Design Coordinator at Yum! Brands

Description

Supporting the Design Manager in coordinating plan approval for all new restaurants and remodels to ensure they are designed and planned according to rigid KFC Africa Standards. Supporting design team in invigorating new design standards to improve the customer experience and managing the maintenance of the KFC Africa Development Library. By supporting the development and REX (Restaurant Operational Excellence) team in developing design standards/ site specific design layouts. 

• Maintain updated project data base and pipeline for each site (franchise & equity). This would include storage and distribution of drawings, photographs, scoping reports, sign off documentation etc.
• Support Development Managers and Franchisees to ensure that 90% of assets are on the remodel cycle.
• Support the team in driving KFC Building Green Standards, including reporting thereof. 
• Maintain and manage KFC Africa Development Library and ensure that brand standards and specifications are up to date and shared with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with KFC and their Suppliers.
• Facilitate the communication between stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders are up to date with the latest design specifications and brand standards.
• Support Africa Design Team in executing a design and asset strategy related to ‘building the big brand’ for KFC throughout Africa. When necessary, produce and provide site plans and internal layouts to support development team in delivering pipeline.
• Support Design Team in producing generic designs including 3D visualizations and brand standard documentation.
• Maintain a full knowledge of current planning, building and health codes, regulations and ordinances, and other associated standards and ensure these are reflected in current KFC design standards.
• Post implementation review and recommendations, including preparation of detailed briefing and instructions to consultants, franchisees and other internal stakeholders.
• Including In-restaurant training up to Leading a shift (LAS)

Requirements

• Architectural / Interior Architectural degree essential.  A Masters in Interior Architecture or Masters in Architecture is preferred.
• 5 years working experience is essential.
• A strong interest in retail design and creating great customer experiences.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Blue Beam, Corel Draw and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Indesign) and other 3D visualization software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal as you will be engaging with The Development Team and Restaurant Operations Excellence Team (REX).