Food Service Design Manager - Commercial Kitchens & Data Centers

Job Description

Overview

The Food Service Design Manager leads the planning and delivery of food service environments within data centers, including commercial kitchens, serveries, micro-kitchens, pantries, and support spaces. The role focuses on back-of-house (BOH) design, kitchen equipment planning, and ensuring food service facilities are operationally efficient, compliant, and future-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of food service spaces, with a focus on BOH functionality and kitchen equipment specification.
• Provide expertise across all project phases, from planning and design through construction and handover.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and operators on kitchen layouts, workflows, equipment, MEP requirements, and waste management strategies.
• Review equipment selections and layouts to ensure alignment with operational, sustainability, and project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Food Services, Real Estate, Facilities, and Project Management teams to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support capital planning through early project scoping, budgeting, and resource forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying industry best practices and lessons learned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 12+ years of experience in design or design management, with a focus on commercial kitchens and food service facilities.
• Strong understanding of food service operations, workflows, and kitchen equipment planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale commercial projects.
• Excellent visual, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of permitting processes, construction terminology, building systems, and project delivery.

Additional Information

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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