Manager, Design & Engineering Innovation

The Manager supports all efforts related to food service equipment integration, operational space planning and kitchen innovation as applied to all brands in the corporate portfolio. Candidates serve as project lead while demonstrating proficiencies and expertise in workstation customization, food service operational procedures, industry best practices, capacity measurement, and design leadership to enhance emerging corporate initiatives.

Responsibilities Design and Engineering Establishes new format concepts and operational layouts

Creates and maintains custom fabrication detailing

Develops engineering standards and oversees equipment compliance

Develops standardized guideline documentation and written specifications to support proprietary designs

Leadership, Project Management & Reporting Objectively evaluates restaurant plans in accordance with standards

Leads and collaborates on multiple projects from inception through testing, validation and implementation

Oversees work from Analysts (internal) and Contractors (external)
Tracks budgets and analyzes key performance indicators

Provides holistic perspective on impact of innovation to operations

Collaborates with Brand and Internal Operations Partners Liaises with Operations Leadership on brand strategy

Builds strategic partnerships across the organization

Collaborates with Architecture, Construction and Outside Consultants Develops standardized guideline documentation and written specifications to support proprietary designs

Oversees non-standard kitchen design for standards compliance

Provides direction and supervision for full-scale simulations

Collaborates with KES, Equipment Vendors and Supply Chain Provides guidance custom fabrication and MEP engineering

Develops and sources supporting elements for equipment integration

Communication & Presentation Communicates plans effectively to internal partners and franchise network

Leads strategic meetings involving internal and external stakeholders

Coordinates and documents work from internal team

On-site supervision and working with Construction and project GCCoordinates and provides oversight for specific installations

Studies impact of prototype testing and procedures for validation

Serves as subject matter expert for in-field decision making

Education and Experience Qualifications4 year Degree and/or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Design / Architecture field5 plus years of QSR or Fast Casual Brand related focus Restaurant or Hospitality Industry and/or Design Equipment Manufacturing Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in interpretation and development of restaurant plans and kitchen adaptations

Proficiency in graphic illustration and detailed communication

Expertise in 2D CAD modeling (AutoCAD) and specification development (3D / Revit preferred)
Expertise in computer software related to communication, organization and project management

Proficiency in time, techniques and materials costing related to prototyping and manufacturing

Proficiency in space planning, restaurant design, kitchen equipment and restaurant operations

Expertise in industry regulations and standards

Knowledge of data analytics and methods of assessment and validation

Ability to work in team environment with limited supervision

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 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.
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