Restaurant Architect

Are you willing to work for the best burger company in Norway? And do you have a passion for architecture? We are eager to find a person who becomes a part of our team and will participate in building up our success in Norway. We are seeking talent for the role of Restaurant Architect.

The restaurant architect is tasked with preparing a plan for the construction and remodeling of our restaurant. You will survey a property to determine the most optimal configuration for the building and how the site must be prepared. Then, working on specifications provided by the development and country manager. Architects draw the blueprints for the building that is to be constructed and must often make decisions on a myriad of details regarding the construction and design.

While restaurant architects do determine the aesthetic appeal of the building, they also have other concerns they must bear in mind while designing a commercial food service structure. Restaurants must be structurally sound and meet local (Norwegian) regulations, they must be economical to build and maintain, and they must meet the functional needs of an active restaurant. This requires a familiarity with the normal design and building requirements of structures in general, as well as the aesthetic and functional requirements of the restaurant industry and the Burger King brand specifically.

As an architect for Burger King Scandinavia, you will be tasked with managing and developing an approved restaurant design across all our' and franchise partners' remodels and new store openings. You will be required to work with all stakeholders to ensure our image is kept up to Brand Standards, and we adhere to the Brand guidelines across each of our locations.

Design & Concept management

• Align with internal stakeholders a catalog of concepts (different footprints and formats) to enable the business to unlock its potential growth opportunities across multiple city, regional and greenfield locations.
• Develop a low-cost remodel model to allow for greater ROI’s and align this with all stakeholders
• Cooperation with internal and external architects to enable a better aligned image across the Scandinavian system – ensuring we create a profit counter for costs associated with design development for our franchise partners
• Strong focus on operations, project management and collaboration for each project to capture maximum sales potential at lowest possible Opex and Capex for a project

Design Development

• Working closely with RBI, challenge the design features, materials, and touchpoints to allow flexibility in design types and costs.
• Build strong relationships with neighbouring markets across Europe and the world to incorporate best practices into the design for Scandinavia.
• Adaption of materials to fit the local climate and importation restrictions will need to be sorted to improve the ROIs of our projects.

Execution & Compliance

• Spend time visiting restaurants on the back of a project, ensuring full compliance and garnering feedback from Operations on how to improve the next project.
• Create a database of all projects, pictures, and sign-offs to ensure compliance to Brand Standard
• Work closely with Marketing to ensure each touchpoint of the store matches with our Guest expectations in terms of service, comfort, and convenience.
• Give preliminary estimates on cost and construction time.
• Prepare structure specifications.

• Education in Architecture
• Solid background in designing and developing concepts for restaurants
• Strong communicator and stakeholder management skills that have a proven track record for change
• Previous experience in the role is mandatory. 
• Ability to work independently 
• Compliance management
• Experience in Development and Restaurant concepts – Specifically in construction and brand management
• Track record of managing budgets, targets, and timelines
• Norwegian and English languages are a must 
• Living in Norway (possibly Sweden also as an option)
• Knowledge of the Norwegian market is a must. 
• Ability to travel through Norway, occasionally traveling across Scandinavia 

• Challenging environment with very ambitious plans and targets
• Onboarding for the role, where you would have the opportunity to try different roles in the restaurant  
• Great team and team spirit
• Well established company in Norway  
• Working location in Oslo
• Discount on our products is 20 %
• Pension and health insurance 
• Home internet contribution
• Phone and mobile subscription 
• Flexible work environment and office space 
• Workout room at the office 
• Subsidized lunch 
• Free snacks and beverages at the offices
• Company events