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Whataburger3 weeks ago

Restaurant Innovation Group Director

Hybrid · San Antonio, Texas, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Large

Job Summary

Lead end-to-end innovation initiatives from concept through pilot and rollout; define and execute restaurant innovation strategy aligned to business goals; partner cross-functionally (Operations, IT, Supply Chain, Finance) to drive initiatives; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and guest experience; oversee testing, validation, and scaling of new processes, tools, and technologies; analyze performance data and KPIs to inform decisions and measure impact; build and lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of innovation; communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Progressive leadership experience in restaurant, retail, or operations innovation
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
  • Experience leveraging data and analytics to drive decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills
  • Experience managing multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment
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