VP of Restaurant Lease Portfolio
Multi-Unit Restaurant Brand
$200,000–$225,000/year + Bonus
We are seeking an experienced VP of Restaurant Lease Portfolio to oversee and optimize a complex lease portfolio of 100+ restaurant locations. This executive-level leader will be responsible for lease administration, renewals, negotiations, portfolio strategy, and real estate risk management while partnering closely with operations, finance, legal, and executive leadership.
What You'll Do
- Lead the strategic management of a restaurant lease portfolio consisting of 100+ locations
- Negotiate lease renewals, amendments, extensions, assignments, and landlord agreements
- Identify opportunities to improve occupancy costs and maximize portfolio performance
- Develop and execute long-term lease strategies aligned with company growth objectives
- Manage critical lease dates, renewals, rent escalations, and compliance requirements
- Evaluate relocation, closure, and restructuring opportunities within the portfolio
- Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Real Estate teams to support business initiatives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, and legal partners
- Analyze market conditions and lease terms to mitigate risk and drive value
- Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations regarding portfolio performance
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of commercial real estate, lease administration, portfolio management, or real estate asset management experience
- Significant corporate-level experience managing large multi-unit restaurant, retail, or hospitality lease portfolios
- Proven experience overseeing and negotiating 100+ active leases
- Strong understanding of commercial lease structures, lease negotiations, CAM charges, rent escalations, and occupancy costs
- Experience working within complex, multi-location organizations
- Exceptional financial analysis, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic decision-making
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or real estate-related certifications preferred
Why This Role
- Executive-level leadership opportunity with direct impact on company profitability
- Manage a large-scale restaurant portfolio across multiple markets
- Join a growing, established organization with significant operational complexity
- Competitive compensation package with executive benefits and bonus potential
Equal Opportunity Employer
This role is ideal for a seasoned corporate real estate executive who thrives in managing large lease portfolios, driving cost efficiencies, and protecting the long-term interests of a multi-unit restaurant organization.