Operations Advisor - AL, LA, MS, FL

Pizza Hut is seeking a passionate, field-focused Operations Advisor to support restaurant excellence across a defined region.

This role is designed for a strong operator who thrives in restaurants and enjoys coaching leaders to elevate execution, team performance, and guest experience. As an Operations Advisor, you’ll act as a hands-on partner to franchisees and restaurant leadership teams — helping translate brand standards into practical, in-restaurant action.

This is a high-impact, field-based role with strong visibility and growth potential within the organization.
 

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Partner directly with franchisees and restaurant leaders to strengthen in-restaurant execution and performance
   
• Provide hands-on coaching inside restaurants focused on food quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, safety, and team effectiveness
   
• Help identify performance opportunities and collaborate on clear, actionable improvement plans
   
• Support rollout of new initiatives by building buy-in and assisting with on-the-ground implementation
   
• Lead or support workshops and training sessions to build capability at the restaurant level
   
• Reinforce Pizza Hut brand standards and share best practices across the region
   
• Work closely with Franchise Operations Partners (FOPs) to align operational support with broader business priorities
   
• Travel is approximately 70% within the assigned region, offering significant exposure to diverse restaurant environments and leadership teams.
   

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in QSR, restaurant, retail, or food & beverage environments
  (High-performing General Managers and Area Leaders are encouraged to apply)
   
• Strong understanding of 4-wall restaurant day-to-day operations and what drives guest experience and profitability
   
• Experience leading and developing restaurant teams
   
• Ability to coach and influence through relationship-building and credibility
   
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, action-oriented mindset
   
• Comfort working in the field and adapting to different restaurant environments
   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
   
• Must reside within the supported market (Gulf Central Region: Baton Rouge, LA/New Orleans, LA/Mobile, Alabama/Pensacola, FL)

Nice to Have:
 

• Experience in a franchise system or multi-unit environment
   
• Familiarity with Pizza Hut systems and operations
   

The expected salary range for this position will be based on the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.