Overview
As our new Design Manager for KFC South Pacific, reporting to our Regional Design & CX Lead, you will be responsible for being the design brand gate keeper on all 5 & 10-year asset remodels, including new builds and special brand projects to deliver a one system brand building network of restaurants across SOPAC, alongside the rollout of other Brand projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage Facility Design Approvals for over 750 KFC restaurants (new builds, 5 & 10-year remodels) to ensure brand-wide consistency.
- Ensure 95% minimum compliance with Design Brand Standards across all facility actions, including approximately 150 annual remodels.
- Approve capital expenditure (CapEx) packages for brand projects on existing stores and liaise with the Finance team.
- Manage relationships with 60+ franchisees, consultants, and service providers concerning Asset Design Brand Standards.
- Support the completion and US submission of building green certification paperwork for new stores.
- Assist with Brand Standards and Design Approval Packages (DAPs).
- Provide support for brand projects focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, and special initiatives.
- Conduct reporting (including AIS remodel reports for global HQ) and manage administration for the Design & Construction (D&C;) team (e.g., facility notices, compliance reports, asset database).
- Research and recommend new designs, materials, and techniques to improve property value, lower costs, and maximize profitability and brand image.
- Maintain expert knowledge of current planning, building, health codes, regulations, Environmentally Sustainable Design, and OH&S; standards.
- Attend occasional global design meetings, which may require calls outside of standard business hours.
Qualifications
- Tertiary Qualification in Building Architectural Design, Interior Design/Architecture, or a similar technical field.
- Experience in Interior Architecture, Building Design, Industrial Design, Project Management, Construction, or Procurement.
- Experience in the FMCG or retail sector highly desired.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set clear deadlines, and meet goals.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with sound independent judgment and responsibility.
- Strategic thinker capable of future-proofing store assets and design.
- High personal integrity.
- Willingness to undertake national and international travel as required.
- You’re ready to help us on our mission to bring FLG experiences to more people, more often.
Advantages
- Salary continuance cover for all permanent employees.
- Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions.
- Flexible work initiatives, including half day Fridays.
- Additional days of leave each year to focus on your Wellbeing.
- Signature career development and leadership programs.
- Employee discounts at KFC restaurants.
- Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest.
About KFC
Take one man with a big idea, add 11 herbs and spices, grit, ambition and buckets of heart – you’ve got KFC. Since 1952, we’ve been bringing finger lickin’ good chicken to the world. But without our people, The Originals, none of it would be possible. Everyone at KFC is different. Unique. It’s what makes us special. We’ll always be original, and we welcome you to join us. Lead the charge, bring the spice and taste more out of life!
There’s all kinds of FLG potential here! Explore new paths and choose where your career takes you. Whatever your journey looks like, we’ll help you get there, because we take your goals seriously. Apply now via the included link.
Here at KFC, we see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer. This is a level playing field for all. Our work environment is fully inclusive and we strive for a workplace where diversity of thought and perspective is welcomed, sought out and developed. No matter who you are or where you’re from, people from all walks of life are encouraged to apply to join the KFC family. This means no matter your gender identity, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, life stage or other legally protected status – you’ve always got a seat at our table.
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📌 Design Manager
🏢 KFC South Pacific (Yum! Brands Subsidiary)
📍 Sydney