Commercial Kitchen Designer

Centerplate is one of North America's largest providers of quality food and beverage, catering, merchandise and facility management services for many of America's best-known sports, convention and entertainment venues. As our singular goal is to be #1 in Event Hospitality, all of our managers, chefs and employees are "Hospitality Ambassadors."

"Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results." ^TM

We are currently seeking a Commercial Kitchen Designer for the Corporate Office in Greenville, SC. 

Duties:

• Design, draw, and maintain an electronic archive of all projects.  Projects will consist of plan-view drawings, equipment specification, utility schedules, utility rough-in dimensions, floor penetration dimensions, special conditions design, space elevations and renderings.
• Select construction and finish materials that best meet the function of the project.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and ADA regulations.
• Review drawings and sketches for compliance with contract terms and budget.
• Determine the best use of space, including concessions, kitchen, pantry and bar spaces.
• Prepare timeline for deliverables.
• Troubleshoot problems and provide prompt resolution.
• Prepare schematic design and construction documents for bid and construction.
• Conduct and/or participate in pre-construction meetings with the stakeholders.
• Work with managers to implement and maintain necessary controls and procedures.
• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time.

Requirements:

• Proficient in AutoCad
• Proficient in Autoquotes
• Proficient in KCL Cad
• Working knowledge of nationally accepted foodservice design practices
• Working knowledge of NFPA 96
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite
• Familiar with Revitt is a plus
• Travel (TBD)

Attributes:

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with other team members (internal and external)
• Coordinate and lead, gather all facts and see the project to completion

Qualifications:

• Education: A baccalaureate degree in engineering, construction management, architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: Five years experience in foodservice design professional while in a management role.
• Other: Knowledge of Critical Path Method preferred, but will consider certifications and combination of experience.
• Physical: N/A (Preferred, Greenville, SC)

Other Requirements:

Mobility is needed to attend various meetings and events. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.  Travel may be required.

*Please include salary requirements when applying.
This position is accompanied by a competitive salary and benefits package.

Send your resume to resume@centerplate.com

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Centerplate. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Centerplate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.