Operations Partner, BK, US Southeast

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world.Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $40 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 30,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.Responsibilities• Conduct holistic franchisee business reviews for key accounts to address all areas of the business: restaurant succession planning, development obligations (midterms, remodels, closures, etc.), operations, sales, profitability, financial health and technology• Consult and support franchisees regarding restaurant operations and develop short/mid/long-term plans that lead to productive, efficient & profitable business model• Create data-driven, long-term goals and operational & service needs strategies to achieve desired results, in collaboration with franchisee teams and above restaurant leaders• Onboard new franchisees and support expansion site preparationEssential Duties• Develop effective professional relationships with restaurant team members, restaurant managers, and above restaurant leaders, enabling the productive and efficient exchange of information and ideas that drive performance.• Seed and targeted restaurant training• Execution of system-wide operational initiatives: BK Basics, equipment certifications, BKU certifications, LTO training, Hours of Operations, etc.• Routine analysis and reporting of operational performance KPI• Deploying solutions to drive ops metrics: Average Complaint Ratio (ACR), Speed of Service (SOS), Retention, Training, & Restaurant Evaluation Visits (REV)• Protect brand standards in areas such as food safety, restaurant cleanliness, and repair & maintenance by routinely advising franchisee restaurant leadership teams on areas of opportunity and strategies for maintaining excellence• Ensure operators complete and execute Corrective Action Plans for all failed REVs• Responsible for ensuring great results are achieved the right way with honesty and integrity by reporting restaurant metrics as true reflections of restaurant performance• Business review and action plan execution support for FBP/GM/RVP key accountsPreferred Skills• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required• 4+ years of operations experience in QSR, retail, food & beverage, or franchised industry• Strength in building and developing relationships with clients, colleagues, business partners• Skilled in root-cause problem solving methodologies• Ability to present operational information both orally and written (PowerPoint)• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.