Director of Cafe Development, (Construction) North America

Director Of Cafe Development, (Construction) North America

Blue Bottle Coffee is looking for a Director Of Cafe Development to serve as the head of construction for cafe development in North America. This individual will oversee all aspects of construction across our growing portfolio of cafes and facilities. They will oversee both new cafes and renovations on our existing cafes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the high quality standards of Blue Bottle Coffee.

This individual will work cross functionally with our real estate, design, facilities and operations teams throughout the development lifecycle, from feasibility and pre-construction through handover, in addition to cafe renovations and expansions in our existing portfolio. They will lead the internal cafe development (construction) team and manage external partners, vendors, and consultants.

This position sits within the Real Estate & Cafe Development Team, and will play a part in developing a globally scalable expansion strategy. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker prepared to own continual improvement of our development processes and management of our building costs.

You will :

• Lead all construction processes for new cafe and facility builds, renovations, and upgrades
• Define and execute a globally scalable cafe development process, with direct accountability for on time, on budget openings in North America
• Oversee budgeting, bidding, scheduling, permitting, and construction execution across multiple concurrent projects
• Ensure cost effective delivery by identifying and implementing value engineering opportunities while preserving design integrity
• Rigorously control projects costs, manage change orders, and track against budget with transparency
• Maintain and evolve Blue Bottle's construction standards, documentation, and processes to support growth
• Vet, select, and manage general contractors, consultants, and vendors across all project phases with a focus on innovation, speed, and cost-efficiency
• Conduct site reviews and coordinate punch list resolution, handover, and closeout documentation
• Partner closely with Real Estate and Design to ensure feasibility, constructability, and budget from early phases
• Establish KPIs and review mechanisms to drive accountability, track performance, and optimize our development playbook.
• Report project status, risks, and budget updates to senior leadership
• Shape the future of the brand's physical presence and customer experience, balancing commercial success and cultural relevance

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The following is a list of the physical activity requirements and environmental factors related to this role. Blue Bottle is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to meet the following :

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$157,000 - $252,000 a year

At Blue Bottle Coffee, you'll be a vital part of our guests' experience and a crucial link in delivering the most delicious coffee we can find to every person who walks through our doors, be it in person or online. If you're ready to bring beautiful and thoughtfully rendered experiences to life, please apply and join us.