Associate Manager, Regional Facilities

Associate Manager, Regional Facilities

Coppell, TX

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? It means creating moments that make everyone feel special — whether you’re supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life’s too short not to work happy.

At Brinker’s Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands — Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy® — and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you’ll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for functioning as support to current RFMs and a liaison between Facilities and Operations. This position is an entry level into the Facilities Department, bringing experience with Corrigo to the team, allowing for knowledge, growth and increased responsibilities. Provide assistance where and when needed with restaurant operators (regional/area directors, store managers), contractors, and equipment vendors for all restaurant maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Assists in conducting annual site inspections or needed for specific geographic region/Concept.

• Assists with active management of vendor base including selection, scheduling and communication, project bidding, tracking and closeout. 

• Assist restaurant operators (regional/area directors, restaurant managers, etc.) in ensuring they receive timely, cost-effective service per company expectations and SLAs. 

• Cover RFM team for vacations and time off by scheduling, communication and maintaining a calendar.

• Utilize the CMMS (Corrigo) to support each Region as and when needed with wo# management and Vendor accountability. o Reporting, Notification action, Quote approvals, Dispatching, Proper coding, etc. 

• Ability to shift priorities, overcome obstacles and deliver results. 

• Assist in and participate in coaching and teaching operators on M&R cost savings, equipment care, company policies and procedures, suppliers and vendor management. 

• Support project management of smaller scope capital and remodel projects as needed or determined by Operations/Facilities. 

• Understand Facility Budgets, understand variances and assist in a smooth recovery, within company policies and procedures. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Possesses exceptional organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks at once

• Ability to communicate professionally and with multiple levels of the organization as well as many external contacts. 

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

What You Bring to the Team

• 1-2 Years Restaurant Facilities or Operations experience 

• Experience with Corrigo as a CMMS 

• Self-motivated and customer service oriented, with ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with a team.

• Strong leadership and relationship building skills

Why Brinker 

At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.

Here’s how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads at the RSC:

• Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
• Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®.
• Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
• Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
• A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.

Check our Careers page and LinkedIn for more exciting opportunities!