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The Director of Proprietary & MTO is responsible for leading Circle K’s proprietary Menu-to-Order (MTO) food platforms across North America. This role owns the strategy, development, execution standards, and performance optimization of Circle K-owned MTO concepts to ensure they are differentiated, guest-relevant, and operationally executable at scale. This position partners closely with Culinary Innovation, Category Management, Operations, Training, Supply Chain, Technology, and Quality Assurance to deliver best-in-class MTO programs that drive traffic, attachment, and profitability while maintaining consistent execution and food safety standards. Also, any additional duties as assigned.
Job Responsibility
Own the strategy and roadmap for Circle K proprietary MTO platforms
Define platform positioning, menu architecture, and long-term evolution
Ensure proprietary MTO concepts differentiate Circle K in the marketplace
Align MTO strategy with overall Foodservice and QSR/MTO objectives
Partner with Culinary Innovation on menu, recipe, and product development
Optimize menus for speed of service, operational simplicity, and profitability
Support value, limited-time, and regional offers as appropriate
Balance customization, throughput, and execution consistency
Ensure MTO programs are simple, scalable, and executable in stores
Partner with Training & Execution teams to develop playbooks and SOPs
Support equipment standards, layouts, and kitchen workflows
Conduct field visits to validate execution and identify gaps
Monitor MTO performance metrics including sales, attachment, speed, and waste
Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency and guest satisfaction
Support pilots, tests, and phased rollouts of new initiatives
Build business cases for MTO enhancements or expansions
Collaborate closely with Operations, QA, Supply Chain, IT, and Marketing
Ensure compliance with FSQA, HACCP, and regulatory requirements
Align with technology partners on ordering systems and digital platforms
Support North American rollouts and BU adoption plans
Requirements
8+ years of experience in foodservice, QSR, proprietary brands, or MTO operations
Strong understanding of multi-unit operations and in-store execution
Experience leading or scaling proprietary food platforms
Proven cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and field environments
Willingness to travel up to 60%
Nice to have
Experience with Menu-to-Order, KDS, kiosks, or digital ordering platforms
Background in QSR or convenience retail foodservice
Private-label or controlled brand experience
Familiarity with food safety audits, equipment standards, and workflow optimization