How to Succeed as a Facilities Manager in the Restaurant Industry with Dave Stockton, Senior Facility Manager at Brinker International

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Dave Stockton is the Senior Facility Manager at Brinker International, a global leader in the casual dining restaurant industry. Dave has over a decade of experience managing high-risk, high visibility projects with changing priorities that are characterized by significant financial and business impact.

Before his current role at Brinker International, Dave has worked in various facilities and management positions at companies including TDIndustries, Lone Star Steakhouse, and Topgolf.

In this episode…

Have you ever wondered what a typical workday is like for facilities managers in the restaurant industry? Are you thinking of beginning a career in facilities management, but not sure where to start? Dave Stockton, a Senior Facility Manager for restaurant chains across Texas (and beyond), is here to tell all.

According to Dave, you don’t need a technical background to get into facilities management. However, you do need to be flexible and multifaceted. Dave says that every day brings something new, which means it’s vital to keep up with technology trends, work through unforeseen emergencies, and deal with difficult markets — all while keeping the customer happy. So, how does he do it?

Dave Stockton, Senior Facility Manager for Brinker International, joins Greg Owens and Katrina Stephenson in this episode of Watching Paint Dry. Together, they discuss the dos and don’ts of working in the restaurant and facilities management industries. Dave talks about the challenges of the restaurant labor shortage, how he juggles various tasks across the field, and his advice for anyone looking to begin their career in facilities management. Stay tuned.