Job Description Store Development Manager

Blue Bottle Coffee is a passionate and growing team of hundreds around the world, united by the simple purpose of getting great coffee to everyone who asks for it whether that be in our cafes, at home, or through our retail and wholesale partners. We roast on three coasts, make great drinks, clean up after ourselves, bake delicious  cookies, get change at the bank, and say please and thank you. And we want you to join our team, who we believe are the most talented, kindest, and hardest-working in the business.

Our Store Development team designs, builds and maintains cafes in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York City and Tokyo. Our team strives to build cafes with as much care, craft and attention to detail as our roasters and baristas put into every cup of coffee we serve. This position will be based in Oakland, CA and report to Blue Bottle’s Director of New Store Openings.

You will:

• Work with design team to ensure thorough specifications that can be executed on budget and with precision
• Manage general contractor and fixture bid process, as well as budget and development schedules
• Develop strategies to improve construction cycle costs, timing, precision and communication
• Procure building, health and other permits and develop relationships and strategies with regulatory departments to balance design intent with building and health code requirements
• Oversee construction to manage quality, design intent, costs and schedule
• Smoothly hand off each new facility to operational teams and help ensure successful openings
• Communicate project status and priorities with written/oral executive summaries and detailed reports
• Help negotiate leases and do due diligence on potential new locations

You are:

• An inspirational leader who quickly gains credibility and influence with colleagues and external parties
• Both detail-oriented and strategic, someone who ‘sweats the small stuff’ but also sees the big picture
• An excellent written and verbal communicator, able to effectively distill a lot of information and detail
• A problem solver with a positive attitude, bringing creativity and new ideas to every challenge
• Exhilarated by a high-paced, fast-changing and sometimes unpredictable work environment
• Passionate about delighting guests and employees through creating beautiful yet functional spaces
• Able to travel 30-50% of time to visit and monitor in-process construction sites

You have:

• Bachelors degree and/or graduate degree in architecture, engineering, design, or other relevant fields
• 5+ years construction management experience including hiring and managing general contractors
• 5+ years of complex project management experiences involving numerous vendors and stakeholders
• 2+ years experience leading construction and development of cafes or restaurants
• Deep knowledge of interior finishes including sourcing materials, furniture, and fixtures
• Last but not least, a deep love for great coffee, food, and exceptional customer experiences

A Few Benefits We Offer: 

• Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees
• All-you-can-drink coffee from Blue Bottle? Check
• Paid time off

At Blue Bottle you'll be working with the kindest, hardest-working team in the business. You’ll be critical to guests enjoying delicious coffee just days after it’s roasted. We aim to provide delightful hospitality to everyone who visits us, in-person or online. If you’re ready to help bring amazing products to life, please apply and join us. Compensation this position is : salaried How to apply Deadlineno deadline