Cafe Zupas · 10 hours ago
Senior Design Manager
SLC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expCafe Zupas is a restaurant company known for its innovative approach and fresh ingredients. They are seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design process for new restaurant buildings and remodels, ensuring that designs align with brand standards and operational requirements.
Food and BeverageOrganic FoodRestaurants
Responsibilities
Produce and refine test-fits including site plans, floor plans, elevations, and spatial layouts for new construction and renovation projects; coordinate closely with the architect of record, engineers, consultants, and Cafe Zupas Construction Managers to ensure approved test-fits are accurately incorporated into construction documents
Lead the design process from preliminary layouts through construction ready documentation; participate in entitlement and permitting processes, reviewing zoning ordinance requirements, documenting compliance, and supporting site plan reviews, design reviews, conditional use permits, and building permits; review construction drawings, RFIs, and submittals—including pre-architect review—to ensure alignment with brand standards, operational requirements, and constructibility; refine interior layouts, finishes, cabinetry, lighting, and signage packages to balance guest experience, brand identity, and operational efficiency
Apply a working understanding of building codes, constructibility, and building assembly in design decisions; manage and track design deliverables and schedules from architects, engineers, and consultants
Identify, document, and communicate action items and assigned tasks resulting from internal and external meetings, including preparation and distribution of meeting minutes
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations to create functional, safe, and efficient spaces, and with Marketing to integrate brand campaigns and identity into the built environment
Stay informed on trends in restaurant, hospitality, and retail design to introduce innovative solutions
Qualification
Required
Professional degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or a related field (B.Arch, M.Arch, or equivalent experience)
Typically 8+ years of professional experience in an architectural or design environment
Demonstrated experience with restaurant, hospitality, or retail projects, including new construction and tenant improvements
Hands-on experience producing test-fits, site plans, floor plans, and elevations
Experience coordinating with architects of record, engineers, and consultants to implement approved designs
General understanding of building codes, zoning ordinances, entitlement processes, and constructibility
Strong design, coordination, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Preferred
Familiarity with Rhino / Grasshopper
Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Project management tools such as Procore or Asana
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Other voluntary insurance benefits
Company
Cafe Zupas
Cafe Zupas is a restaurant that specializes in offering a wide range of house-made soups, salads, sandwiches and dishes to its customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrea Shopofski
Operating Partner
Baylen Harper
Operating Partner
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