Senior Manager of Kitchen Layout Design, International / Senior Manageress of Kitchen Layout Design, International

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, Kitchen Layout Design, International is responsible for enhancing the operational performance of RBI’s international restaurants through top-tier kitchen design. This role leads the comprehensive International Layout Approval process, manages a dedicated team of layout reviewers, and closely collaborates with franchisees, vendors, and cross-functional teams to optimize restaurant workflows, capacity, equipment, and enhance both crew and guest experience. This position is vital for driving consistency, innovation, and scalability across all RBI brands globally, including the EMEA, LAC, and APAC regions.

Please note that this position requires five days a week of office presence.

Your Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the International Layout Approval process, overseeing daily operations, long-term planning, budgeting, and evolving processes to meet business needs.
• Manage a team of 2–3 contractors tasked with reviewing all restaurant layouts across international markets.
• Engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including franchisees, vendors, and internal cross-functional partners.
• Maintain and update Standard Layouts, Kitchen Design Guidelines, and Fabrication Guidelines.
• Deliver training on Design Standards, Ops–Design integration, and the Layout Approval process to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively manage complex or non-standard layouts with a focus on restaurant operations and guest experience.
• Support strategic initiatives related to innovative kitchen formats, equipment, workflows, production capacity, and labor distribution.
• Act as an advocate for our restaurant teams, guest experience, and the success of franchisees.

Your Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in quick service restaurant or restaurant construction, including involvement in over 20 executed restaurant projects.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling software.
• Strong ability to interpret restaurant layouts, construction and installation drawings, equipment details, and technical specifications.
• Capability to understand and visualize interdependencies across restaurant operations.
• Preferred experience in technical project management, supplier management, continuous improvement, and operations performance management.
• Previous experience managing a small team is preferred.
• High attention to detail with a results-driven and methodical execution mindset.
• Experience delivering specialized training, onsite or virtual, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

How to Apply

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