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Job Summary
The Design & Equipment Manager is responsible for managing design projects from conceptual development through execution. He/she is responsible for developing construction documents and implementing the documents across prototype, in-line, conversion, new construction and renovation restaurant projects for Papa John’s corporate and franchisee locations. The candidate will ensure the construction drawing designs, brand standards, and details are coordinated throughout the set. This role will manage multiple life-cycle design projects for Papa John’s restaurants/stores.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects from initial design concept through permitting, budget approval and final completion
Responsible for managing consultant professional fees, schedules and budgets
Organize and coordinates all aspects of design using both internal and external resources
Interface with other teams (Operations, Real Estate, Property Management, Site Development, Construction, Purchasing, etc.) to adapt Brand design standards to specific sites
Provides schematic plans, elevations, renderings and design development details; highly efficient at producing design development drawings
Reviews surveys, site plans and existing conditions to create “as built” plans with the purpose of develop project-specific design solutions to implement in test fits
Review construction documents for accuracy, coordination and design intent
Coordinate planning/permitting functions with construction manager and external consultants.
Approves shop drawings, reviews proposals of proposed FF&E
Stay abreast of evolving design and construction means and methods through continuing education programs and other informational sources
Responsible for putting test fits together and to coordinate with KES (Kitchen Equipment Suppliers) quotes and specifications per store
Coordinate with finish vendors, millwork vendors, signage vendors, and specialty suppliers to maintain design intent and brand standards
Create and maintain accurate AutoCAD drawings, to develop site specific test fits
Education, Experience & Certifications
5-7 years of restaurant related design experience
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture or related field, licensed design professional preferred
Restaurant or Quick Service Restaurant )QSR) experience preferred
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (required)
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite including: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro
Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, and Revit experience preferred
Smartsheets experience preferred
Functional Skills
Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence
Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value
Financial & Business Acumen
Communicates Effectively and Candidly
Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions
Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve
Ability to build and leverage talent
Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise
Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders
Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate is a highly technical design professional who can independently produce and review construction documents, coordinate multiple consultants and vendors, identify conflicts before construction, and successfully manage restaurant development projects from concept through completion while maintaining brand standards, schedule, quality, and budget. This individual must be comfortable serving as the primary point of contact for architects, MEP consultants, equipment suppliers, finish vendors, signage vendors, franchisees, and internal stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Our Values
EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success
DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult
PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first
INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do
HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together
Our Core Competencies
CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo
BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry
WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity
Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.
Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.
Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.
Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please click on the following PDF. See terms & conditions for site use.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of restaurant-related design experience
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
- Licensed design professional
- Restaurant or Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) experience
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro)
- Bluebeam Revu experience
- SketchUp experience
- Revit experience
- Smartsheets experience
Papa John's Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Papa John's and has not been reviewed or approved by Papa John's.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as available for eligible roles, including medical and dental options, alongside life and disability coverage in some packages.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as available for eligible employees through a 401(k) plan, sometimes referenced with a company match depending on role and employer.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Career-linked rewards are described through education support such as the Dough & Degrees program and occasional performance-related bonuses or recognition-style perks in certain organizations.
Papa John's Insights
What We Do
Papa John's Pizza is an American restaurant company that runs the third largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant. Papa John's seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success. Hands-on training, a clean and safe work environment, quality business practices, advancement opportunities and meaningful work combine to produce not only the best pizza, but also the best team members! Better Opportunities. Better People! At Papa John's we call ourselves team members instead of employees because we believe it is only through a strong team we can produce the best experience for our customers. Whether at our corporate campus, distribution centers, our restaurants, or located internationally; Papa John's has a variety of positions for talented and passionate people. Papa John's is an equal opportunity employer and provides excellent career opportunities for our entire team. Our company philosophies of promote from within and rewards based on performance are important elements of our company culture.
