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Timothy Woolfrey

Summary

Dynamic Director of Facilities with a proven track record in overseeing maintenance, development, and construction for upscale dining establishments. Expertise includes HVAC and refrigeration systems, vendor management, and driving operational efficiency to optimize performance. Recognized for enhancing health and safety standards while significantly reducing costs, consistently leading teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within facility operations, ensuring alignment with the highest industry standards.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Facilities

Barcelona Wine Bar LLC
05.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Barcelona wine bar exclusive wine and tapas eateries
  • As the Director of Facilities for Barcelona wine bar exclusive wine and tapas eateries, I am the leader of a team that manages, develops, and directs all maintenance, development, and construction needs for the portfolio Wine and tapas dining restaurants
  • I am personally responsible for a portfolio of operational restaurants that provide an upscale dining experience to thousands of guests daily
  • Developing annual Facilities and Maintenance R&M and Capital Budgets
  • Create and institute Preventative Maintenance programs and service contracts
  • Increase effective results from existing vendor base by increased oversight and development of detailed scope of work and relationships
  • Improve the vendor base with effective new vendors and pricing models
  • Negotiate maintenance and Capital project contracts effectively reduce capital costs and improve results
  • Maintain Health and Safety standards set by the Health and Building departments and internal excellence standards
  • Plan, contract and execute all major projects and maintenance and effectively communicate to all stakeholders before, during and after projects with regard to timelines, needs, and budgets
  • Perform semiannual Facilities audit on all locations to ensure needs are met and future needs are developed
  • Create and execute Facilities Maintenance R&M and Capital expense processes for the brand
  • Create and institute new construction outlines, timeline and budgets
  • Create and execute onboarding of new locations and restaurant openings
  • Create and institute Preventative Maintenance and system service scope and contracts
  • Introduce innovative new facilities platforms and processes across multifunctional dept's, that improved the brands standard facilities reduce expenses, improve reliability, reduce down time and improve delivery to our guests
  • Reduced R&M expenses for the brand, while improving the condition of the restaurants to a standard of excellence
  • Develop annual Facilities department budget for G&L, R&M, and Capital needs
  • Continual Training of operations leaders and Facilities teams on Facility's needs, processes, regulations and standards
  • Improve overall carbon footprint progressively creating and implementing energy management systems and processes


Director of Facilities

Benihana/Raw Sushi Hospitality LLC
02.2021 - 05.2023
  • As the Director of Facilities Manager for Benihana and Raw Sushi family dining restaurants, I was the leader of a team that manages, develops, and directs all maintenance, development, and construction needs for the portfolio
  • Developed and implemented cost-effective strategies to improve operational efficiency while maintaining quality standards
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and ordinances pertaining to facility operations
  • Created policies and procedures related to safety practices within the facility environment
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives related to facilities operations
  • Analyzed data regarding building performance to identify trends or potential problems with heating and cooling systems, electrical components or other systems
  • Drafted contracts with vendors for repairs and services; monitored progress of contracted work to ensure compliance with specifications and timelines
  • Oversaw the development of construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring that deadlines were met within budget parameters
  • Established preventive maintenance programs for buildings, equipment and vehicles in order to ensure proper functioning and extend their life cycles
  • Directed staff in responding quickly to emergency situations such as fires, medical emergencies or natural disasters
  • Managed all aspects of building maintenance, including repairs, renovations, and upgrades
  • Ensured compliance with local health and safety regulations in the workplace environment

Director of Facilities

Red Lobster Hospitality LLC
11.2018 - 09.2020
  • As the Director of Facilities Manager for Red Lobster family dining restaurants, I was the leader of a team that manages, develops, and directs all maintenance, development, and construction needs for the portfolio of over 800 family dining restaurants globally


Director of Facilities

The Veggie Grill
07.2015 - 11.2018
  • As a key Partner of the Leadership team with the fast-growing quick casual restaurant concept, I was responsible for multiple roles in the overall development and success of the brand, to include but not limited to Facilities and Development and growth of a new concept increasing the foot print across multiple states and growing from 8 locations to more than 40.


Regional Facilities Manager

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
10.2013 - 07.2015
  • As the Western Regional Facilities Project Manager for BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, I was part of a team that oversaw the maintenance, and construction needs of over 200 casual dining restaurants throughout the United States,


Facilities Manager on Auto Club Account

Cushman & Wakefield
01.2010 - 10.2013
  • As the Facilities manager for the Auto Club account for Cushman and Wakefield I was responsible for 1 million sqft. of commercial office and retail space to include 150 branch offices and the Headquarters complex which consisted of business offices, Data center, a commercial kitchen and Cafeteria on the grounds

Director of Facilities and Development

Marie Callander's Pie Shops Inc
01.2002 - 01.2010
  • As Director of Facilities and development for Marie Callander's Pie Shops and Restaurants, I lead a team to manage all facilities needs for more than 150 Casual dining restaurants, In addition to collaborating on new concepts and building and implementing new process and programs designed to reduce down time and improve costs
  • Development of a new brand-concept restaurant, building and opening new locations

Education

Flight Engineer - Aerospace Engineering

United States Marine Corp
Pensacola, Florida
06.1994

College - Biology/Physics

University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
01.1993

High School - General Education

Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, California
06.1992

Skills

  • Facility management
  • Client relationship management
  • HVAC and Refrigeration
  • Vendor management
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Building systems
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Energy Management
  • Operations management
  • Organizational growth strategies
  • Effective team leadership
  • Commercial Kitchen Equipment
  • Account relationship development
  • Project management expertise
  • Workflow optimization
  • Financial resource management
  • Construction trades expertise
  • Skilled in MS Office tools
  • Experienced with Word
  • Excel spreadsheet management
  • Project planning
  • CMMS software proficiency
  • Building maintenance
  • Electrical system maintenance
  • Disaster response readiness
  • Strategic asset management
  • HVAC systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Building construction
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Maintenance
  • Efficient work order management
  • Equipment set up
  • Managing work orders
  • Vendor management
  • Cross-functional project leadership
  • Budget planning and oversight
  • Pest prevention strategies
  • Conducting building walk-throughs
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Service excellence
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Effective troubleshooting skills
  • Consistent reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Cultivating strong partnerships
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Property management

Affiliations

Restaurant Facilities Management Association

National Restaurant Association

Certification

Flight Engineer K-C130

Certified Restaurant Facilities Professional

Timeline

Director of Facilities

Barcelona Wine Bar LLC
05.2023 - Current

Director of Facilities

Benihana/Raw Sushi Hospitality LLC
02.2021 - 05.2023

Director of Facilities

Red Lobster Hospitality LLC
11.2018 - 09.2020

Director of Facilities

The Veggie Grill
07.2015 - 11.2018

Regional Facilities Manager

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
10.2013 - 07.2015

Facilities Manager on Auto Club Account

Cushman & Wakefield
01.2010 - 10.2013

Director of Facilities and Development

Marie Callander's Pie Shops Inc
01.2002 - 01.2010

College - Biology/Physics

University of California Los Angeles

High School - General Education

Bakersfield High School

Flight Engineer - Aerospace Engineering

United States Marine Corp

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