*** THIS ROLE WILL BE REMOTE (ATLANTA BASED) UNTIL 2024 ***

The Restaurant Design Manager will direct a team of outsourced architects and consultants responsible for producing construction documents for the development of new, existing, and franchised restaurants. This role is responsible for ensuring that the construction documents are consistent with design objectives and architectural quality standards while communicating Zaxby’s brand image. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and experience necessary for establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and industry professionals – particularly in branded design, restaurant or multi-unit retail industry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from and reports directly to the Sr. Manager of Design, Architecture & Construction

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Direct a team of outsourced architects and consultants responsible for producing construction documents for development of new, existing and franchised restaurants
• Ensure that the construction documents are consistent with design objectives and architectural quality standards while communicating Zaxby’s brand image
• Review and approve site plans and site-adapted building plans for company and franchise new and remodel projects
• Provide creative direction to the architects for custom or unique site conditions, overall site planning, solutions for conversions, design review requirements and other non-traditional projects
• Demonstrate ability to develop unique design solutions to complex problems in space planning, construction details, material selection and branded storefronts
• Communicate design solutions by utilizing industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up, Photoshop and InDesign
• Use analytics, lessons learned, and best practices from prior projects to incorporate into design standards
• Develop strategic and operational plans for the design team, managing execution, and measuring results
• Responsible for the tracking of drawings from concept to opening
• Manage prototype updates on a regularly scheduled basis
• Oversee the design process to ensure that designs meet Zaxby’s, jurisdictional and landlord design criteria and that construction documents comply with internal quality standards
• Prepare, communicate and educate the project teams on changes in policies and practices within the organization
• Track architectural design changes and modifications for impact on the store development budget
• Effectively communicate with franchisees and manage all approvals during the development of new and remodel restaurants

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to deliver results under heavy pressure and tight deadlines
• Must maintain disciplined time management and follow-up to completion
• Strong communication, team leadership, and management skills.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently lead complex, large-scale initiatives
• Must have problem-solving skills to remove obstacles and resolve conflict.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, consumer brand organization
• Familiarity with standard construction bidding and budgeting practices
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, InDesign, SketchUp, Revit, and Photoshop a plus
• Willing to travel occasionally for business purposes
• Experience in branded design, restaurant or multi-unit retail industry
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization and industry professionals
• Experience diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Design, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Experience: 5 - 8 years of experience in Architectural Design or Design Project Management; 5 years of experience managing and working with construction plans and specifications for multi-unit new and remodel projects, directly managing a team of external consultants, managing and working with architectural and site plan design

STANDARD HOURS

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Remote (Atlanta based) until HQ moved from Athens, Georgia to Atlanta, Georgia.

2024 Zaxby's headquarters is moving to Atlanta (Perimeter)

Up to 50% required within new and current markets