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

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, Kitchen Layout Design, International, plays a vital role in enhancing the operational performance of RBI’s international restaurants through exceptional kitchen design. This position is responsible for leading the end-to-end International Layout Approval process, overseeing a team of layout reviewers, and collaborating closely with franchisees, vendors, and cross-functional teams to optimize restaurant workflows, capacity, equipment, and overall guest and crew experience. The role is essential in driving consistency, innovation, and scalability across all RBI brands internationally (EMEA, LAC & APAC regions).

Please note that this position requires a physical presence in the office five days a week.

Your Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the International Layout Approval process, overseeing daily operations, long-term planning, budgeting, and process evolution to meet business needs.
• Manage a team of 2–3 contractors responsible for reviewing all restaurant layouts across international markets.
• Engage with a diverse array 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 strong emphasis on restaurant operations and guest experience.
• Support strategic initiatives related to innovative kitchen formats, workflow efficiency, production capacity, and labor distribution.
• Act as an advocate for our restaurant teams, focusing on enhancing guest experiences and franchisee success.

Your Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in quick service restaurants or restaurant construction, including participation in 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.
• Ability to understand and visualize interdependencies within restaurant operations.
• Preferred experience includes 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, methodical execution mindset.
• Experience delivering specialized training, either onsite or virtually, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Join us in shaping the future of our kitchens! Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.