At NAYA, we’re on an exciting journey - growing fast, sharing authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern flavors, and building a team that grows with us. Our mission is to build genuine connections through the Middle Eastern flavors that nourish and inspire us. You will love working at NAYAWe believe great people deserve great rewards. NAYA offers a comprehensive and people-focused benefits package designed to support you at work and beyond, including: Competitive pay to recognize your impact Annual competitive bonus plan 401(k) with match Paid Vacation time Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you healthy and thriving Flexible Spending and Commuter benefits to make your life easier Employee discounts and free NAYA meals — because we believe in enjoying what we serve Employee Assistance, Pay on Demand, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and much more! At NAYA, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a community that values you, supports your goals, and celebrates your success.
About the Role:
As NAYA grows, managing our existing restaurants is essential to building a strong, sustainable business. The Real Estate Portfolio Analyst will own the day-to-day administration of our leases and turn portfolio data into insights that help our leaders make informed decisions. You will know the key terms and deadlines across our portfolio, identify issues before they become urgent, and serve as the primary contact for existing landlords. You will work closely with Development, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and legal counsel to support each restaurant throughout its lease term. This role may be remote. Candidates based in the Eastern time zone where NAYA restaurants are located are preferred to support close collaboration with our teams. What you will doLease Administration and Compliance Maintain accurate lease abstracts for every restaurant, including rent schedules, renewal options, notice requirements, exclusives, co-tenancy provisions, radius restrictions, and other key terms. Track critical dates and communicate upcoming decisions well in advance of renewal windows, rent increases, expirations, and notice deadlines. Own the lease management system, keeping records complete, current, and ready for review. Monitor compliance with lease obligations and partner with internal teams to address potential issues. Landlord Relationships and Occupancy CostsServe as NAYA’s primary contact for existing landlords on day-to-day lease matters. Review and reconcile common area maintenance (CAM), real estate tax, insurance, and percentage rent charges against lease terms. Investigate discrepancies and pursue credits or corrections when appropriate. Help resolve lease-related questions and disputes, escalating matters and partnering with legal counsel or leadership when needed. Support discussions and negotiations related to renewals and other matters affecting the existing portfolio.
Portfolio Analysis and Collaboration:
Prepare regular reports and ad hoc analysis for leadership, Finance, Operations, and Development, including lease expirations, renewal pipelines, and occupancy cost trends.
Analyze lease and restaurant performance data to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
Partner with Finance and Accounting on occupancy cost forecasts and annual budgeting.
Communicate findings clearly so teams can make timely, well-informed decisions.
How You’ll ImpactYou’ll bring curiosity to complex lease questions, confidence to raise risks and recommendations, and humility to seek input from the teams closest to our restaurants.
You’ll build positive, productive relationships with landlords and teammates while looking for better ways to manage a growing portfolio.
What You’ll Bring3–7+ years of experience in lease administration, lease analysis, real estate portfolio management, or a related commercial real estate role.
A curious, detail-oriented approach: you ask questions, investigate discrepancies, and look beyond the numbers to understand what they mean for our restaurants.
The confidence to speak up early about risks and recommendations, paired with the humility to collaborate, listen, and learn from others.
Experience with a multi-unit restaurant, retail, or franchise business strongly preferred.
Ability to read commercial leases, identify the terms that matter, and explain their practical impact.
Experience managing lease records and deadlines in a lease administration system, along with advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn lease, cost, and sales data into clear recommendations.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through across multiple leases and deadlines.
Confidence working independently and building strong relationships across teams and with landlords.
A bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
NAYA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.
Employment Eligibility Verification - NAYA participates in the federal E-Verify program. If you are offered employment, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants, and the verification process will only begin after an official offer of employment has been accepted.
