Focus Brands jobs in Atlanta, GA - 267 jobs

Franchise Performance Leaders (FPLs) drive operational excellence and sales growth across GoTo Foods' franchise network. They partner with franchisees to enhance profitability and operational efficiency, while coaching them to deliver superior guest experiences and meet sales targets. Utilizing their expertise in business consultancy, FPLs develop strong relationships, tailor strategies, and leverage data-driven insights to improve franchise performance. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to align franchise activities with corporate goals and ensure adherence to brand standards. As brand advocates, FPLs champion quality, service, and operational consistency, leading strategic initiatives that foster franchisee development and contribute to the brand's long-term success.

WE ARE LONGHORN. Legendary food and service begins with legendary people. We believe in earning the loyalty of our Team Members with our strong, diverse culture, well-done benefits and growth opportunities. It takes passion, pride and commitment to create our bold and flavorful food… and we want you to join us. Let's get Fired Up! For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below Our Dishwashers are key to upholding our commitment to quality… because a legendary steak starts with a clean plate. Share your Pride by…. * Cleaning dishes, utensils, glassware, pots, and pans * Assisting in maintaining a clean restaurant * Stocking supplies for our service and culinary team And on Team LongHorn, the Benefits sizzle… * Your schedule, Your way - conveniently swap shifts using your team member app! * Competitive pay, every week * Shift meals - sides, salads, soups and more! * Anniversary Pay * Home for the Holidays - Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas * Discounts both inside and outside of Darden Restaurant walls - cellphones, hotels and more! * See full list here

The Corporate Communications Specialist supports development and execution of franchisee and operator communication strategies, channels and messaging. This team partners with Brand Operations and Marketing as well as Enterprise functions to effectively share tactical information to Franchisees and stores regarding operational procedures, supply chain, training and marketing and digital initiatives. Corporate Communications Specialist will work closely with the Corporate Communications Team to ensure that GoTo Foods messages are effectively cascaded to brand systems and internal audiences. This position reports to the Manager, Brand Communications.

The Manager, Development is responsible for management of the development process for new GoTo Foods restaurant locations to ensure that the Brand's building and operating standards are properly implemented. This position collaborates across multiple stakeholders (Brand marketing, Operations, and Training; GoTo Brand Technical services; Brand Design, Architects, Real Estate, Franchisees, and Contractors and vendors) to provide input on new development planned, and to monitor and adjust all construction projects to ensure projects achieve timelines, cost projections and successful openings. The manager provides real time project updates and status reports to all stakeholders. Education Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Engineering, or related field Req Work Experience 8+ years' relevant work experience (e.g., restaurants development and / orr consulting) Req 5+ years' experience managing National multi-unit construction projects Pref Demonstrated success influencing diverse stakeholders and leading teams that include non-direct repots in cross-functional settings Req Skills and Abilities * Ability to read and understand design and construction drawings, contracts, leases & work letters * Ability to prepare & understand project financial models & cost analysis * Ability to track construction projects within standardized application (E.g., Expesite) * Ability to manage and organize projects across various stakeholder groups * Ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships (e.g., customers, 3rd party vendors, other departments, etc.) and foster an environment of mutual respect, understanding, trust, and support * Ability to understand, anticipate and respond effectively to the needs of stakeholders (e.g., internal and external customers, etc.) in a timely manner * Ability to gather data from multiple sources and make informed decisions that includes an understanding of the business (business acumen) * Ability to quickly define issues, identify appropriate action, and coordinate and track progress to resolution * Ability to convey clear, concise information in verbal, written, electronic, and other communication formats and to demonstrate active listening while engaging others * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

The Instructional Design Manager is pivotal in shaping the learning landscape for our brands. This role will drive the creation of dynamic and impactful training programs, establish solutions that empower team members at all levels and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, they will deliver innovative learning experiences that engage and inspire, ultimately enhancing operational performance and brand growth. Education Bachelor's Degree Req Master's Degree Pref Work Experience 5+ years experience in instructional design Pref 2-4 years •Experience working as an instructional design manager Pref * Experience working with/in the restaurant industry, preferred * Experience working in a franchise environment is a plus Pref Skills and Abilities * Strong understanding of instructional design methodologies and adult learning theory, with the ability to translate ID jargon and requirements into terms easily understood by non-technical individuals. * Experience developing blended learning solutions that drive performance improvement. * Expertise working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Proffered experience with Adobe Suite software, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. * Strong eLearning design and development skills. Experience with Storyline, a plus. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to edit content and grammar consistently. * Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple overlapping tasks for self and through others. * Ability to collaborate, influence and communicate effectively across various levels of management. * Experience developing team member and/or management curriculums.

