Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, The Keg, Montana’s, Kelseys, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, Landing Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrell & Catering, State and Main, Elephant and Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, and The Burger Priest. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized Leasing Coordinator to support our portfolio management team in overseeing and optimizing the performance of our commercial/restaurant real estate assets. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and gain valuable experience in the commercial real estate industry.
Review lease agreements and determine Tenant/Landlord responsibilities and obligations for repairs, maintenance and other lease provisions
Support the management of a portfolio of corporate and franchised restaurant locations, including lease administration, renewals, and property performance tracking
Coordinate and track lease dates and critical lease terms
Address tenant inquiries, maintenance concerns, and ensure that all parties adhere to lease agreements
Draft and send out lease renewal notice letters
Coordinate all Estoppel Certificate requests from landlords with legal, operations, construction in preparation for execution
Collaborate with the operations team to ensure that restaurant properties are well-maintained, compliant with local regulations, and align with brand standards
Advise franchisees and Senior Management of any default notices received by the landlord
Assist the Portfolio Management team on any ad hoc reports and data pulls for the various restaurant brands
Cross train on corporate restaurant business and liquor license applications for new locations and transfers. College/Bachelor’s degree in Property Management/Business Administration/Real Estate, or a related field
~2-3 years experience with a commercial landlord or tenant dealing with the interpretation of a commercial lease
~2-3 years of experience in commercial real estate, portfolio management, or property management, preferably within the restaurant, retail, or franchising sectors
~ Familiarity with restaurant real estate needs and the unique requirements of corporate and franchised locations
~ Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with real estate management software (e.g., Lucernex data base and Smartsheet) is a plus
~ Knowledge of lease structures and property management, related to commercial real estate
~ Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in deadline
~ Ability to identify commercial landlord or tenant lease issues and determine the resolution
~ Experience and knowledge with some aspects of a commercial real estate lease - knowledge of the restaurant industry or franchising model is highly preferred
Flexible/Hybrid work environment
~ You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
~ 20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brands
~ Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
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