Franchise Operations Partner improving restaurant execution for Pizza Hut franchisees. Building relationships and leading operational excellence to drive franchisee success.
Responsibilities
Develop a deep understanding of franchisee businesses, operating models, and regional dynamics.
Build strong, trusted relationships by establishing credibility as a 4-wall operations expert who delivers practical, results-driven guidance.
Influence franchisee senior leadership toward consistent execution of Pizza Hut operational standards and priorities.
Partner with franchisees to diagnose operational gaps impacting product quality, service, and reliability within the restaurant.
Lead improvement efforts for underperforming or brand-risk restaurants, focusing on fundamentals that drive sustainable turnaround.
Translate data and performance insights into clear operating plans that improve execution across people, process, and equipment.
Lead, coach, and develop Operations Advisors (OAs) as subject-matter experts in restaurant execution.
Align OA field activity to franchisee priorities and Pizza Hut OPX initiatives, ensuring consistent focus on the highest-impact opportunities.
Ensure field insights are surfaced and shared to inform broader operational strategies.
Serve as the primary liaison between franchisees and Pizza Hut for all 4-wall operational matters.
Partner with internal cross-functional teams (Operations, Training, Technology, Engineering, and Analytics) to develop and deploy solutions that improve restaurant performance.
Advocate for franchisee needs while maintaining brand standards and operational discipline.
Direct Management: 2–3 Operations Advisors
Influence: Franchisee leadership teams and above-restaurant operators
Leadership Expectation: Sets the standard for coaching, operational rigor, and brand stewardship.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in QSR, restaurant, retail, food & beverage, or a similar multi-unit operating environment
Proven ability to lead and improve restaurant-level operations through coaching, process discipline, and execution focus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational gaps and prioritize high-impact solutions
Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills; able to challenge and support franchisees with confidence and credibility
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
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