Director of Cafe Development, Construction

October 15

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Blue Bottle Coffee

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Retail • eCommerce

Blue Bottle Coffee is a premium coffee company known for its meticulous quality and ethically sourced, small-batch roasted coffee. The company offers a variety of coffee products, including limited-edition blends, espresso sets, and instant coffee, catering to coffee enthusiasts with discerning tastes. Blue Bottle Coffee also features subscription services for regular delivery of their high-quality coffee, emphasizing customization and freshness. In addition to its online offerings, Blue Bottle Coffee operates cafes in select locations, providing a curated coffee experience. The company places a strong emphasis on sustainability and offers a range of curated gift sets and holiday collections, making it a popular choice for gifting occasions.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2002

🛒 Retail

🛍️ eCommerce

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 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 • A love for great coffee, thoughtful design, and creating spaces that bring people together

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day • Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education • Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships) • 401(k) plan • Paid time off & paid volunteer hours • 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise • Flexible spending account & commuter benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Additional benefits information