Productivity Manager

This role will work with a cross-functional team including operations, finance, supply chain, and development to develop and implement ideas that improve processes and systems that result in improved financial margins. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical and operations background with an inquisitive mindset and be able to prioritize multiple projects while working collaboratively with other functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support development of a long-term strategic plan to grow margins while simplifying restaurant operations
• Analyze restaurant P&L and performance KPI’s to identify potential areas of opportunity to expand margins and improve productivity
• Present recommendations to executive leadership to gain alignment on key decisions for productivity projects including requests for capital, operational process changes, introduction of new technology, etc.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop, assess risks/challenges, secure operations feedback, analyze financial implications, test, and implement best practices that drive quantifiable improvements in profit margin.
• Work closely with Operations Excellence Team to manage implementation and resource requirement plans, identify corporate and field resources required to implement the plan, and develop programs to monitor/measure expected benefits from productivity related initiatives
• Participate in relevant industry conferences and peer groups to remain current on future innovation and technology that could support restaurant margin expansion
• Manage project timeline, milestones, budget, and ensure leadership alignment
• Create materials and presentations for executive/field level audience as needed
• Embody company Principles and Beliefs 

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be familiar with restaurant labor models, speed of service, products, technology and other areas necessary to grow sales and margins
• Convey a sense of urgency to achieve outcomes and exceed expectations; persist despite obstacles and setbacks; achieve set goals and deadlines; work as a partner to the Concept to promote efficiency
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal - Ability to boil down large amounts of data and feedback into easy to digest summaries
• Independent, self-motivated, and adaptable. Deadline oriented with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and draw conclusions based on complex data sets
• Continuous improvement mindset that focuses on improving processes and outcomes
• Collaborative with an emphasis on cross-functional team building skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related skill
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience including P&L analysis
• Restaurant / Retail experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work across teams and levels
• Analytical and inquisitive
• Strong Excel skills
• Preferred - PowerBI exposure and/or skills

Bloomin' Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at BloominBrandsBenefits.com

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

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