WHO WE ARE?

HABIT stands for Hospitality, Attitude, Be Your Best, Integrity, and Teamwork. At the Habit Burger Grill, our people make a difference, which is why since 1969, we’ve prided ourselves on being a people-first culture where each of us is celebrated for bringing our unique flavor to the table. Our mission is to foster an environment where everyone feels like they are part of The Habit Family through One Habit, One Heart.

The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast-casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, cooked-to-order chargrilled burgers and handcrafted sandwiches featuring USDA choice tenderloin beef, grilled chicken, and sushi-grade Ahi tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh-cut salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes, and malts. The Habit Burger Grill was named the "America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains" in 2022 by Newsweek and named winner of the Franchise Times Zor Award as “Top Franchise to Buy” for a quick service Burger category. The Habit Burger is now part of Yum brands (the largest restaurant organization in the world) which operates Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut.

JOB SUMMARY

The Habit Burger Grill is looking for an experienced Director to lead the Real Estate and Market Planning team in Development. The candidate is responsible for executing The Habit’s strategic roadmap for new restaurant growth while managing all portfolio activities and be part of the Development leadership team with counterparts in Strategy, Design, Construction, and Franchise Business Development. This position will report directly to the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) and will lead Real Estate acquisition and market planning activities while also managing internal Development real estate resources (direct reports of real estate managers, and support staff). This role is responsible for identifying real estate opportunities within the United States for both equity and franchise business partners. This role will work in conjunction with franchise recruitment, design, construction, operations, and our franchise partners. This includes strategic market planning, site and data analysis, lease and/or purchase & sale negotiations, acquisitions, ground leases, and build-to-suit development in the restaurant industry.

This position is ideal for leaders who have a passion for real estate development and enjoy strategic problem solving.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead the real estate and market planning team to identify opportunities and maximize profitable global development
• Oversee and evolve the market plan approval process to ensure all proposed development meets appropriate guidelines and strategy
• Deliver a robust pipeline of deals that allow for properly paced and sequenced openings
• Consistently apply strategic imperatives in site selection and development and thoroughly research all deal and site components vs. success criteria
• Leverage negotiation skills to coach REM’s on best practices to secure deal terms
• Provide project management leadership and discipline to the approval process
• Develop complete comprehension of financial model imperatives
• Manage vendor relationships and leverage big data to make business decisions

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience working in real estate development
• BA required, MBA or Masters in Real Estate preferred
• Experience leading teams and building an inclusive culture
• Strong collaboration skills are a must to work with vendors, field partners, and franchisees
• High integrity and work ethic
• Experience scaling a brand is a plus
• Strong business acumen with a high sense of curiosity
• High energy with focus on detail, as well as excellent communication, presentation, organizational skills
• Restaurant, retail, or multi-unit experience is preferred

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $151,900 to $178,800 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Yum! Brands and at The Habit Restaurants, LLC, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. The Habit Restaurants, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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Employment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base pay with benefits including:
  • Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus additional sick days
  • Up to 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating holidays
  • Company provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize
  • Flexible Hybrid Work Environment
  • Competitive bonus program for eligible roles
  • Recognition-based culture.

FAMILY BENEFITS:

• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits including prescription drug benefits & 100% preventative care starting on Day 1
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents
• Bereavement time off

ADDITIONAL PERKS:

• Onsite gym with brand new equipment and fitness classes
• 401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution
• Up to 2 Paid Days to Volunteer for any non-profit or charitable organization important to you
• Access to LinkedIn Learning

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.