Global Design & Construction Director (International)

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. is actively seeking a Director of International Design & Construction to guide strategic asset development and format innovation across its global Carl's Jr.

and Hardee's footprint. You will lead end-to-end development, coordinate with franchisees, architects, and operations, and translate market trends into next-generation restaurant prototypes that balance ROI with brand equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Design, Business, or related field.
• MBA/PMP preferred.
• 8 to12+ years of relevant experience in design in the restaurant industry, including 6+ years leading multi-country development programs.
• Location: Based in the United States (preferred: Franklin, Tennessee).
• Additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic roadmap for international restaurant formats and asset innovation across international markets, in direct partnership with COOs, CMOs, CTOs, and Regional GMs - International.
• Lead the shift from in-premises to off-premises/omnichannel formats translating consumer and channel trends into next-generation prototypes with optimized footprint and unit economics.
• Build the Restaurant of the Future capability for International with scalable digital ordering, kiosk/voice AI, kitchen automation, EV-charger readiness, and multi-lane configurations.
• Champion brand evolution of the guest experience and ensure design decisions reinforce identity while remaining franchisee-friendly across economies.
• Manage development pipeline: review and approve international new-site and remodel proposals for speed-to-market and brand compliance.

Skills

QSR industry acumen

Strategic & financial fluency

Project management

Innovation mindset

Design literacy

Cross-cultural leadership

Vendor management

Negotiation

CAD/design review familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/CM/Real Estate

MBA/PMP preferred

Tools

CAD software

Construction methods

Job description

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. is actively seeking a Director of International Design & Construction to guide strategic asset development and format innovation across its global Carl's Jr.

and Hardee's footprint. You will lead end-to-end development, coordinate with franchisees, architects, and operations, and translate market trends into next-generation restaurant prototypes that balance ROI with brand equity.