Recipe Unlimited Corporation is Canada’s leading full service restaurant company. Home to such iconic brands as Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, St.Hubert, Montana’s, Olive Garden Canada, Bier Markt, East Side Mario’s, The Landing Restaurant Group, New York Fries, The Pickle Barrel & Catering, State & Main, Elephant and Castle, Original Joe’s, Fresh Kitchen + Juice Bar, The Burger’s Priest, Blanco Cantina and Anejo. With this diverse portfolio of restaurants our Home Office Teammates have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of some of the most popular, well-loved brands in Canada. Variety isn’t the only thing we offer – we are passionate about our industry, we celebrate and support diversity of thought, we are innately curious and encourage our Teammates to take ownership. Above all else, we believe in doing the right thing for our people, our communities and our planet.

Reporting to the Design Manager, Designer role is to lead and execute the creative designs and restaurant concept development, including interiors, exterior design, space planning, 3D modelling, and graphic/signage design. Success in this role requires partnering with key internal and external stakeholders, as well as external consulting teams, to recommend, influence, and lead restaurant designs that are efficient, sustainable, innovative, and attractive to the Recipe brand’s current and future customers. May lead major initiatives and projects under limited supervision.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Responsible for facilitating, protecting, and preserving the brand image as it relates to brand concept, operational standards, and design specifications
• Working within the national framework for interior and architectural design with Brand and Construction teams to develop and maintain concept designs
• Responsible for leading the coordination, communication, and prioritizing brand initiatives as they relate to exterior and interior design of RECIPE brands
• Responsible for aligning design standards, including layouts, finishes, and FF&E specifications, to the Brand design intent, marketing, growth strategies, and safety criteria
• Prepare 3D renderings for exterior and interior concept designs, incorporating exterior building materials and interior finishes, to evaluate design concepts and present proposed concepts to Brand leaders
• Reviews all design standards for their overall impact on restaurant profitability and evaluates initial design concept development for décor and operational impact, working with both external and internal designers
• Coordinate the brand finishes, schedules, design standards, and specifications
• Maintains knowledge of current and new code requirements, finishes, restaurant design, and interior design industry trends
• Lead and coordinate brand space planning and service innovation, improving functional restaurant design and value engineering to reduce overall development costs and create more sustainable buildings
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of current and new finishes and lighting materials, equipment, code requirements and restaurant design industry trends
• Work in conjunction with the Vendor Management and Building Standards teams to determine the best designs and finishes costs from the approved RECIPE supplier pool

What We Are Looking For From You

• University degree or Post-Secondary College Diploma required
• Professional interior designer or equivalent restaurant design experience required
• Architectural Technician or Technologist optional
• Must be highly proficient in 3D modelling and renderings, Sketchup (required), 3ds Max (optional), AutoCAD 2D (required) and fluent in MS Office
• Minimum 7-10+ years of design experience working in Restaurant/Bar Interior Design / Hospitality Interior Design / Commercial retail / Architectural knowledge required
• Design and functional knowledge of restaurant equipment and restaurant operations preferred
• Demonstrated skills in design project management
• Strong communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Highly organized, able to handle various types of projects, and prioritize accordingly
• Valid driver's license and driving record within provincial guidelines

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible/Hybrid work environment
• You’d be joining a close-knit, innovative team of creative and energetic go-getters
• You’d be a part of Canada’s largest full-service restaurant company that leads the industry in size and innovation
• 20% associate discount dining card and monthly dining allowance valid at participating Recipe brands
• A welcoming, fun and safe work environment founded on respect
• Career advancement opportunities with a company that owns some of Canada’s most iconic restaurant brands
• Industry-leading benefits, wellness programs, and total rewards programs

Recipe is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Celebrating people, being passionate and curious, owning it, and doing the right thing are the values that guide how we build our teams, support our franchisees and create a company that unlocks the full potential of everyone.

Recipe is dedicated to providing accommodations in accordance with applicable human rights and accommodation legislation. For individuals that require accommodations please contact recruit@recipeunlimited.com