Manager, Equity Restaurants Asset Protection

About the Role

This role partners closely with operations, HR, Legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to protect team members, customers, and brand assets. The Assets Protection Manager serves as a trusted advisor to the business—developing and implementing strategies that reduce risk, strengthen safety culture, and ensure a secure and welcoming environment across Pizza Hut U.S. equity restaurants. The position requires strong field engagement, data-driven decision making, and the ability to influence across a complex, multi-unit environment.

Responsibilities

• Safety, Security & Loss Prevention Strategy
  • Lead and implement safety, security, and loss prevention programs across equity restaurants
  • Identify risks and develop proactive strategies to reduce incidents, liability, and financial loss
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise standards while adapting solutions to market needs
• Field Partnership & Consultation
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to operations leaders, providing guidance on safety, security, and risk mitigation
  • Build leader capability to effectively prevent and respond to incidents
  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Risk, and Operations to drive consistent execution
• Incident Response & Crisis Management
  • Respond to escalated safety, security, and crisis incidents impacting team members or customers
  • Support leaders through incident resolution, ensuring appropriate protocols and communication
  • Manage sensitive and confidential situations with sound judgment and professionalism
• Investigations & Compliance
  • Lead investigations into theft, policy violations, and safety incidents using appropriate investigative techniques
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., law enforcement) as needed
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards
• Data, Insights & Continuous Improvement
  • Analyze trends and data to identify risks and inform business decisions
  • Communicate insights clearly to stakeholders and recommend actionable solutions
  • Drive continuous improvement through program enhancements and best practices
• Technology & Innovation
  • Evaluate and implement security technologies and tools (e.g., CCTV, alarms, safes, reporting systems)
  • Leverage systems and resources to enhance safety, visibility, and operational effectiveness
• Training & Capability Building
  • Deliver training and coaching to operators and field leaders on safety, security, and loss prevention practices
  • Promote a culture of safety and accountability across the organization
• Day-to-Day Activities
  • Balance time between field engagement and strategic/administrative work
  • Travel regularly within assigned geography to support restaurants and leaders
  • Lead and participate in both in-person and virtual meetings
  • Operate independently while collaborating across a highly matrixed organization

Requirements

• Experience
  • 5-10+ years in assets protection, loss prevention, safety, or risk management
  • Experience in multi-unit retail, restaurant, or similar environment preferred
  • Experience leading investigations, incident response, and crisis management
  • Demonstrated ability to consult and influence across stakeholders
• Skills & Capabilities
  • Strong business acumen and ability to connect safety/security to business outcomes
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into action
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate sensitive situations
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a broad geography independently
  • Ability to influence without authority and build strong cross-functional partnerships