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Manager, Off Premise Operations (IHOP)
Manager, Off Premise Operations (IHOP)Dine Brands Global • Pasadena, CA, United States
Manager, Off Premise Operations (IHOP)

Manager, Off Premise Operations (IHOP)

Dine Brands Global • Pasadena, CA, United States
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Based inPasadena, California,Dine Brands Global, Inc.(NYSE : DIN), through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP and Fuzzy's Taco Shop brands. With over 3,500 restaurants combined in 18 countries and 354 franchisees as of December 31, 2023, Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located at www.dinebrands.com .

Job Location Type

Hybrid

The Manager, Off Premise Operations is a pivotal leader within IHOP's Restaurant Excellence team - the engine driving operational transformation across our restaurants. This team is relentlessly focused on scaling profitability, team productivity, and guest delight

We're looking for a strategic operator with a builder's mindset. You'll lead the charge on optimizing our off-premise business, integrating technology systems in our restaurants, and ensuring our platforms are not only stable but also unlock new levels of performance for franchisees.

This role will report directly to the Vice President, Restaurant Excellence

Target base salary is 120-135k depending on experience.

What You'll Do

Lead Off-Premise Operations

  • Own the guest experience across off-prem channels : Eliminate friction in delivery, takeout, and catering by fixing order accuracy, speed, and reliability.
  • Advance off-prem technology : Integrate catering platforms, enhance DSP capabilities, and optimize in-store hardware and partner technologies (e.g., call center) for flawless execution.
  • Champion performance and reliability : Guarantee system uptime and fulfillment accuracy across all channels.
  • Leverage data for impact : Use metrics and guest insights to prioritize initiatives that accelerate speed and satisfaction.

Innovate Restaurant Off-Premise Management

  • Set packaging and fulfillment standards : Define and enforce guidelines that ensure speed and accuracy.
  • Redesign staging and equipment models : Create optimized BOH layouts for high-volume off-prem operations.
  • Lead Off-Premise Support Systems

  • Resolve operational pain points : Diagnose root causes and deploy scalable fixes that improve daily performance.
  • Own off-premise onboarding for new openings : Deliver flawless off-prem setup for new restaurants and ownership transitions.
  • Drive Strategic Off-Premise Initiatives

  • Execute end-to-end rollouts : Launch new delivery platforms and tools from concept to deployment.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally : Partner with Brand, IT, and Ops to roll out technologies that elevate guest experience and operator efficiency.
  • Be the Operator's Voice

  • Advocate relentlessly : Ensure every off-prem decision reflects real-world needs and resolves issues fast.
  • Operate Like an Entrepreneur

  • Experiment and iterate : Move fast, test often, and unlock new value through technology.
  • What You Bring

  • Proven experience managing restaurant or retail technology platforms
  • Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills
  • Ability to translate operational challenges into scalable tech solutions
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced environments
  • A bias for action, ownership, and continuous improvement
  • Skills & Requirements :

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Operations, or a related field
  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in off-premise operations OR strategy & analytics function
  • Strong preference for candidates with experience in restaurant, hospitality, or multi-unit retail environments
  • Operational Acumen

  • Deep understanding of third-party off-premise restaurant operations and performance drivers, with proven track record of improving off-premise execution and driving growth
  • Technology Fluency

  • Familiarity with restaurant tech stacks and integration points
  • Ability to assess current deployments and evaluate alternative solutions
  • Analytical Thinking

  • Skilled in diagnosing root causes, interpreting operational and technical data, and developing actionable solution plans
  • Leadership & Influence

  • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, from senior leaders to field operators
  • Vendor & Partner Collaboration

  • Proven success working with external technology partners to build roadmaps aligned with brand strategy and operational needs
  • Executional Agility

  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Willingness to travel (~20%) to stay connected to frontline realities and ensure tech solutions meet real-world needs
  • Bias for Action

  • Thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
  • Makes decisions with imperfect information and iterates quickly based on feedback
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Dine Brands Global strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

    Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act and / or other applicable laws and regulations in other jurisdictions.

    Dine Brands reviews criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment. The following is a list of all material job duties which Dine Brands reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment : implement brand standards such as food safety at all restaurants for a uniform guest experience; physically inspect restaurant premises belonging to franchisees; and facilitate frequent and close interactions with franchisees, franchisee employees, guests, and other third parties.

    For information on how we collect and use your personal information, please visit our Applicant & Employee Privacy Notice .

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