Senior Manager, International Kitchen Equipment & Innovation

4300 Burger King Europe GmbH; Zug; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Parental leave

Telemedicine

Mental wellness

Global benefits

Zusammenfassung

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) is seeking a Senior Manager, Kitchen Equipment, International to oversee equipment solutions across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, driving lifecycle management to boost franchisee profitability and operational efficiency.

The role partners with regional leads, procurement and cross-functional teams, leading strategy, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of equipment portfolios.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in kitchen equipment management, restaurant operations, or project management within the food service industry.
• Strong technical skills in equipment design, testing, and project management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation.
• Ability to manage complex projects, using data and feedback to drive decision-making.
• Experience with data visualization and process simulation tools is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors, franchisees, and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel (0-25%) for project-related tasks, primarily within the EMEA region.

Aufgaben

• Strategy & Communication: In collaboration with regional leads, procurement & other function design, fine-tune & lead the strategy for International Equipment.
• Lead effective project communication to senior leadership, cross-functional teams & the franchise community.
• Management & Innovation: Manage the full portfolio of equipment solutions, focusing on optimizing reliability, performance, and ease of in-restaurant execution.
• Identify and analyze opportunities for improvements in current equipment and new product offerings.
• Lead innovation efforts from concept to execution, collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to test and deploy equipment that meets operational standards.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple equipment projects aligned with brand goals, including timelines, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage project communication, providing updates and reports to all stakeholders, and ensure alignment with franchisee needs and brand objectives.
• Maintain the Approved Equipment List (AEL) and conduct quarterly reviews on warranty, performance, and service agreements with vendors.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct lab and field testing, using time and motion studies and performance data to validate new equipment and identify enhancements.
• Gather feedback from franchisees and field teams, analyzing results to develop actionable recommendations.
• Ensure rigorous testing protocols and document findings to drive continuous improvement and consistency in restaurant operations.
• Implementation & Support: Support restaurant locations with technical resources, procedural guides, and training materials for equipment deployment.
• Act as a problem-solving resource for field teams, providing troubleshooting support and collaborating on operational adjustments.
• Facilitate equipment updates, menu changes, and software upgrades across the system as required.

Kenntnisse

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Project management

Vendor relations

Jobbeschreibung

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) is seeking a Senior Manager, Kitchen Equipment, International to oversee equipment solutions across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, driving lifecycle management to boost franchisee profitability and operational efficiency.

The role partners with regional leads, procurement and cross-functional teams, leading strategy, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of equipment portfolios.