At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words, it’s how we do things every day.

Position Summary

Fogo de Chao is looking for a seasoned technology leader to manage our technology infrastructure as our company continues to grow, this position will take lead on assuring an optimal performance of our technology infrastructure that will result in a seamless IT operation, this individual will also help on building the strategic roadmap to ensure scalability to our infrastructure for our growing business. This individual will report to the VP of Information Technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Oversee the design, implementation, and management of IT infrastructure in both corporate support center and all company restaurant locations, this includes but does not limit to network, connectivity, endpoints, cloud server infrastructure and restaurant technology infrastructure.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT infrastructure with business goals and objectives.Ensure all infrastructure management is aligned with company security policies.Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and efficiency.Maintain an obsolescent strategy for equipment replacements and infrastructure upgrades.Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for infrastructure related technologies ensuring successful execution of IT budget.Collaborate with IT Helpdesk team for proper IT documentation on all infrastructure related technologies.Contribute to escalated problem resolution and establish yourself as primary escalation point.Produce daily/weekly/monthly reports on progress, issues, risks in relation to primary duties.

Competencies

Decisive Judgement - Make good decisions in a timely and confident manner.Project Management – Ensure successful execution of assigned projects with proper communication, staying on schedule and under budget.Championing Change - Take action to support and implement change initiatives effectively.Planning & Organizing - Effectively organize and plan work according to organizational needs by defining objectives and anticipating needs and priorities.Driving for Results - Challenge and push the organization and yourself to excel and achieve.Coaching and Developing Others - Advise, assist, mentor and provide feedback to others to encourage and inspire the development of work-related competencies and long-term career growth.Relationship Management - Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals outside your work group.Business Acumen - Understand general business and financial concepts, understand the company’s business, and use both general and specific knowledge to be effective.Integrity - Uphold a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions.Written Communication - Have the skills to communicate to others in written format.Continuous Learning – Strive to expand knowledge and refine skills through education and training. Inspire others to develop and refine knowledge and skills relevant to your work.

Education, Experience & Travel Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, BCIS or related technical field, with additional technical certifications.6+ years of technology management or project management, preferably in the restaurant industry.Demonstrated experience conceiving, implementing, and improving IT infrastructure.Microsoft, Cloud infrastructure and network certifications is preferred.Travel-ready on demand but not expected.Availability for taking on Support Calls even on after hours.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must have a high level of endurance and mental acuity and toughness to manage conflict and deal successfully with high-stress situations.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time Team Members on the first of the month following their start date. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.

Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer