Director, Equity Restaurants Pizza Hut US

The 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. Scope & 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 Qualifications & 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 Matters This 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.