Restaurant/Store Designer

Restaurant Design Specialist – Amsterdam

Region : Amsterdam, NL

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Why Join Us?

At Subway, “better” is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement … in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as the world’s leading restaurant brands, we’ve always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier.

Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It’s centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to support our EMEA team as a Restaurant Design Specialist based in our Amsterdam office. The Restaurant Design Specialist will work to support our Development Team. Reporting to the Sr. Restaurant Design Manager is the primary design liaison between the franchisor (FWH) and the SMO/BD/Franchisee community. They are responsible for designing floor plans for all new, relocating, and remodeled restaurants in all markets that we serve. They will also manage the flow, prioritization, design review and distribution of all design project requests for their BU.

If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold, Empowered, Accountable, and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily management of assigned SMO/BD territories within specific regions to be a single point person. Receiving and logging all design requests and facilitating day to day communications with SMO/BD(s) and Franchisees. A tracking log of work pending status will be maintained at all times that indicates all pending drawings that need to be completed as well as when that work was completed and sent to the field. At the end of each business day, work completed by the Restaurant Design Specialist will be documented in SUBS, identifying which jobs were completed so that they can be tracked accordingly in the company’s data systems.
• Utilize the current design software to create site specific floor plans that adhere to the company’s determined design and décor criteria for new locations and relocations. Designing remodels only upon assignment and urgent request. Each Restaurant Design Specialist will maintain an acceptable turnaround time on all floor plan requests and if unable to achieve an acceptable turnaround they will seek assistance through provided resources within the department.
• Support regional projects such as such roll-out new design concept, new operating model, implementation of new equipment or technology, etc.
• Design exterior mock-ups of existing buildings upon request utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud software products. Provide guidance on implementing the brand trade dress including call outs for exterior materials and finishes as well as signage.
• The Restaurant Design Specialist will be available to their assigned SMO/BD(s) and Franchisees to assist with any questions that may arise during the planning and subsequent building process as it relates to the design and décor of the restaurant in question.
• Gather and maintain documentation of all requirements and options for new locations and remodels unique to the Restaurant Design Specialist's assigned regions, Business Units and SMO/BD territories. Upload documentation to a team shared folder and/or SharePoint team site.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in interior design, Architecture or Graphic Design.
  • Certificate of Revit/AutoCAD training
• 3-5 years’ experience in Interior Design or Architecture – QSR design experience a plus.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Expert knowledge of 3D design software. Essential to communicate design concepts. Required software expertise in Revit and AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max are a plus.
• Thorough knowledge in the areas of architectural design.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the company in a tactful and diplomatic way.
• Ability to learn new systems.
• Customer service focused.
• Ability to problem solve and deescalate interactions.
• High attention to detail.

What do we Offer?

• Medical and life insurance reimbursements
• Pension
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Volunteering time
• And Many More….