[Remote] Director of Cafe Development, (Construction) North America at Blue Bottle Coffee

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Food & Beverage, Hospitality, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in construction management for retail, with focus on multiunit retail operators
Experience in building out retail spaces in high-growth, consumer-facing industries (e.g., hospitality, food & beverage, retail)
Proven success in scaling physical retail across multiple market types and geographies
Expertise in managing full development lifecycles: strategy, sourcing, negotiation, construction, and delivery
Deep knowledge of MEP systems, construction documents, permitting, and ADA compliance
Experience working with remote teams and managing complex, multi-region project timelines
Exceptional communications, budgeting and vendor management skills
Able to work simultaneously at both strategic and highly tactical projects
Able to manage multiple concurrent projects at national scale
Adept at managing high-impact projects with multiple stakeholders across matrixed organizations
Able to successfully manage outside contractors, vendors and consultants
A trusted communicator and thought partner
Passionate about delivering extraordinary guest experiences and elevating brand through physical spaces
Curious, resourceful, and grounded in a test, learn, and scale mindset
A love for great coffee, thoughtful design, and creating spaces that bring people together

Responsibilities

Lead all construction processes for new cafe and facility builds, renovations, and upgrades
Define and execute a globally scalable cafe development process, with direct accountability for on time, on budget openings in North America
Oversee budgeting, bidding, scheduling, permitting, and construction execution across multiple concurrent projects
Ensure cost effective delivery by identifying and implementing value engineering opportunities while preserving design integrity
Rigorously control projects costs, manage change orders, and track against budget with transparency
Maintain and evolve Blue Bottle’s construction standards, documentation, and processes to support growth
Vet, select, and manage general contractors, consultants, and vendors across all project phases with a focus on innovation, speed and cost-efficiency
Conduct site reviews and coordinate punch list resolution, handover, and closeout documentation
Partner closely with Real Estate and Design to ensure feasibility, constructability, and budget from early phases
Establish KPIs and review mechanisms to drive accountability, track performance, and optimize our development playbook. Report project status, risks, and budget updates to senior leadership
Shape the future of the brand’s physical presence and customer experience, balancing commercial success and cultural relevance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Construction ManagementProject ManagementBudgetingBiddingSchedulingPermittingValue EngineeringCost ControlChange OrdersVendor ManagementGeneral Contractor ManagementReal Estate Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Director of Cafe Development role?

The role requires the ability to lead construction processes, manage multiple concurrent projects at national scale, oversee budgeting and scheduling, manage external contractors and vendors, and work cross-functionally with teams like real estate, design, and operations.

What is the team structure for this position?

The position sits within the Real Estate & Cafe Development Team, where you will lead the internal cafe development (construction) team and manage external partners, vendors, and consultants, while working cross-functionally with real estate, design, facilities, and operations teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director of Cafe Development role?

A strong candidate is a strategic thinker who can manage high-impact projects across matrixed organizations, oversee construction from pre-construction to handover, control costs effectively, and is passionate about delivering extraordinary guest experiences through physical spaces.

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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