Job DescriptionThe Director, Equity Restaurants is responsible for leading the performance, operations, and overall health of Pizza Hut's Equity Restaurant portfolio. This role sets the strategic direction for company-owned restaurants, ensuring strong in-restaurant execution, operational excellence, and sustained business performance.
This leader partners cross-functionally to align resources, drive accountability, and deliver results across sales, profitability, and team effectiveness-while building a high-performing field organization that consistently delivers a best-in-class customer and team member experience.
ResponsibilitiesScope & Impact- Leads a multi-region field organization, including Region Coaches and a cross-functional support team (HR, Finance, Operations, Facilities)
- Oversees performance across a portfolio of company-owned restaurants, with accountability for sales, profitability, and operational KPIs
- Directly impacts in-restaurant execution, team effectiveness, and overall business performance across Equity locations
- Plays a key role in translating enterprise strategy into operational execution within the field
- Influences cross-functional prioritization and resource alignment to drive measurable business outcomes
- Serves as a critical leader in strengthening organizational capability, consistency, and accountability across the Equity system
Key Responsibilities- Drive Business Performance & Operational Excellence
- Own end-to-end performance of Equity Restaurants, including sales, profitability, and operational KPIs
- Lead a team of Region Coaches and cross-functional partners to deliver strong in-restaurant execution
- Identify opportunities to improve performance and implement scalable solutions across the portfolio
- Ensure disciplined operational routines, standards, and accountability at all levels
Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team- Directly lead Region Coaches and a cross-functional support team (HR, Finance, Operations, Facilities)
- Build leadership capability across the field organization, including Area Coaches and restaurant leaders
- Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and development plans
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Set Strategy & Align Cross-Functional Execution- Translate enterprise and Operations strategy into actionable plans for Equity Restaurants
- Partner with Marketing, Finance, Digital/Tech, HR, and other functions to ensure alignment and execution
- Prioritize initiatives that drive measurable impact on restaurant performance and team effectiveness
- Ensure effective communication and clarity of priorities across the organization
Strengthen In-Restaurant Execution- Champion operational rigor and consistency across all Equity locations
- Ensure teams are focused on delivering strong four-wall execution and customer experience
- Leverage data and insights to identify gaps and drive improvements in performance and execution
- Reinforce best practices and scale successful approaches across regions
Optimize Organizational Effectiveness- Evaluate team structure, resourcing, and capabilities to support business needs
- Partner with People & Culture to drive talent planning, succession, and organizational design
- Ensure onboarding, training, and development programs effectively support field teams
- Lead change management efforts tied to operational improvements and organizational shifts
Key Leadership Expectations- Demonstrates strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy to execution
- Operates with a high level of ownership and accountability for results
- Builds trust and credibility across field teams and cross-functional partners
- Makes data-informed decisions while maintaining a practical, operations-first mindset
- Leads through change with clarity, consistency, and resilience
QualificationsQualifications & Experience- 10+ years of experience in operations, multi-unit leadership, or related field
- Proven experience leading large, distributed teams and driving business performance
- Strong understanding of restaurant operations and field execution (QSR experience preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and influence at senior levels
- Experience leading through change and driving organizational effectiveness
Why This Role MattersThis role is critical to strengthening Pizza Hut's in-restaurant execution and ensuring Equity Restaurants operate as a model of operational excellence. The Director will play a key role in building a high-performing organization that delivers strong results and supports long-term growth.
Salary Range: $185,000 - $200,000 annually + bonus eligibility and stock-based compensation.
This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors. 
