- Multi-site Commercial Property / Food & Hospitality / London & Cambridge -
A growing Japanese restaurant chain is currently recruiting an experienced Property Manager to take ownership of its growing multi-site property portfolio across London, Cambridge and future locations.
The role covers commercial property and lease management, landlord relationships, facilities and maintenance, statutory compliance, contractors, budgets and CAPEX, refurbishments, fit-outs, new openings and property projects.
This is a senior, hands-on property role reporting directly to senior management. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Finance and other internal stakeholders to manage and develop the company's property portfolio.
(Ref: LS47746 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities
• Manage the multi-site commercial property portfolio and maintain accurate property and critical-date records
• Monitor lease expiries, break options, rent reviews, service charges, licences and other property obligations
• Act as the main operational contact for landlords, managing agents and external professional advisers
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, site inspections, contractors and specialist suppliers
• Manage statutory property compliance, inspections, certification and remedial works
• Manage property budgets, expenditure, utilities, business rates, insurance matters and annual CAPEX planning
• Lead refurbishments, fit-outs, alterations and new-site projects from planning through to completion
• Provide clear reporting on property risks, compliance, projects, outstanding works and expenditure

Ideal Candidate
• Demonstrable multi-site commercial property or property management experience
• Experience managing commercial property within hospitality, food, retail, food production or a comparable operational environment
• Good understanding of commercial leases, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and critical-date management
• Strong knowledge of property compliance, maintenance and building services
• Proven experience managing landlords, managing agents, contractors and external advisers
• Experience delivering refurbishments, fit-outs, property improvements or new openings
• Strong commercial judgement, budgeting and cost-control skills
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites
• Experience with commercial kitchens, HVAC, refrigeration, central production facilities or relevant property qualifications is advantageous

Conditions
• Location: London / Cambridge area (1 place in Cambridge)
• Working Style: office based
• Salary: £55,000–£65,000 per annum depending on experience
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: 9:00-18:00 from Monday to Friday
• Start: negotiable
*All applicants for the Property Manager position must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.