Director of Proprietary, MTO

Circle K

Director of Proprietary & MTO leading Circle K’s Menu-to-Order platforms across North America. Collaborating with various teams to optimize food concepts and ensure operational excellence.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeCharlotte • Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategy and roadmap for Circle K proprietary MTO platforms
Define platform positioning, menu architecture, and long-term evolution
Ensure proprietary MTO concepts differentiate Circle K in the marketplace
Align MTO strategy with overall Foodservice and QSR/MTO objectives
Partner with Culinary Innovation on menu, recipe, and product development
Optimize menus for speed of service, operational simplicity, and profitability
Partner with Training & Execution teams to develop playbooks and SOPs
Monitor MTO performance metrics including sales, attachment, speed, and waste
Collaborate closely with Operations, QA, Supply Chain, IT, and Marketing
Ensure compliance with FSQA, HACCP, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in foodservice, QSR, proprietary brands, or MTO operations
Strong understanding of multi-unit operations and in-store execution
Experience leading or scaling proprietary food platforms
Proven cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and field environments
Willingness to travel up to 60%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

menu architectureoperational simplicityprofitability analysisperformance metricsfood product developmentSOP developmentmulti-unit operationsstrategic planninganalytical skillsproblem-solving

Soft Skills

cross-functional leadershipcollaboration skillscommunication skillsstrategic thinkingfield operations effectivenessadaptabilityteamworkrelationship buildingdecision makingcreativity