Lead Designer Job at Cafe Zupas, Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Cafe Zupas
  • Salt Lake City, UT

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer to oversee the design, entitlement and development of new restaurant projects, from conceptual site layouts through final construction documents. This role will be responsible for creating distinctive and memorable guest experiences while ensuring operational functionality and efficiency. The Lead Designer will guide projects through design and construction, collaborating closely with architects, engineers, and contractors and Zupas Owners representatives. Responsibilities include reviewing submittals and RFIs, maintaining design intent, and managing the architectural process through construction to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Design & Development

  • Lead the design process for all new restaurant buildings and remodels.
  • Conceptual site plans, layouts into existing building spaces
  • Entitlement process, including conditional use permits, site plan reviews, design reviews, and building permits
  • Construction drawings
  • RFI and submittal review prior to Architects review
  • Refine restaurant layouts, interior design concepts, finishes, cabinets, lighting, and signage packages.
  • Ensure all design solutions balance guest experience, brand identity, and operational efficiency.

Project Management

  • Oversee design deliverables from concept sketches to construction-ready documentation.
  • Review architectural plans, shop drawings, RFI’s and submittals to ensure alignment with brand standards.
  • Mange committed dates for deliverables from architects and engineers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Operations to design functional spaces that enhance workflow, safety, and efficiency.
  • Work with Marketing to incorporate brand campaigns into physical touchpoints

Leadership & Innovation

  • Manage and mentor internal design team members, freelancers, and external design partners.
  • Stay ahead of trends in hospitality, retail, and restaurant design to bring fresh ideas and innovation to the brand.

Job Tags

For contractors, Freelance,

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