Market Director - KFC

About Restaurant Brands Ltd NZ

Restaurant Brands Ltd NZ owns some of the most well-known global quick service restaurant brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Carl's Jr. With over 250 restaurants nationwide and a workforce exceeding 4,500 employees, they serve more than 60,000 customers daily across New Zealand. The group also operates in Australia, California, Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan, managing a significant footprint in the fast food industry.

Position Overview - Market Director, KFC New Zealand

We are seeking a senior business leader to drive the overall operations, profitability, and strategic growth of KFC across New Zealand. This newly created role will oversee the full P&L for the KFC market and lead a large, nationally recognised operation. Reporting directly to the President - New Zealand, you will combine strategic insight with operational excellence to ensure outstanding customer experiences and sustained business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the complete financial performance of KFC NZ, steering revenue and profitability growth.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to foster sustainable expansion.
• Promote innovation and operational excellence to enhance customer satisfaction across multiple restaurant locations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-caliber leadership team, strengthening talent pipelines for future leadership roles.
• Serve as the primary ambassador for the KFC brand within New Zealand, managing key internal and external relationships.
• Collaborate effectively with leaders from marketing, operations, information systems, finance, supply chain, and human resources to support growth and expansion plans.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive senior leadership experience with accountability for full profit and loss oversight.
• Proven track record managing large, dispersed operational teams successfully.
• Strong skill set in converting strategic plans into actionable, measurable outcomes.
• Advanced commercial insight with a data-driven approach to business decisions.
• Experience balancing operational efficiency, customer experience, and profitability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence skills across corporate, franchise, supplier, and executive levels.
• Passion for talent development, team building, and fostering a positive organizational culture.
• Ability to identify market trends and growth opportunities, driving successful change management.

Why Join Us?

This position offers more than leadership; it is a chance to impact the future of a major quick service brand, shaping experiences for millions and leaving a lasting business legacy. The role combines a culture of innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence with the autonomy and scale to influence significant outcomes.

Application Details

If you are an accomplished commercial leader with the vision and drive to lead KFC New Zealand’s operations into an exciting new phase of growth, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of this iconic brand.