GoTo Foods has an exciting opportunity for a Category Analyst. This position is responsible for supporting multiple Procurement categories across our 7 restaurant brands. This position will predominately support the Packaging & Disposables categories, but will flex to support other categories from time-to-time as needs arise. The analyst is primarily responsible for driving product setup processes, analyzing the business, and collaborating with suppliers to implement supply chain solutions that improve pricing, item specification, logistics, inventory, and distribution. In addition, the Category Analyst will work collaboratively with Category Management and internal stakeholders to source select category products, facilitate RFPs, collaborate on product innovation and specification recommendations, build and improve category reporting, track supplier quality and savings, negotiate and maintain pricing contracts, and maintain system requirements for existing products. The Category Analyst position will sit at the GoTo Foods Headquarters in Atlanta, GA following our Hybrid Work Model.

The Director of CPG Licensing and New Platforms is responsible for generating and managing FOCUS Brands' licensing partnerships and the launching of New CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) Platforms (e.g., in-store bakeries, branded grocery platforms) to drive the Global Channel Group's overall objectives and profitability goals. The position creates and executes the business model, strategy and plans to actively build a portfolio of licensing partnerships and product platforms that optimizes the Brands' penetration and value while delivering on profitability goals. The Director is responsible for cultivating and maintaining strategic relationships with existing partners (e.g., Rich's, Golden West Food Group, Danone, J&J Snack Foods, and General Mills).and potential licensing partnerships with additional partners. Education Bachelor's Degree Related field Req Work Experience 10-15 years Combined sales and management experience in Brand Licensing and CPG sales, food products experience Pref Experience in creating, managing, and executing successful sales and capture plans. Req Track record of building business plans and strategic plans that exceed business development, and profitability objectives. Req Skills and Abilities Communication skills that create positive impact and engagement (written, verbal and presentations). Ability to establish, implement, and communicate strategies that align with business needs and objectives and gain buy-in from stakeholders. Ability to quickly build trust and effective working relationships across various stakeholder groups (i.e., potential Clients, Corporate, Filed and Franchisees). Negotiation skills with ability influence others to identify and create "win-win" partnerships. Ability to quickly identify and articulate a brand's architecture and value Ability to effectively balance strategic focus and tactical operations. Planning, organization and follow up skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with sensitive deadlines and changing environment. Strategic decision making with strong business and financial acumen and analysis. Possesses a high degree of drive and tenacity with a proven track record of achieving results. Ability to manage and develop others to enhance their effectiveness. Proficiency in Microsoft computer skills (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Ability to travel as needed, approximately 20% of the time

Are you ENTHUSIASTIC and GOOD with PEOPLE? Do you need a PART TIME and FLEXIBLE JOB? Would you like to be a part of a TEAM and receive EXCELLENTmeal discounts? How about a job you can be PROUD of? One that serves CLEAN, FRESH FOOD? We are seeking High Energy, Positive individuals that like to make customers smile! If you are tired of looking for that PERFECT OPPORTUNITY, LOOK NO FURTHER and JOIN the PANERA BREAD TEAM! As an Associate, you will work in a CLEAN, FUN, FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT, with many opportunities for GROWTHand ADVANCEMENT. * Flexible Scheduling! (around school, extracurricular activities or other jobs) * General hours of operation from 6:00am - 9:00pm (some cafes and times vary) * You can work 15-40 hours a week! * MUST be 16 years old APPLY NOW! Isn't it time for you to LOVE your Job? PANERA BREAD IS A DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The L3, Retail Tech Support role represents the highest tier of technical support or escalation of the most complex, intricate, and challenging issues, requiring expert level knowledge. Examples of incident or problem types include but are not limited to system architecture & integrations, network configuration, payment processing, or advanced hardware & software troubleshooting. This position has focuses on incident & problem escalations, problem management & root cause analysis, knowledge management, and service level management. In this role it is critical to understand customer needs in a diverse matrixed, and franchised organization, and have excellent communication skills for effective written & verbal correspondence internal and external to the organization.

The Lead Web Engineer is responsible for the architecture and engineering of the presentation layer across all our brands' websites. This position collaborates cross-functionally to create a world-class responsive front-end, built using industry best practices, delivering highly interactive Web 2.0+ functionality.Education Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or related field Pref Work Experience * 5 or more years of industry experience developing responsive reusable HTML for a CMS Req * Experience working in a development team environment with source-code management tools (e.g., TFS, Git, SVN) Req * Experience with front-end build systems (e.g., Gulp, Grunt, Webpack) and unit testing Req * Expert understanding of responsive web design, fluid layouts and positioning Req * Experience working with Adobe Photoshop Req * Experience working in Agile/Scrum Software Development environment Pref Skills and Abilities * Master of web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3/SASS, CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Flexbox), JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React.js, jQuery, AngularJS, D3.js) and JSON * Knowledge of browser behavior and compatibility, cross-browser issues and solutions, and coding for Search Engine Optimization (Schema.org) and ADA compliance * Strong understanding of performance, cross-browser / cross-device implementation, testing and optimization * Ability to drive results through others.

Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow! Wen-Robb, LLC, is a franchisee of The Wendy's Company. We currently operate 10 Wendy's Restaurants in Atlanta, GA area. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in our organization. We have a rich heritage, traditions, quality standards, and values that we believe are critical to our success. Company mission statement "Always Serve our Best: Food, Attitude, Experience" Wendy's fast food restaurants are exceptionally clean and well-run facilities that are predictable in terms of guest and restaurant team expectations. RESPONSIBILITIES We are looking for someone who wants a career and to be a part of a growing company. HVAC certification is required! HVAC Certification - must have current certification Valid driver's license & reliable transportation Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry Knowledge/skills in the use of various hand tools and test equipment which may vary in weight from a few ounces to 500 pounds Able to perform diagnostic and repair of restaurant equipment (electrical & gas) Able to be involved in all repairs to the building structure Able to plan all maintenance needs Able to work independently Basic computer skills Good customer service skills QUALIFICATIONS Two years of experience required Guest-friendly demeanor Fluent English-speaking and writing skills Able to lift 35 pounds to waist level Exhibit a sense of urgency Willing to assume around-the-clock responsibility for restaurant operations Willing to work normal schedule of 50+ hours per week (all shifts)

GO TO FOODS is looking to add summer interns to our team! As a GO TO FOODS Intern, you will be involved in a wide range of projects. Interns will work closely with our Specialty and Restaurant categories to help provide support to our 7 notorious brands: Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's, Jamba Juice, McAlister's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's.

The Director, Nutrition is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of nutrition within the domestic operations of GoTo Foods, ensuring compliance with all nutritional & allergen policies, standards, and regulations across all of our brands. The Director, Nutrition also plays a key role in menu item management and guiding the organization through development and implementation of key menu changes resulting from policy changes.

Job Description Job Purpose: Our Team Members know what our customers want and deliver it fast and accurate with Panera warmth. We take pride in every aspect of our work and perform it with energy and enthusiasm. We are team players, with a commitment to continuous learning, who provide quality service and products to our customers through true craftsmanship. Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain Positional Responsibilities While Ensuring Guest Satisfaction Assemble a wide range of menu items. Ensure every order is made quickly, correctly, and consistently. Meet Speed and accuracy goals. Ring up orders quickly and accurately. Know our menu. Help customers with questions or requests. Help build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust. Step in and support your manager and fellow team members. Demonstrate professional behavior to cafe team as well as to guests. Uphold Food Safety standards. Adhere to day-to-day cafe systems and processes. Follow company policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment. Working Conditions: This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. This role requires the ability to keep cool under pressure and interact with multiple types of people in a calm and fair manner. While performing this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear in a loud environment. Must be able to lift 40lbs. Role requires standing for extended periods of time with a break, repetitive motions, bending, stooping, stretching and ability to use a step ladder. Qualifications: You enjoy working with people and food. You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often. You like the hustle and bustle of the hospitality industry. You work well under pressure. You are committed to food safety and health safety. You are passionate about our Guiding Values and Behaviors. Minimum age - 16 years of age. Warmth for guests: Making people smile. Βοld thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks. Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative. Win together: Working (and winning) as a team. Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success. Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others.

As GoTo Foods continues to grow its presence and innovate within the foodservice industry, the need for a sophisticated, integrated marketing technology framework becomes paramount. The Director, Loyalty Technology is a role designed for a technical visionary who will architect and refine the foundation of our marketing technology initiatives. This individual will be the mastermind behind a unified marketing technology stack, enabling seamless omnichannel experiences that resonate with our customers and drive business outcomes. Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing Technologies, Director, Loyalty Technology will wield a blend of technical expertise and strategic foresight to merge disparate marketing and loyalty technologies into a cohesive, efficient, and effective ecosystem. This ecosystem will serve as the digital backbone of our marketing operations, supporting brand strategies across our diverse portfolio and ensuring that technology investments are aligned with business objectives. As a central figure in the marketing technology landscape, the Director, Loyalty Technology will forge strong collaborative relationships with the business and product managers, ensuring that every technology decision and integration is guided by a deep understanding of product vision and user needs. This role requires someone who can speak the language of both technology and marketing fluently, translating business requirements into technical specifications and vice versa. The nature of the role is both tactical and strategic. On one hand, the Director, Loyalty Technology will dive into the technical details, piecing together systems and solutions to build a robust loyalty and marketing platform. On the other hand, they will step back to see the bigger picture, steering the technology roadmap and ensuring it aligns with our long-term vision. By bridging the gap between loyalty and marketing ambitions and technological capabilities, the Director, Loyalty Technology will be an agent of change, driving GoTo Foods to the leading edge of customer engagement and loyalty and marketing innovation. In essence, the Director, Loyalty Technology is the architect of our loyalty and marketing technology future. He will not only anticipate the needs of a rapidly evolving digital landscape but also craft the tools and processes that will enable GoTo Foods to thrive within it. This is a role for a builder, a thinker, and a relentless innovator who is passionate about shaping the future of digital loyalty and marketing in the foodservice industry.

