Operations Advisor - TN, AR, MO

KFC • Plano, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Partner directly with franchisees and restaurant leaders to strengthen in-restaurant execution and performance Provide hands-on coaching inside restaurants focused on food quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, safety, and team effectiveness Help identify performance opportunities and collaborate on clear, actionable improvement plans Support rollout of new initiatives by building buy-in and assisting with on-the-ground implementation Lead or support workshops and training sessions to build capability at the restaurant level Reinforce Pizza Hut brand standards and share best practices across the region Work closely with Franchise Operations Partners (FOPs) to align operational support with broader business priorities Travel is approximately 70% within the assigned region, offering significant exposure to diverse restaurant environments and leadership teams. Qualifications Required Qualifications: 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in QSR, restaurant, retail, or food & beverage environments (High-performing General Managers and Area Leaders are encouraged to apply) Strong understanding of 4-wall restaurant day-to-day operations and what drives guest experience and profitability Experience leading and developing restaurant teams Ability to coach and influence through relationship-building and credibility Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, action-oriented mindset Comfort working in the field and adapting to different restaurant environments Proficiency in Microsoft Office Must reside within the supported market (Mid-South Region: St. Louis, MO, Memphis/Nashville, TN, Little Rock, AR) Nice to Have: Experience in a franchise system or multi-unit environment Familiarity with Pizza Hut systems and operations The expected salary range for this position will be based on the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in QSR, restaurant, retail, or food & beverage environments (High-performing General Managers and Area Leaders are encouraged to apply)
• Strong understanding of 4-wall restaurant day-to-day operations and what drives guest experience and profitability
• Experience leading and developing restaurant teams
• Ability to coach and influence through relationship-building and credibility
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, action-oriented mindset
• Comfort working in the field and adapting to different restaurant environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must reside within the supported market (Mid-South Region: St. Louis, MO, Memphis/Nashville, TN, Little Rock, AR)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a franchise system or multi-unit environment
• Familiarity with Pizza Hut systems and operations

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with franchisees and restaurant leaders to strengthen in-restaurant execution and performance
• Provide hands-on coaching inside restaurants focused on food quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, safety, and team effectiveness
• Help identify performance opportunities and collaborate on clear, actionable improvement plans
• Support rollout of new initiatives by building buy-in and assisting with on-the-ground implementation
• Lead or support workshops and training sessions to build capability at the restaurant level
• Reinforce Pizza Hut brand standards and share best practices across the region
• Work closely with Franchise Operations Partners (FOPs) to align operational support with broader business priorities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed