Sr. Specialist, Chili's Operations Services

Human Resources / PeopleWorks
Dallas, TX
October 17, 2024

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Job Summary

The Sr. Specialist of Operations Services will report to the Senior Manager of Ops Services and will support in the implementation of strategic business initiatives for Chili's Restaurants. This Team Member will be familiar with restaurant operations and will be able to collaborate with cross functional teams at the Restaurant Support Center (RSC) while engaging in project management activities.

Your Key Job Functions

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Create and maintain business presentations for Director, Sr. Project Managers, and Business Leads
• Collecting, organizing, and sharing Operator feedback
• Support Sr. Managers in developing detailed project plan, scopes and objectives, timelines, and status updates, while involving all relevant stakeholders
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems and tools
• Manage relationships with cross-functional project teams
• Support multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong liaison between Sr. Project Managers, Operators, and Project Teams to enable efficient, productive solid work and deliverables for the organization

What You Bring to the Team

• 1-2 years Chili's and Chili's Systems/People Tools experience
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field preferred
• Proficiency with common industry development tools and software applications (MS Office (primarily expert level in PowerPoint), Smartsheet, etc.)
• 1-2+ years of project management experience or relevant experience
• Strong ability to elicit internal and external support; strong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work under pressure and short timelines
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload and project changes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence effectively
• Ability to understand and communicate technical aspects of our business to non-technical business partners.
• Adaptable, able to deal with unforeseen obstacles in a positive and professional manner.
• Travel approximately 10%.

Why Brinker

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential.

Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your wellbeing with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual, hybrid, and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations.

Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give back programs.