Facilities / Maintenance Director
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Facilities / Maintenance Director

Kent Hospitality Group

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-17T00:41:05Z

Job Description :

Kent Hospitality Group is actively hiring a Facilities & Porter Manager as part of the operation team supporting Printemps at One Wall Street in New York City.

ABOUT PRINTEMPS :

Storied French luxury retailer, Printemps, is preparing to open its first ever US location at One Wall Street in the heart of the Financial District.

Located in the historic 50-story landmark, Printemps will have five distinct food and beverage concepts ranging from a casual cafe to a fine dining restaurant. Food and beverage is helmed by Top Chef alumnus and 3-time James Beard Award Winner, Chef Gregory Gourdet.

Kent Hospitality Group (KHG) is a dynamic and innovative hospitality company founded by visionary Chef Jamal “James” Kent and entrepreneur-led private equity platform SC Holdings. KHG comprises Michelin Star restaurants, private members clubs, and world class venues. We are dedicated to delivering fine dining, unmatched hospitality, and first-rate experiences across North America. We are seeking creative go-getters to join our team to help elevate our brand.

Reports to : Director of Operations

Location : Printemps Food and Beverage

Job Responsibilities

  • Actively hire and retain a reliable porter team.
  • Foster a positive, communicative, and high-performing team culture.
  • Maintain and adjust porter schedules to ensure full shift coverage. Be prepared to cover shifts in emergency situations.
  • Track and approve employee timecards; manage scheduling to stay within a defined labor budget.
  • Ensure cleanliness across the restaurant by enforcing checklist completion and providing corrective feedback as needed.
  • Maintain proper par levels for cleaning supplies, tools, and disposables.
  • Ensure all cleaning chemicals are correctly stored and labeled; maintain up-to-date MSDS documentation.

Oversee the organization and inventory of all F&B storage spaces.

Facilities Management

  • Collaborate with the Director of Operations to identify and address facility needs.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of all major systems, including plumbing, HVAC, gas, electrical, and refrigeration.
  • Manage and oversee 3rd party vendor relationships and scheduled maintenance, including but not limited to :
  • HVAC Inspections & Maintenance
  • Electrical Repairs
  • Water Filtration Systems
  • Monitor HVAC performance and hold vendors accountable for proper maintenance
  • Perform minor repairs and upkeep as needed (e.g., painting, light fixtures, furniture)
  • Maintain a basic toolkit and keep necessary maintenance materials in stock
  • Assist with organizing, receiving, and distributing restaurant deliveries

Administrative Support

  • Potential for growth into administrative kitchen support responsibilities, including :
  • Assisting with job postings, applicant communication, and interview coordination.
  • Assisting with onboarding processes and documentation for new hires.

Onboarding ScheduleDay 1–30 : Integration & Assessment

  • Review current open facilities and porter-related projects.
  • Assess staffing needs; begin recruiting and screening applicants for open porter roles.
  • Evaluate and organize all F&B and janitorial storage rooms.
  • Meet and build working relationships with key 3rd party vendors; review current service schedules and contracts.
  • Understand porter scheduling, team availability, daily responsibilities, and existing checklists. Identify immediate staffing or workflow gaps.

Day 31–60 : Training & Operational Engagement

  • Begin hands-on training in facilities management alongside the Director of Operations.
  • Receive training in restaurant-specific equipment maintenance protocols.
  • Take ownership of facilities-related R&M ordering (Repairs & Maintenance).
  • Begin training in NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) and Department of Health (DOH) regulations and compliance standards.

Day 61–90 : Certification & Autonomy

  • Prepare for and complete the DOB Certificate of Fitness for Liquid Nitrogen Storage.
  • Prepare for and complete required DOH food safety or facilities-related certifications.

Qualifications & Expectations

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills.
  • Willingness to be hands-on in emergencies or during high-need times.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Clear and professional communicator.
  • Physically capable of lifting / moving equipment and working in a fast-paced environment.

Eagerness to learn and advance within operations and facilities management.

  • Ability to perform basic electrical work including but not limited to : voltage reading,circuit wiring, receptacle / plug maintenance and replacement.
  • Ability to perform basic plumbing work including but not limited to : Valve and pipe installation, drain maintenance, soldering, checking water and gas pressures.

Proficiency with :

  • Google Workspace (GMail,Sheets, Drive, Docs, Calendar)
  • Email communication and professional correspondence.
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