Specialist - Store Planning

Job Summary Create, revise, and review preliminary kitchen layouts (PKLs) in support of new store development and remodel initiatives across multiple brands for both company-owned and franchisee-developed projects. Will also review exterior elevations, and special projects for the Architecture & Design department. The position interacts primarily with Architecture & Design leadership, construction managers, real estate managers, franchisees, outside consultants.

Responsibilities Create preliminary kitchen layouts (PKLs) for traditional and non-traditional venues (in-lines, end caps, conversions, etc.) for multiple brands. 30%
Review PKLs, PSLs and Exterior elevations submitted by outside consultants for multiple brands. 40%
Manage and cultivate relationships with multiple internal matrixed partners and outsourced architects and consultants. 10%
Accurate record keeping within Development tracking system. 10%
Prototype design development. 10%
Education Requirements

Minimum2 Year / Associate Degree Required minimum – associate degree in architecture, interior design, or other related field

Preferred4 year / Bachelor’s Degree Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or other related field

Experience Qualifications2+ years of applied work experience in a related field preferred2+ years producing technical drawings in a relevant CAD and Sketch Up software systems2+ years of experience in restaurant or retail architecture, construction, or store design preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Strong technical AutoCAD proficiency to support production of development documents

Revit proficiency a plus Ability to apply knowledge of architecture principles to achieve successful outcomes in store designs that ensure compliance with established brand standards

Capable of setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects in a multi-brand, fast-paced, and changing environments

Ability to successfully create or review PKLs, PSLs and Exterior Elevations for New Restaurants, remodels and refreshes.

Highly motivated and the ability to work as team player

Ability adapt and learn multiple brand standards

Ability to interface and maintain excellent professional relationships with a variety of audiences including franchise partners, internal construction and real-estate teams, outsourced consultants.

Restaurant or retail concept design development and execution

Proficient in reading and understanding architectural, structural, mechanical, and technical engineering documents

Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule

PowerPoint/Word/Excel proficient

Workflow management software such as Lucernex/Pro Core a plus Travel Required Ability and willingness to travel up to 5%
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table.

We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.