Franchise Business Consultant (supporting South GA & Florida area)

CKE Restaurants, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CKE Restaurants, Inc. is looking for an experienced leader with approximately six years in Restaurant Operations to coach franchisees and execute strategic plans. The role demands strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as a Bachelor's degree preference. The position involves high travel and work in a fast-paced corporate office environment. Ideal candidates should possess a valid driver's license and a track record of meeting operational goals.

Qualifications

• Approximately six years of experience in Restaurant Operations.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable DMV report.
• Ability to meet operational goals and maximize profits.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and develops franchisees for approximately 60 restaurants.
• Executes strategic plans and operational performance standards.
• Conducts operational reviews and identifies business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem resolution skills

Education

BA/BS Degree preferred

Job description

Essential Functions

• Displays outstanding leadership skills; provides coaching, guidance and development advice to franchisees for approximately 60 franchise restaurants
• Executes the Company’s strategic plan and marketing/operational performance standards
• Conducts operational reviews and evaluations including assisting the franchisees in identifying business opportunities and finding solutions to sales and cost controls
• Provides strategic operational support in the areas of service standards; product quality control; training; safety; sanitation and new restaurant openings
• Assists with restaurant development planning and execution; including sub‑market identification; site approval and kitchen design issues
• Aids franchisees’ in developing and executing a systematic training program and provides restaurant opening assistance
• Communicates changes in the Company’s specifications and procedures
• Attends seminars and completes other training to remain current on industry trends
• Participates in company meetings, webinars and conference calls
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

May perform any or all of the following duties

• Displays outstanding leadership skills; provides coaching, guidance and development advice to franchisees for approximately 60 franchise restaurants
• Executes the Company’s strategic plan and marketing/operational performance standards
• Conducts operational reviews and evaluations including assisting the franchisees in identifying business opportunities and finding solutions to sales and cost controls
• Provides strategic operational support in the areas of service standards; product quality control; training; safety; sanitation and new restaurant openings
• Assists with restaurant development planning and execution; including sub‑market identification; site approval and kitchen design issues
• Aids franchisees’ in developing and executing a systematic training program and provides restaurant opening assistance
• Communicates changes in the Company’s specifications and procedures
• Attends seminars and completes other training to remain current on industry trends
• Participates in company meetings, webinars and conference calls
• Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements

Position Qualifications/Core Competencies

• Must possess approximately six (6) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of Restaurant Operations
• BA/BS Degree preferred
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable DMV report
• Must have a demonstrated track record of meeting operational goals; standards; building sales and maximizing profits
• Must have the ability to determine expectations, measures effectiveness in processes, enforce quality standards and meet commitments
• Must have excellent problem resolution skills and the ability to maintain relationships
• Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results
• Must have strong work ethics and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Corporate Office fast paced, high volume of activity and a deadline driven environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse
• Travels as needed approximately seventy‑five (75)%

THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.