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, reporting, P&L management, data analytics, and profitability analysis for brands within the GoTo portfolio. Serving as a key finance contact for business leaders, this position provides actionable insights and analysis to optimize growth and profitability. Additionally, the role supports annual budgeting, special projects, and ad hoc analysis for all brands and departments. Education Bachelor's Degree Finance, Accounting, or a related field of study Req Master's Degree Pref Work Experience 2-4 years Progressive finance, accounting, or financial planning/analysis experience Req Experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis Req Retail, franchisee, restaurant, food, or beverage experience Pref Skills and Abilities Working knowledge in building financial models, including intermediate to advanced excel skills Working knowledge of Lawson accounting/Microsoft Dynamics AX (or similar) general ledger module Working knowledge of Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting models/processes Ability to build, organize, and retrieve reports using Hyperion Essbase/Smartview financial reporting application and BI360 suite Ability to convey clear, concise information in verbal, written, electronic, and other communication formats; and to demonstrate active listening while engaging others Ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships and foster an environment of mutual respect, understanding, trust, and support Ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of stakeholders (e.g., internal and external customers, etc.) in a timely manner Ability to adapt and adjust planned work through assessing work demands, competing priorities, and tight deadlines; and to understand the most effective and efficient means to accomplish tasks Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

, pay will be variable by location - plus tips. Our Winning Family Starts With You! Check out these great benefits! * Flexible schedules to help you balance other life commitments (school, childcare, family care, etc.) * Free Employee Meal! * Weekly pay * Anniversary pay * Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked, begin accruing upon hire) * Paid Family and Medical Leave (up to 2 weeks after 1 year of service) * Medical/dental insurance * Ongoing training to build critical skills for current and future roles * Discounts on cellphones, travel, electronics & much more! * 401(k) savings plan (Company match after 1 year of service) * Management career advancement opportunities (50%+ of our managers are promoted from hourly positions!) And much more! Because at Olive Garden, We're All Family Here! One key to our success is the high standards we set for ourselves and each other. That includes placing the health and safety of our team members and guests as a top priority. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including ensuring team member wellness and maintaining clean restaurants. As a busser, you play an essential role in delighting and serving our guests while keeping our restaurants spotless, sanitized and safe. Our bussers ensure the dining room is always clean, disinfected and an inviting atmosphere for our guests to enjoy. As a busser, you will assist our servers in providing excellent service to ensure guest satisfaction, as well as a firm commitment to the highest safety and sanitation standards. We'd love to welcome you home as the newest member of the Family! #MyOliveGardenFam

The Culinary Manager provides food science and culinary expertise to enhance the brand's product quality and growth. This role manages the Brand's test kitchen and works cross functionally to monitor existing products for quality assurance and to develop and deploy new products to the market in support of the overall brand strategy. Education Bachelor's Degree Culinary, Food Science or related degree Pref Work Experience 2+ years experience testing culinary quality and performance Req 1+ year experience working in a bakery/restaurant kitchen Pref 2+ years experience working cross-functionally to develop new menu/culinary products Pref Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of shelf stability, retail food operations, food plant operations food quality and laboratory testing for various food and beverage products * Able to create specification sheets for developed products * Exceptional attention to detail and scientific calculations * Ability to clearly document study findings and provide executive overviews/information as needed * Planning, organization and follow up skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with sensitive deadlines and changing environment. * Ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships (e.g., franchises, 3rd party vendors, other departments, etc.) and foster an environment of mutual respect, understanding, trust, and support * Ability to gather data from multiple sources and make informed recommendations and decisions * Demonstrated tenacity and resilience in constantly changing environment * Ability to communicate in clear concise language and flex to audience needs * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Job Responsibilities: Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs and widgets Build page navigation buttons and search fields Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches and tables) Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness) Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images Job Skills: Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role Portfolio of design projects Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision) Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders Good time-management skills BSc in Design, Computer Science or relevant field