Design & Standards Manager

Osmow's • Mississauga, ON

9d • CA$80,000 - CA$110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Design & Standards Manager, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of Osmow's restaurant design standards, construction specifications, and brand environments. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure every new restaurant, remodel, and reinvestment project delivers a consistent, cost-effective, code-compliant, and operationally efficient guest experience. This role plays a key part in supporting our continued growth by translating our brand vision into high-quality restaurant designs across our corporate and franchised locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a closely related built-environment field experience.
• 2 to 5+ years of progressive experience in retail, hospitality, or restaurant design, with direct experience in QSR / fast-casual environments as an asset.
• Demonstrated experience managing architectural prototypes, store rollouts, and construction documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or BIM 360 as well as Bluebeam.
• Solid understanding of kitchen design, food service equipment, and building systems (MEP).
• Expert knowledge of ADA regulations, local zoning laws, and building codes across Canada.
• Demonstrated experience in scheduling, cost control and quality assurance processes.
• Ability to diplomatically but firmly enforce brand standards with franchisees, general contractors, and developers, providing creative workarounds when necessary.
• Elite organizational skills to manage technical documentation, milestones and design reviews across a diversity of active development projects simultaneously. Ability to multi-task and to resolve and/or communicate any technical issues that may arise.
• A valid driver’s license with own vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in QSR / fast-casual environments as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own the Blueprint: Maintain, update, and distribute master prototypical design packages (floor plans, interior elevations, exterior facades, finish schedules, FFE specs, etc).
• Manage digital design (AutoCAD), establishing and updating a standard library of architectural blocks, finishes, graphics, signage and FFE (furniture, fixtures, equipment) specifications.
• Continuously evaluate design standards to identify opportunities for cost reduction, faster construction timelines, and improved sustainability without sacrificing brand integrity.
• Develop floor plans for feasibility studies, full design packages for renovation projects and signage packages for all projects within set standards and guidelines.
• Review construction and layout drawings submitted by external consultants, and real estate developers as well as signage shop drawings to ensure absolute alignment with prototype criteria.
• Evaluate and approve/deny site-specific design deviations requested due to local zoning, historical preservation codes, or unique physical footprints.
• Work with consultants to ensure all prototype standards and site adaptation reviews comply with building codes, ADA standards, and regional health department regulations.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and R&D to integrate kitchen layouts, beverage systems, and POS terminals to maximize throughput and minimize employee steps.
• Partner with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers to standardize building systems capable of supporting cooking and HVAC requirements.
• Manage standard specification sheets for food service equipment, refrigeration, IT equipment and signage and support on Vendor and stock management as necessary.
• Work with Marketing, IT, and Brand teams to seamlessly integrate required standards and new initiatives and support on R&D.
• Vet and approve vendor-supplied finishes, fixtures, furniture, and equipment, ensuring high durability, easy cleaning, and reliable supplier lead times.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $110,000 CAD, based on experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus aligned with strategic KPIs.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a newly created role supporting the growth and expansion of a rapidly growing QSR organization.
• Collaborative, high-performance, and entrepreneurial culture.
• Strong focus on leadership development and career growth.
• No AI-based screening tools will be used in the hiring process.
• Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level