Sr. Manager, Restaurant Concept Design & Innovation

Pizza Hut is a globally recognized leader in the restaurant and quick-service industry, renowned for its innovative approach to delivering exceptional pizza experiences to guests worldwide. As a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Pizza Hut operates thousands of restaurants across diverse markets, continuously evolving to meet changing consumer preferences and technological advancements. The company's commitment to quality, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence has established it as a favorite dining destination for millions of customers. Pizza Hut's focus on enhancing both dine-in and off-premise experiences reflects its dedication to growth and adaptation in the dynamic food service landscape.

The Senior Manager, Global Restaurant Concept Design & Innovation at Pizza Hut plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the brand's global restaurant environments. This leadership role centers on advancing next-generation asset strategies and operational modernization, closely partnering with Global Design Leadership to drive format innovation. The position is instrumental in transforming Pizza Hut's physical spaces to support all-channel growth, boost unit economics, and elevate both guest and team member experiences globally. The scope of the role spans design, development, operations, and technology integration, ensuring that brand vision and growth strategies translate into scalable, testable, and adaptable solutions suitable for diverse international markets.

This role involves spearheading the evolution of flexible and modular design standards that balance brand expression with capital efficiency and operational performance. By managing pilot projects and test programs globally, the Senior Manager refines strategies that optimize footprint, accelerate digital and delivery growth, and foster a digital-first mindset in restaurant formats. The position also emphasizes the integration of emerging technologies such as digital ordering systems, drive-thru enhancements, kitchen display technologies, and automation, ensuring Pizza Hut's assets remain future-ready and capable of delivering superior omnichannel experiences.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of this role, requiring close work with Global Digital and IT teams, regional franchisees, and operational leaders to enhance kitchen workflows, labor efficiency, and cost management. The Senior Manager is responsible for developing business cases, managing external vendors and consultants, and aligning cross-functional teams in a matrixed global environment. This highly strategic position not only supports innovation across the brand’s real estate portfolio but also ensures that initiatives comply with global brand standards while accommodating regional market flexibility.

Compensation for this role ranges from $142,500 to $150,840 annually, with bonus eligibility, reflecting its seniority and impact on Pizza Hut’s global operations. This is a full-time leadership opportunity ideal for seasoned professionals with over 12 years of experience in restaurant innovation, asset development, or related fields who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of restaurant design and technology to create exceptional brand experiences worldwide.