Manager, Operations Equipment, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, US&C

Restaurant Brands International • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities. RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc. Job Summary: The Manager of Operations Equipment is a hands-on project manager who is responsible for executing new equipment development as well as managing the existing equipment portfolio used in restaurant operations. This role manages multiple concurrent equipment projects; partners directly with vendors; runs project meetings; and owns timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications to ensure all equipment meets standards for performance and safety for PLK US&C.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in equipment management, preferably in QSR or hospitality industry
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in project management
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate has experience managing a restaurant and P&L
• Prior Development or Facilities knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for multiple concurrent kitchen equipment initiatives by scheduling milestones, assigning owners, tracking progress, and maintaining project resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Supply Chain, Franchisees, etc.) to progress project deliverables.
• Manage vendor relationships by running project meetings, setting agendas, driving action items, and evaluating vendor performance records.
• Track equipment performance and longevity, utilizing data to inform status.
• Manage escalations and troubleshooting with vendors and field teams to minimize downtime and commercial impact.
• Act as brand subject matter expert for equipment, owning documentation, and providing guidance to restaurants and franchisees.

Benefits

• Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness.
• We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees