We are itsu, the leading Asian-inspired quick-service retail and grocery brand with over 80 restaurants across the UK, Belgium, and France, and a growing wholesale business across Europe and beyond. Our renowned delicious food made fresh in every restaurant, every day, has made itsu a top choice for healthy eating.

In addition to our restaurants, itsu [grocery] offers a range of high-quality Asian-inspired foods available online and in supermarkets. We are excited to be one of the leading brands in this specific group and have ambitious plans for continued growth both domestically and globally.

With its best-in-class-food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food

role responsibility

• Leading and consistently developing the project management of NSO’s (New Shop Openings) and ongoing projects, ensuring that all targets and handover dates are met and relayed to the rest of the business and key learning post every project are implemented.
• Developing and managing relationships with external contractors
• Managing costs within specified budgets and relaying any issues that arise through a build to the Property Director
• Ensuring that project dates, plans and any changes are communicated to the relevant departments
• Ensuring that any items of the build that are purchased directly have been ordered in good time to ensure schedules are met
• Attending weekly site meetings ensuring that the company’s standards are being met and quality maintained
• Driving forward and implementing key initiatives with regular reviews within the itsu ESG agenda
• Participating in any of itsu’s cultural activities that involve Academy employees

scope of the role

The Property Development Manager drives & supports itsu’s ambitious plans for national expansion.

The Property Development Manager has a project management background and shows a determined and organised approach to processes. This role requires not only pragmatism and resourcefulness but also the ability to deliver solutions within tight deadlines as agreed with the key stakeholders. The individual builds strong relationships with contractors. Additionally, this individual can analyse & cost manage multiple projects.

the ideal candidate

• Organised, detailed with an analytical approach
• Assertive and confident with the ability to get things done
• Able to influence and engage senior stakeholders across itsu
• Display strong verbal and written communication skills
• Great organisation skills and the ability to multitask
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team
• Use initiative to problem solve
• Willing to be hands on in a very lean organisation
• Collaborative and agile
• Driven and determined
• Over 2 years of project management experience

perks and benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working, which consists of 1 day a week working from home, flexible working hours, and up to 2 weeks a year working from abroad. 
• Generous time off allowances, which include 25 days holiday plus bank holiday, enhanced family leave
• A free itsu lunch whenever you are in the office and 50% off in all stores, for when you are not. 
• We cover a variety of different benefits which cover off physical, mental, financial, environmental and social wellbeing. These include private medical care, access to PLUMM, Life Assurance and Wagestream. 
• An array of business events and socials throughout the year, including team days out, summer party (for the whole family), itsu Christmas party and Santa visit for those with children, pride and quarterly business events. 

No matter what you do at itsu, it's important to us that everyone has access to the same opportunities. We are a truly diverse bunch, from all walks of life and you'll always be encouraged to be your true self