Franchise Restaurants Technology Manager

We are looking for an experienced Franchise Franchise Restaurants Technology Manager . In this role, you will oversee food production processes across franchise restaurants in Lithuania and international markets, ensuring consistent quality standards, identifying areas for improvement and supporting efficient restaurant operations.
Job description:
• Oversee food preparation and production processes across franchise restaurants in Lithuania and international markets, ensuring consistent quality, food safety and operational standards.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits and audits to assess food preparation processes, kitchen operations and compliance with established standards.
• Identify operational and technological issues, recommend practical improvements and coordinate corrective actions with restaurant production managers.
• Analyse restaurant performance indicators, including inventory results, food costs, waste, stock levels and sales data, to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure consistent application of approved recipes, technological specifications and food preparation procedures across different restaurant locations.
• Coordinate the introduction of new menu items, products and seasonal offerings, including testing, tastings and preparation of relevant documentation.
• Monitor menu performance and product assortment across international restaurants, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and profitability.
• Collaborate with restaurant production managers, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing and other internal teams to implement improvements and maintain consistent operational standards.

• Degree in Food Technology or a closely related field (university or college).
• Proven professional experience working as a Food Technologist.
• Good knowledge of food production processes, HACCP principles, food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to independently assess food preparation processes, identify operational issues and implement practical solutions.
• Good analytical skills and ability to work with food costs, inventory results, waste and production efficiency indicators.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with different stakeholders.
• Good communication skills of both Lithuanian and English language.
• Willingness and availability to travel regularly for extended business trips within Lithuania and internationally (Poland, United Arab Emirates).
We would consider it an advantage if you have:
• Experience working as a Food Technologist in restaurants, catering businesses or quick-service restaurant chains.
• Experience overseeing food production processes and maintaining consistent standards across multiple restaurant locations.
• Experience implementing new menu items, recipes, products or food production processes.
• Experience working with franchise partners or international restaurant operations.
• Knowledge of Polish or Russian.

• An opportunity to join a growing restaurant business and contribute to the international expansion of the iLunch and Moon restaurant chains.
• A responsible and independent role with a direct impact on restaurant operations, food quality and process improvements.
• A company car for business travel and work-related activities.
• Free lunches during working days.
• Accident insurance and all necessary work equipment.
• Fully covered business travel expenses, including accommodation and transportation, as well as daily allowances.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• An opportunity to work in an international environment and gain experience across different restaurant markets.
• Involvement in implementing new menus, products and food production processes across multiple restaurant locations.
• Company events, team-building activities and other employee initiatives.