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Members of FCSI The Americas can submit job openings by sending position details and contact information to penny@fcsi.org

Senior-level Foodservice Design Project Manager

Senior-level Foodservice Design Project Manager

Ricca Design Studios is a culinary design firm headquartered in Denver, CO.  Founded in 1973, we create culinary spaces that enhance the front-of-house dining experience, maximize back-of-house efficiencies, and cater to chefs’ unique operational needs.  We are passionate about culinary design and have built a team of visionaries to be leaders in the industry and create what’s next in culinary design.

We are looking for colleagues who possess:

  • Deep sense of design excellence
  • Personal integrity
  • Desire to inspire, mentor and coach each other
  • Urgency to learn and obtain knowledge

Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and proven work experience in the field of culinary design and/or operations appropriate to the responsibilities of a senior-level position.
  • Past foodservice design project management or comparable industry experience.
  • Proven experience and technical proficiency with Revit Architecture, Bluebeam, AutoQuotes, and Microsoft Suite.
  • Understanding of BIM Management and Integrated Project Delivery concepts.
  • Extensive experience with architectural project workflows (SD, DD, and CD phases) and project management (CM@R, GMP, Design/Build, Design-Bid-Build, etc.)
  • Ability to express foodservice designs and ideas in visually compelling digital presentations to a variety of audiences
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates positive attitude
  • Strong teamwork, communication, organizational and time-management skills
  • The ability to multi‐task
  • A willingness to learn and teach others, including the professional development of the studio members
  • Thought leadership and confidence in culinary design concepts, foodservice equipment, and health department requirements
  • Leadership abilities, attention to detail management, and aptitude for sound judgement.
  • Strong project and client management skills including managing expectations, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and project deliverables.
  • Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers, and clients
  • Provide on-going support for the project teams and a design principal
  • Effectively manage the day to day of a Design Studio
  • Communicate clearly and concisely with clients while delivering exceptional customer care
  • Travel regularly for client meetings, training opportunities, and project punches.
  • Have strong teamwork, communication and organizational skills

Benefits Available: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) and more

Work Location: Southeast

Inquiries and resumes can be sent to Tarah Schroeder, tschroeder@ricca.com

www.ricca.com

 

posted 3.10.26 

REVIT Foodservice Design Manager
REVIT Foodservice Design Manager
Job Category: Design Development

Full-Time

Troon Boston
Newton, MA 02458, USA

RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design is a multi-practice firm working across the hospitality landscape to provide Foodservice Design, Interiors Design, Advisory and Management services. Our offices in Boston, Scottsdale, Chicago and Palm Beach creatively align our passion, skills and expertise to achieve our clients unique objectives. We’ve successfully partnered with hundreds of clients and a variety of stakeholders, including top architects, general contractors, James Beard award-winning chefs, exclusive private clubs, school districts and Fortune 500 companies. While each project has a different set of requirements, our role always remains the same: to define, design and deliver extraordinary experiences–for guests, members, students, residents and staff. We truly believe our people are our magic and are seeking new experts to join our team. If you are committed to your craft, collaboration and delivering excellence, please see our current opportunity listed below.

Job Details:

RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design (RFHSD) is excited to be adding another Design Specialist to our team. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their well-developed design skill set and has a deep understanding of REVIT-based design. The ideal person will have design experience within the hospitality and foodservice industry. Our close-knit and dedicated team works out of the Troon Northeast Regional Office in Newton, MA. Our culture is one of teamwork, commitment to excellence and a strong work-life balance built upon a flexible office model. RFHSD is a national hospitality strategy and design firm with clients from all segments of the hospitality industry that span the US and even the globe.
Responsibilities:
  • Complete detailed technical drawings in the REVIT platform to meet our established foodservice design standards
  • Deliver the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail to ensure our drawings are the foundation for a successful project
  • Support Design Project Managers as design lead on within established timelines
  • Support Design Project Managers in client communications and relationship management
  • Take initiative to drive assigned task work to completion
  • Communicate proactively with your coworkers
  • Work independently as well as on a team, under communicated deadlines with the ability and autonomy to manage your schedule
  • Maintain drawing sets, as required, as projects progress, making necessary revisions and sk’s as required
  • Collaborate on systems and process improvements for Design Development
  • Uphold RFHSD standards, processes, and procedures as they relate to the design department
  • Actively participate in the advancement of RFHSD team culture with clients and co-workers, and make suggestions on improvements if needed
  • Gain proficiency in communicating RFHSD company mission, vision and values and be an ambassador for our brand
  • Support the RFHSD sales process through your technical expertise, as beneficial and requested
  • Gain proficiency in Salesforce use as a tool to manage project pipeline, BD and sales

Ideal Candidate Qualities: 

  • Minimum 3-5 years in a foodservice drafting or designer role with proficiency in Revit and a relevant drafting portfolio
  • Architectural degree is preferred
  • High-level attention to detail
  • A commitment to excellence, both personally and in the work you produce
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to multi-task and pivot quickly between projects, conversations, and tasks
  • A strong desire to make an immediate impact as well as to make a lasting impression on the company
  • Someone who thrives under the highest expectations, communicated deadlines, can self-motivate/manage, and take responsibility and accountability seriously
  • Experience in hospitality is a plus, and hospitality mindset a must
  • Experience working professionally with a diverse range of people, internally and externally
  • Microsoft Workspace knowledge a plus
  • A love of dogs! We are a dog-friendly company and office so hopefully that’s a perk
Experience:
  • Minimum 3-5 years in a drafting or foodservice designer role
  • Revit: 2+ years (Required)
  • CAD: 1+ years
Salary:
  • Based on experience
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Project travel in and outside of the New England area.
  • A commitment to facilitating ongoing learning opportunities
Office hours: Monday through Friday (with flexibility after 90 days)
Apply At: RFHSD Jobs

posted 1.27.26

MAS Consultant

Cini-Little is looking for an Experienced Foodservice Management Advisory Services (MAS) Consultant!

Opportunity for highly skilled Foodservice Management Advisory Services (MAS) Consultant to join our team!

The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive knowledge in management consulting and process improvement to drive change and enhance operational efficiency. You will work closely with clients to identify challenges, develop tailored solutions, and implement effective strategies that align with their business goals.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years commercial foodservice operations experience required, with 2 of those years preferably in a supervisory capacity.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in management consulting, specifically within the foodservice or hospitality industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, change management, and project management.
  • Strong background in business consulting with a focus on process improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and deliver clear recommendations.
  • Experience in business development, showcasing a track record of fostering client relationships and driving growth.
  • Proficiency in conducting research that supports informed decision-making processes.
  • Besides the educational and operations experience, candidates must possess strong written and oral skills, be computer literate, and be able to travel.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!  Please send your resume to hr@cinilittle.com.

posted 10.29.25

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