Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence
Empowering communities to create and sustain generational wealth through franchising.
Operations Advisor
Location
Missouri + 1 moreAll locations: Missouri, Tennessee
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
Not specified
High School5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• 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.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in QSR, restaurant, retail, or food & beverage environments
- 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)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities