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Brinker International · 1 day ago

Director, Property Development

Brinker International is a company that values creating a happy work environment and supporting its restaurant brands. The Director of Property Development will oversee the entitlement and development processes for new builds and remodels, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with brand vision and execution.

Food and BeverageFranchiseHospitalityRestaurants

Responsibilities

Own and lead the entitlement and development strategy and execution for new builds and major remodels across multiple markets
Serve as a strategic partner to Real Estate in evaluating new sites, guiding site feasibility, and aligning design outcomes with operational and brand requirements
Oversee and guide due diligence processes including SIRs, environmental, geotechnical, and utility studies, ensuring early risk identification and mitigation
Lead relationships with municipalities, landlords, and agencies to expedite permitting, resolve entitlement challenges, and represent the company at key public meetings and hearings
Direct internal and external teams to deliver high-quality site designs, landlord packages, and permit-ready construction documents
Drive development timelines, budgets, and resource planning across a dynamic pipeline, ensuring accountability and consistent project delivery performance

Qualification

Commercial real estate developmentEntitlementsPermittingFinancial acumenArchitecture degreeLeadership experienceStrategic thinkingCross-functional collaborationProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a related field; technical degree strongly preferred
10+ years of experience in commercial real estate development in any industry
Deep understanding of entitlements, zoning, and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions
Proven track record of leading development pipelines and managing external consultant teams
Strong financial acumen and experience partnering on lease structures, capital planning, and investment analysis

Preferred

Preference in ground-up retail, restaurant, or hospitality preferred

Benefits

Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources
Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement
Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®
Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member
On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp
Company-wide events
A casual, collaborative atmosphere

Company

Brinker International

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Brinker International is an owner and operator of multiple casual dining restaurants.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$350M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1984-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Douglas Brooks
Former CEO, President and Chairman of the Board
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James Butler
SVP & Corporate Strategy Officer and Chief Supply Chain
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