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Head of Restaurant Maintenance
Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 + Full Benefits
A growing and well-established restaurant group is seeking a Head of Restaurant Maintenance to oversee the maintenance, functionality, and ongoing upkeep of multiple high-volume restaurant locations throughout Boston.
This is a hands-on leadership position for an organized, resourceful maintenance professional who understands restaurant operations and can troubleshoot a wide range of building and equipment issues. The ideal candidate will be capable of handling routine repairs independently, coordinating outside vendors when specialized work is required, and ensuring that maintenance projects are completed properly and cost-effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day maintenance needs across a portfolio of restaurant locations throughout Boston
- Keep restaurant facilities, equipment, and building systems operating safely and efficiently
- Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance
- Handle basic plumbing needs, including snaking drains and addressing routine issues
- Perform basic electrical work and wiring for fixtures
- Replace refrigerator gaskets and handle other basic refrigeration maintenance
- Assist with cooling tower maintenance and related systems
- Use ladders and perform hands-on maintenance as needed
- Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules and assist with PM contracts
- Serve as a liaison with outside maintenance, pest control, and other service providers
- Work closely with restaurant leadership to maintain cleanliness and overall facility standards
- Determine when specialized or licensed professionals are required
- Obtain second opinions or additional estimates when appropriate
- Coordinate, monitor, and follow up with outside contractors to ensure work is completed correctly
- Review and sign work orders and verify that work was completed to the expected standard
- Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance and repair costs
- Maintain accurate awareness of outstanding maintenance issues across all locations
- Respond to urgent maintenance needs and help minimize operational disruptions
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience overseeing maintenance for multiple restaurant or hospitality locations
- Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance
- Highly organized with excellent follow-through
- Resourceful and comfortable diagnosing problems independently
- Strong understanding of when an issue can be handled internally versus when a professional contractor is needed
- Cost-conscious with a focus on protecting company resources
- Comfortable communicating with restaurant leadership, vendors, contractors, and service providers
- Able to travel between multiple Boston-area locations throughout the workweek
- Comfortable working occasional early mornings or late nights when required for scheduled maintenance
- Willing to be available on weekends for emergency situations
Schedule
Monday–Friday, with flexibility for occasional early-morning or late-night work when coordinating preventive maintenance, repairs, or vendor access.
The position will also be on call on weekends for emergency maintenance issues.
Location Coverage
The position will oversee maintenance across multiple restaurant locations in South Boston, the South End, Fenway, and surrounding Boston neighborhoods.
Compensation & Benefits
- $90,000–$120,000 base salary
- 100% employer-sponsored health insurance
- Full benefits package
- Monday–Friday core schedule
- Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and operational efficiency of a successful restaurant group
JOB ID: 181945
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Greg Dickinson