Facilities Manager

Shake Shack

$90K — $119K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years experience in facility management, preferably in the food service industry
  • Excellent technical skills in CMMS platforms
  • Strong communication skills across various channels
  • Ability to manage projects like a business with a focus on cost and quality
  • Hands-on experience with restaurant kitchen equipment, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
  • Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering or project management
  • Supervisory experience of 1-3 years.

Responsibilities

  • Direct Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) to align with quality and budget expectations
  • Plan and manage CAPEX needs for the region
  • Assign appropriate vendors in the CMMS platform for all Shacks
  • Implement effective Preventive Maintenance programs for all locations
  • Develop strategies to minimize risks associated with critical equipment
  • Coach Shacks on Best Practices to extend equipment life and reduce R&M costs
  • Communicate and meet regularly with Shack teams to support operations.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay and performance bonuses
  • Meal discounts at Shake Shack
  • Exclusive corporate discounts for travel and leisure activities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program from day one
  • Flexible spending and dependent care accounts for tax savings
  • Opportunities for development and growth.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Facilities Manager is responsible for an assigned region to provide leadership that manages budget, quality, expectations and results. The Facilities Manager evaluates, assigns and directs all facilities vendors, repairs, capital and facilities related support strategies for all Shacks within the assigned region. The primary goal of the Facilities Manager, which is consistent with our entire Facilities Team, is to keep Shacks open an do so in the most economically efficient way possible. Our Team goal is "No Shack Down". The Facilities Manager must vary their schedule according to the needs of the business Expect long working hours and a dynamic schedule including after hours, weekend and holiday support. Must be reachable 24/7 for emergencies.

Candidates must live on the West Coast. Preferred states: AZ, CO, NV.

Job Responsibilities and Duties
  • Manage and direct Repairs & Maintenance ("R&M") to ensure quality and budget expectations are met
  • Manage CAPEX needs in their assigned region and evaluate future CAPEX needs - always plan ahead
  • Ensure that every Shack has appropriate vendors assigned in our CMMS platform
  • Ensure that effective Preventive Maintenance programs are in place for all Shacks
  • Emphasize strategies that reduce our exposure to critical equipment (HVAC, hoods and drains)
  • Coach and train our Shacks to improve Best Practices that support longer equipment life and reduced R&M
  • Leverage CMMS data to support understanding trends and predicting the future
  • Leverage CMMS platform and feedback channels to evaluate all vendors and make vendor adjustments
  • Ensure that all Work Orders are properly and timely managed in our CMMS platform
  • Coach and train Operations on the proper use of our CMMS platform
  • Support all Shacks with effective and routine communications, meetings, touch bases, site visits, etc.
  • Support NSO Turnovers by partnering with the CO Team
  • Support and manage Emergency Response strategies and tactics
  • Support the entire Facilities Team and our Shacks when other Team Members are on PTO or OOO


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • 3-5 years of related experience in facility management, preferably in full service or quick service industry.
  • Excellent skillset in CMMS platforms
  • Excellent communication skills and comfortable using multiple channels
  • Builds trust and equity with others with results that are routine
  • Manages their assigned area like a business looking for ways to optimize cost efficiency and improve quality
  • Plays from in front and is always planning ahead
  • Positive outlook even in stressful situations - can do attitude and is comfortable leading during challenges
  • Proficiency in Word / Excel / Adobe
  • Able to multitask and meet and exceed deadlines
  • Able to effectively communicate and work cross-functionally with all departments
  • Hands on approach and familiar with restaurant kitchen equipment, HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical


Requirements - Education, Experience, Physical, and Competencies

Education Requirements

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

Education or Certificate Details

Engineering, Project Management, or Related Field

Work Experience

3-5 years

Supervisory Experience

1-3 years

Related Experience
  • Related knowledge of Repair Tech (Mechanical and Kitchen Equipment).
  • Restaurant industry background or related experience


Benefits at Shake Shack:

A work environment where you can come as you are, share your ideas, have fun, and work collaboratively:
  • Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
  • Shake Shack Meal Discounts
  • Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
  • Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
  • 401k Plan with Company Match*
  • Paid Time Off*
  • Paid Parental Leave*
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
  • Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
  • Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
  • Development and Growth Opportunities


*Eligibility criteria applies

Pay Range - $90,684.00 - $119,064.00

The current deadline for applications is 10/11/2026, but is subject to an extension.

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