Director of Cafe Development, (Construction)

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food and Beverage, Retail, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess 8+ years of progressive experience in construction management for retail, with a focus on multi-unit retail operators and experience in building out retail spaces in high-growth, consumer-facing industries. Expertise in managing full development lifecycles, including strategy, sourcing, negotiation, construction, and delivery, is required, along with deep knowledge of MEP systems, construction documents, permitting, and ADA compliance. Experience working with remote teams and managing complex, multi-region project timelines, along with exceptional communication, budgeting, and vendor management skills, is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Director of Cafe Development will lead all construction processes for new cafe and facility builds, renovations, and upgrades, defining and executing a globally scalable cafe development process with accountability for on-time, on-budget openings in North America. They will oversee budgeting, bidding, scheduling, permitting, and construction execution across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring cost-effective delivery through value engineering and rigorous cost control. Responsibilities include maintaining and evolving construction standards, vetting and managing contractors, consultants, and vendors, conducting site reviews, and partnering closely with Real Estate and Design teams. The role involves establishing KPIs, reporting project status to senior leadership, and shaping the brand's physical presence and customer experience.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Budgeting

Bidding

Scheduling

Permitting

Value Engineering

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Real Estate Development

Strategic Planning

Process Improvement

Blue Bottle Coffee

Specialty coffee roaster and retailer

About Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee specializes in roasting and selling high-quality coffee beans and brewing equipment, primarily in the United States. The company focuses on providing freshly roasted coffee, emphasizing single-origin beans that highlight unique flavors from specific regions. Customers can purchase products directly from the website or physical locations, and they also offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of coffee. This model allows Blue Bottle Coffee to cater to individual coffee lovers and specialty coffee shops while ensuring a steady revenue stream. Their commitment to quality and sustainable sourcing practices sets them apart from competitors in the specialty coffee market.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2002Year Founded

$132MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision for eligible employees on day one

401(k)

Free drinks at any of our cafes and a complimentary bag of beans to take home each week

Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

Paid Time Off

Risks

Competitors like Diamond Brew threaten market share in instant coffee segment.

Cultural differences in Southeast Asia may impact brand acceptance.

New product introductions may alienate traditional Blue Bottle customers.

Differentiation

Blue Bottle offers single-origin beans for unique regional flavor profiles.

The company provides both direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services.

Blue Bottle emphasizes sustainable sourcing and high-quality, freshly roasted coffee.

Upsides

Expansion into Las Vegas and Singapore increases brand visibility and customer base.

Craft Instant Coffee aligns with growing instant coffee trend in Asia.

Collaboration with BTR Nation taps into functional foods trend for health-conscious consumers.

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