Specialist - Store Planning
Quick Summary
Job Summary Create, revise,
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
~1 min read- →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%
Requirements
~1 min readMinimum
- 2 Year / Associate Degree Required minimum – associate degree in architecture, interior design, or other related field
Preferred
- 4 year / Bachelor’s Degree Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or other related field
2+ years of applied work experience in a related field preferred
2+ years producing technical drawings in a relevant CAD
and SketchUp software systems
2+ years of experience in restaurant or retail architecture, construction, or store design preferred
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/ProCore a plus
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 5%
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 12, 2026
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 3, 2026
Posting Health
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- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- October 3, 2026
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