What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assoc. Manager, Arch & Design position at Yum!?
Job Description
The Associate Manager, A&D will be responsible for new build pipeline which involves design and architectural expertise as well as great communication and influencing skills. The Associate Manager, A&D will also own the change management and updating designs / details and processes ensuring continual improvements and adherence to brand standards. Needs to have knowledge about capex and site planning attributes for ground-up restaurants as well as should be well versed with building principles and construction methodologies.
New build pipeline
- Manage the new build pipeline projects by reviewing new restaurant design submittals. Achieve speedy design approvals consistently.
- Work closely with Franchise development managers during the pre-design stage, generating explorations basis current prototypes to aid finalizing potential sites.
- Provides clear, effective and timely communication of design direction and changes to external consultants, Regional Franchisee Development Managers (RFDM) and franchisee teams.
- Identify potential risks and roadblocks through the course of design and permitting phase and demonstrate speedy solutions in partnership with Franchise / teams to accelerate progress of projects.
- Support the capex analysis in partnership with construction team and apply for the various asset prototypes. Ability to engage with Franchisees to arrive at value engineering solutions - establish process to test fast and learn.
Kitchen and Utilities
Cost and Procurement
Change Management
across the system including vendors by providing coordinated market-ready drawings, specifications etc.
Education / Certifications
Experience
Skills
Salary Range : $93,000 to $110,000 annually bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.
About Us
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation. In fact, KFC is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain and a division of Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company.
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 45,000 restaurants in more than 135 countries and territories and is one of the Aon Hewitt Top Companies for Leaders in North America. In 2018, Yum! Brands was recognized as part of the inaugural Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The company's restaurant brands - KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell - are global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories.
More important than our size is our commitment to breakthrough innovation and the success of our employees. We're proud of the unique culture we've built, one where everyone can be their best self, make a difference and have fun! We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, encourage ideas from everyone, and have actively developed a workforce that is diverse in style and background.
Salary : $93,000 - $110,000
