Senior Restaurant Readiness Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing the restaurant and team for opening, leading on-site training, analyzing pre& post-opening results and recommending actions to improve business trends and execution of the food and the customer experience. Collaboration with restaurant readiness managers, training department and field operations to set up certified restaurant training centers with on-going enhancements.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and timely with field operations and support departments
• Implementation of restaurant tools to enhance the guest experience
• Track key elements of new store development construction, staffing, and merchandising
• Review store layout and equipment
• Documentation of feedback, observations and analysis
• Collaborate with area, restaurant and store leaders on sales goals and financial controls
• Expert on all restaurant menu items, equipment, processes and customer experience
• Ensure all food safety protocols are in place and being utilized
• Development and evaluations in RDC locations
• Ensures a high level of engagement from the field operations team (market leader, area leader and restaurant team)

Education And Experience

• Education: High School/GED
• Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5+
• Years of Management Experience: 5+

Specific Knowledge And Skills

• Experience in an organization with specific career progression related to operations, supporting operations and enhanced strategic thinking in a restaurant platform
• Knowledge of Restaurant industry, foodservice best practices as well as business acumen of running a complete business unit
• Provide pre and post opening evaluations, analysis of opportunities and best practices
• Proficient in a variety of software systems (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point) and able to adapt to new systems
• Effective reading comprehension and writing skills
• Ability to travel, frequently and on short notice for extended periods of time
• Strong facilitation and project management skills

Pay

Commensurate with experience*

Schedule

Frequent travel at 90% to support projects (includes overnight, weekends and holidays)

Benefits

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