Consultant, Field Operations

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About the position

The Field Operations Consultant role conducts objective restaurant standards evaluations such as Operations Excellence Assessments, Food Safety visits and National Restaurant Building and Equipment Standards assessments. You will analyze restaurant performance across customer experience and operations brand standards. This position also develops a holistic restaurant operations skill set across all restaurant operations systems through ongoing assessment, training, and development.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts objective evaluations (i.e., Running Great Restaurants Visits, Food Safety Visits, Operations Excellence Assessments, Health & Safety Visits, and National Restaurant Building and Equipment Standards) to analyze restaurant performance across customer experience and McDonald’s operations’ Brand Standards
  • Protects the McDonald's brand by identifying issues that may pose risks to customer experience and brand perceptions.
  • Supports operational excellence by identifying restaurants that do not meet McDonald's QSC (Quality, Service and Cleanliness) / safety standards.
  • Develops a holistic restaurant operations skill set across all Restaurant operations’ systems through ongoing training, learning, and certification in assigned area of expertise.
  • Builds deep expertise in Restaurant Operations and provides expert coaching and root cause analysis to Franchisees.
  • Serves as a Subject Matter Expert to provide support to restaurants as requested by Operators on specific operations initiatives (i.e.. Delivery, Drive-Thru, Digital, etc.)
  • Uses system and initiative Subject Matter Expertise to drive Guest Counts, Sales, and cashflow through support of operations, initiatives, and Owner/Operator priorities by conducting Performance Excellence Sessions
  • Collaborates with Franchise Business Partners to assist in developing a full restaurant consulting toolkit, monitor goals and key metrics, and drive business results.

Requirements

  • You should be located in any of this locations: North Dakota, South Dakota, or Minnesota.
  • Accurate, consistent evaluator that relies on measurable facts and observations- Strong attention to detail and ability to keep reports and evaluations organized.
  • Effective time management skills to keep up with a demanding evaluation and travel schedule.
  • Quick learner capable of developing both a broad understanding of all Restaurant systems and deep expertise in certain areas.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build amicable relationships with Franchisee's and restaurant managers.
  • Energetic leader with excellent social, communication and presentation skills. Solid influencing and facilitation skills
  • Coachable learner with the desire for continuous learning
  • Ability to work in an ever-changing environment.
  • Recognizes patterns and develops intuition around common restaurant performance issues.
  • High school diploma

Nice-to-haves

  • Restaurant experience preferred.

Benefits

  • sabbatical program
  • tuition assistance
  • flexible work arrangements
  • comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage
  • life insurance
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