Analyst

Savory is seeking an experienced and execution-oriented Vice President of Development to lead all aspects of restaurant development across our growing portfolio. This executive will play a critical role in driving the firm’s expansion efforts—overseeing site selection (in partnership with our VP of Real Estate), design, construction, and opening of new restaurant locations. The ideal candidate is a restaurant development veteran with strong project management skills, deep construction and design knowledge, and a track record of delivering successful, scalable restaurant builds on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Expansion
• Lead the development strategy for new restaurant locations across multiple brands.
• Identify high-potential markets and work with internal and external partners to build market entry plans.
• Align development goals with investment timelines and brand strategies.
• Site Selection & Real Estate
• Evaluate and participate in the approval process of new locations based on market analysis, operational feasibility, and financial performance projections.
• Design & Construction Management
• Manage the full lifecycle of restaurant buildouts—from concept design through construction to opening.
• Oversee architects, contractors, engineers, and consultants to ensure consistent brand execution.
• Standardize development processes and create scalable building prototypes where applicable.
• Project & Budget Oversight
• Lead development projects with tight control over timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Monitor and report on key project metrics to stakeholders and investment partners.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner with operations, finance, marketing, investment and culinary teams to ensure readiness and alignment for each restaurant launch.
• Build and manage a high-performing development team as the company scales.
  

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in restaurant development, with a proven track record of building and opening multiple successful restaurant units (fast casual, casual dining, and/or upscale concepts).
• Strong experience managing third-party vendors and internal teams for design, construction, and project management.
• Deep understanding of restaurant architecture, kitchen layouts, building systems, and permitting processes.
• Ability to lead multiple concurrent development projects across geographies.
• Financial acumen to manage multi-million-dollar development budgets.
• Highly organized, results-driven, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, real estate development, architecture, or related field preferred.
  
  

Savory Restaurant Fund Company Culture Highlights

• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook 2023
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEOs for Women 2023
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Places to Work in Salt Lake City 2022
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Career Growth 2022
• Savory Restaurant Fund is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Overall Culture on Comparably.
• Savory Restaurant Fund is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Manager Score on Comparably.
  
  

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