Real Estate Manager

Legit. Texas. Barbecue.

Since 1941, we have exhibited a passion for not only great barbecue but great people. That’s why we offer a workplace where employees are given meaningful growth opportunities and rewarded for their loyalty and contributions.  Hardworking, passionate individuals who inspire others and thrive in a fast-paced environment make up our team. As the largest and fastest-growing barbecue concept in the world, we’re always looking for dynamic and motivated team members to join our family.

DICKEY’S is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy), gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to the growth success of the overall company by managing the Real Estate department.

Responsiblities include, but are not limited to:

• Site Selection & Acquisition: Deploy the strategy for planning and managing the processes of identifying sites for new and relocating restaurants, negotiate LOIs, leases, and handle lease assignments to align with brand and operational goals.
• Market Analysis & Trends: Conduct market research, evaluate demographic trends, property location, local economy, occupancy rate, competition, market rent rates.    
• Negotiation & Renewals: Negotiate LOI & new leases, manage lease renewals and renegotiate lease terms to ensure favorable outcomes for brand and operators.
• Project Oversight: Oversee real estate projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and agreements are met, and smoothly transition projects to the construction team.
• Planning & Growth: Deploy strategies for market growth, develop and execute detailed market plans, and oversee real estate activities to support business expansion.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the successful execution of strategies for profitability, maintain accountability for compliance, and drive the real estate department forward with enhanced analytical capabilities.
• Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with brokers, owner-operators, and stakeholders to maintain effective communication and business growth.
• Travel: Travel as needed for site visits and events.
• Confidentiality & Compliance: Adhere to confidentiality standards, follow FTC guidelines, maintain compliance with internal policies, and manage proprietary information appropriately.

*This is an in-office role based in Dallas, Texas