Development Project Manager | Restaurants - Boka Restaurant Group
Company: BOKA Restaurant Group
Location: Chicago, IL 60607
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-10-29
About this role
Boka Restaurant Group is seeking a highly organized, driven, and detail-oriented Development Project Manager to join our expanding Development team! As an established restaurant group entering a period of accelerated growth and expansion, we are building the team and infrastructure needed to support an ambitious pipeline of new restaurant concepts, partnerships, and developments across multiple markets.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to play an integral role in bringing exceptional restaurant experiences to life—from early design and construction through opening and operational stabilization. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, understands the importance of accountability and execution, and is eager to grow alongside an evolving hospitality organization.
Restaurant or hospitality development experience is highly valued, but we also welcome candidates with transferable experience in construction management, commercial development, or related project management disciplines.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Development Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating and driving the day-to-day execution of assigned restaurant development projects.
Working closely with Development leadership, architects, designers, contractors, consultants, ownership groups, and internal Operations teams, this individual will help ensure projects remain organized, on schedule, and positioned for successful openings.
As Boka Restaurant Group continues to expand, this position offers the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple facets of restaurant development and progressively take greater ownership of projects.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who brings a combination of strong project management fundamentals, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in restaurant development and hospitality.
Ideal qualifications and attributes
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