Regional Design Coordinator

Wingstop Restaurants Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Volunteer day

Competitive bonus

Team stock purchase plan

Health savings or FSA

401k

Medical, dental, vision

Life and AD&D

Pet insurance

Education Assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Regional Design Coordinator to support restaurant design and brand standards.

The role requires a background in construction and design project management to ensure objectives, schedules, and budgets are met across multiple stores. You’ll collaborate with construction, real estate, operations, marketing, architects, and engineers to drive design from site approval through permitting and to ensure cost‑effective compliance with Wingstop

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive responsibility in project management.
• Knowledge of the architecture & construction process; ability to read construction documents incl. MEP+S.
• Restaurant design and kitchen layout experience.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Guest service mentality with a desire to serve the customer.
• Calm, tactful demeanor in difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with urgency and follow through.
• Forms strong working relationships within team.
• Identifies additional tasks and assists others.
• Ongoing learner with insatiable curiosity and self‑improvement.

Responsibilities

• Track new store design process from site approval through permitting.
• Manage deadlines and progress to deliver on time and on budget.
• Interface with brand partners to analyze design aspects of markets, trade areas and sites.
• Coordinate store design with brand partners, construction manager, architect and engineers.
• Clarify brand standards regarding image, design and equipment to architects and developers.
• Interface schematic store design and layout with brand partners.
• Coordinate vendor engagement to meet timeline, scope and design.
• Review construction documents for prototypical standards.
• Ensure permit documents contain all MEP design standards to construct economically.
• Track building permit submittal and permit process.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Job description

Who We Are

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Who We Are

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission to Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun, and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

What We’ll Need

The Regional Design Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of restaurant design and brand standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction and design project management and a proven track record to ensure successful completion of key business objectives, schedules, and priorities. Will work directly with multiple other functions inside and outside of the development team, including construction; real-estate; operations; marketing; architects and engineers.

• Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and driving the new store design process from site approval through permitting.
• Manage deadlines and progress across the team to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget
• Interface with brand partners to analyze design aspects of potential markets, trade areas and sites.
• Manage the store design process with brand partners, construction manager, architect and engineers in designated geographical region.
• Communicate and clarify brand standards regarding image, design and equipment to architects, brand partners, developers and other external parties.
• Interface of schematic store design and layout with brand partners.
• Manage and coordinate vendor engagement within the project to ensure responsibilities are met within the approved timeline, scope and design - including architects, kitchen vendors, and FF&E providers.
• Review construction documents for WRI prototypical standards.
• Ensure permit documents contain all MEP design standards to construct restaurant in a cost- effective manner. – VALUE ENGINEER
• Track building permit submittal and permit process.

Brings problems to the attention of the supervisor; is willing to ask for help.

• Identifies and introduces new ideas and solutions to create efficiency in the operation.
• Always represents the brand and department in a professional and polished manner.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of progressive responsibility and success within project management.
• Knowledge of the architecture & construction process required, ability to read a full set of construction documents inclusive of MEP+S.
• Restaurant design and kitchen layout experience required.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Guest service mentality has a genuine desire to serve the customer.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Forms strong working relationships within team.
• Identifies additional tasks to be completed and willingly assists others.
• Ongoing learner; exhibits insatiable curiosity and an interest in self-improvement.

Who You Are

No job is too small. You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can.

You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward.

You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward.

You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down.

You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

FLAVOR PERKS:

• Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education Assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Fun Is The Best Flavor

• Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.