Store Planning and Design Manager - Restaurants and Fresh Foods

JOB SUMMARY:

Design Leader for original concept design and construction built out of 7-Eleven Stores & Restaurants.

***This position is based in our corporate office located in Irving, Texas and will require the individual to reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.***

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Responsible for the creation of designs and implementation of floor plans and 7-Eleven Store Standards with a strong focus on creating appropriate guest experiences and efficient operational execution by Store and Restaurant Type.

Aid in the transition of the concept/prototype design standards to the core business for implementation, developing guidelines for A&E firms, designers, construction CM's, and RE reps.

Provide ongoing leadership to core organization to ensure store and restaurant design concepts and guest experiences continuously evolve and address the changing needs and priorities of the business.

Develop, manage, and drive execution of a comprehensive design roadmap by business unit to align with strategic objectives and operational goals.

Verify store and restaurant floor plans for assigned projects or where designated on location against construction of store verses approved floor plan. Analyze variation, address discrepancies, and report findings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 3+ years

YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: NA

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: College Degree/Certification in Retail Merchandising, Store or Food Service Design, Merchandising or Construction or experience equivalent.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Strong problem-solving ability with a strategic mindset.

Extensive experience working in retail or restaurant design, superior analytical capability with the ability to understand implications, and develop and defend a point of view

Strong written and verbal communications, including the ability to create presentations for senior leadership

Comfort partnering with and communicating cross-functionally and at all levels of the organization

Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point, AutoCAD and Revit necessary to perform position requirements