Job Description

MTY Group is looking for a Business Development Manager

ABOUT US

EXCELLENCE. DEDICATION. INNOVATION.

These three principles have made MTY Food Group inc. one of the largest franchisors in Canada's restaurant industry.

MTY Group is a family whose heart beats to the rhythm of its brands, the very soul of its multi-branded strategy. For over 35 years, it has been increasing its presence by delivering new concepts in quick-service restaurants and making acquisitions and strategic alliances that have allowed MTY Group to reach new heights year after year.

By combining new trends with operational know-how, the brands forming the MTY Group now touch the lives of millions of people every year. With over 7000 locations worldwide and the multitude of flavors of its many brands, MTY is able to satisfy the different tastes and needs of consumers every day.

Job Purpose

The District Manager is the primary liaison between assigned store locations and corporate office. He/she provides leadership and assistance to assigned restaurants to achieve Company/Shareholder objectives. Utilizing their restaurant operations and business experience, the expertise of other functional departments as well as industry specific insights they provide counsel, coaching, assistance, and advice to restaurant owners/operators to positively impact and improve sales, profits, and ensure compliance to standards. The District Manager leads restaurant openings and plays a major role in restaurant set-up as well as restaurant team training. They share responsibility in protecting the restaurant experience and reputation.

Benefits include

3 weeks of vacation; 5 days of flexible leave; $2000 reimbursement for professional order costs and continuing education requirements; Flexible working hours; Half-day available every Friday year-round; Company health and dental plans, with an additional $300 personal wellness expense account; Employee assistance program with access to a wide range of services from mental health to legal and financial counseling; Employee profit-sharing plan with employer contribution; Monthly company-wide recognition awards with quarterly and annual winners; Company social events, including but not limited to webinars, quarterly town halls, and fun activities for all; Casual dress code; Free parking at the office.

Duties and responsibilities

To role model professionalism while building strong relationships, engaging, coaching and supporting our franchise partners and their teams. Recognizing a franchisee's success is our success. Monitor restaurant operations within their defined areas to ensure consistent achievement and execution of Food Safety, Quality, Service, and Cleanliness standards. Utilize agreed upon processes to accomplish. Protect brand equity and value through ensuring consistent restaurant execution and delivery of approved products, procedural compliance, menu compliance, trademark protection and standards. Plan and conduct continual improvement of Quality, Service and Cleanliness standards on all day parts, including the monitoring of food product quality. Monitor and ensure total store "Service Excellence" including guest courtesy standards; implement corrective action and follow up as required. Determine financial status of each restaurant operation, monitors for progress. Provide advice, counsel, and tools for the betterment of the financial health of the restaurant operation. Establish sales and operating budget for assigned areas. Optimize sales goals versus budget and prior year, including the monitoring/execution of National, Cooperative and Local marketing programs. Responsible for working with the Marketing Team and Brand Leader on the development of local store marketing plans. Manage assigned store requirements for new product rollouts/procedures. Provide leadership in developing and managing business and marketing objectives through effective partnerships with appropriate departments and vendors. Assist restaurants in executing Human Resource and Training plans and programs as required in order that all restaurants stay current in their execution of the programs. Conduct restaurant employee training on an as needed basis for restaurant openings and area related training initiatives. Effectively and successfully manage restaurant openings in assigned areas. Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned or required.

Qualifications

3-5 years in a multi-unit role in a quick service restaurant environment or other related experience Previous experience includes 2nd level P&L accountability and restaurant management. Previous experience with marketing initiatives, particularly in local store marketing

Skills & Fit

Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with franchisees and internal partners. Strong analytical skills along with the ability to manage priorities and multiple projects in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to see implications and provide creative solutions and recommendations. Honesty, integrity, and an ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficient in MS Office Strong organizational and time management skills using Outlook, or other scheduling programs.

Working conditions

Flexible work conditions including some nights and weekends. Ability to travel according to needs of the business.
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a background check, including a criminal record check.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: On the road