Director Restaurant Development & Brand Portfolio

Purpose : The Director of Restaurant Development & Brand Portfolio ensures maximization of real estate value in support of the Development team. This position studies each market segment independently and understands the culinary fabric of each municipality to effectively execute proper concept selection, equipment and restaurant layout, pricing strategies, marketing elements, "one off" negotiations, and menu selection in alignment with the corporate strategic objectives.

Essential Functions :

• Understands and reviews Development strategy for a particular opportunity or assigned markets while maintaining an in-depth understanding of the culinary composition of markets, and identifies the category leaders and / or "tipping brands"
• Comprehends and examines zone analysis with Business Development and Business Development Finance for each airport zone relative to the project under review
• Reviews and interprets market research results alongside core team; prepares and validates preliminary concept plan alongside core team, and obtains timely approval from all current brands for site-specific development
• Completes, manages, and participates in the completion of project location reviews, design layouts, food service equipment plans, and facilitates restaurant designs in compliance with brand standards
• Facilitates all tertiary steps relevant to the Facility Development Process (FDP); ensures concepts are programmed and to maximize sales and labor efficiencies
• Negotiates all aspects of a brand agreement and supplementary Supplier Agreements with profitable business terms, and understanding / alignment with Supply Chain, QA, and Operations
• Determines menu and product list for each concept within corporate and branded concept standards
• Aligns the brand products and procedures with those of the company, ensuring compliance
• Evaluates concept flow-through and functionality alongside Operations leadership and the Director of Brand Partnerships
• Ensures brand agreements are completed and executed in a timely schedule
• Maintains and represents the relationship with all branded concepts in Director's region / market accounts
• Works with a multidisciplinary team to manage on time delivery of new store openings

Reporting Relationship : This role reports to the Senior Director of Restaurant Portfolio Development

Interdependencies : Business Development, Marketing & Communications, Digital, Category Management, Finance, Operations

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment :