Restaurant and franchise experience preferred.
• Outgoing personality with “franchisee first" focus and attitude.
• High achiever who likes to work hard.
• Ability to travel (travel is 50-75% of the job).
• Relocation to Las Vegas is required.

***Capriotti's will cover relocation expenses.***


Qualified applicants should submit a resume for consideration.