Development Manager New Taco Bell Europe Headquarters- Woking, England, UK

Applied Intuition Inc.; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global restaurant brand is hiring a Development Manager based in Woking, England. In this role, you will lead market-level development planning across Europe, working closely with franchisees to shape and deliver expansion strategies. You will manage site selection processes, conduct feasibility analyses, and ensure alignment with the brand's standards. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in retail or restaurant development, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills. Competitive benefits including bonuses and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution

Private healthcare with optional family cover

25 days annual holiday allowance (30 after 5 years)

Competitive parental leave

Well-being reimbursement for health-related costs

Flexible benefits (dental, gym discounts)

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in multi-site retail or restaurant development, especially in franchise environments.
• Proven ability to operate independently across diverse markets with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable working in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver multi-year development plans for assigned markets.
• Conduct site feasibility analysis to identify expansion opportunities.
• Support franchisees with financial models for site selection.
• Lead franchise engagement on pipeline development.
• Review site proposals for brand alignment.
• Oversee site-approval packages for delivery compliance.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, Marketing, and HR.

Skills

Multi-site retail or restaurant development experience

Site selection

Lease negotiation

Financial modelling (NPV/IRR)

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Taco Bell Europe Headquarters, Woking, England, UK

About Taco Bell

Taco Bell was born in California in 1962 and has grown into a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants and 350 franchise organisations. We serve over 42 million fans each week worldwide and are part of Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant group.

We are a cultural rebel that values high‑quality, sustainable ingredients, cutting‑edge technology and an inclusive, bold culture. We inspire teams to Live Más.

About the Job

As a Development Manager you will lead market‑level development planning and execution across European markets. You will partner closely with franchisees to shape development pipelines, influence site selection decisions, and ensure delivery against Taco Bell brand and economic standards.

In this autonomous role you will contribute to regional growth outcomes and align portfolio prioritisation with senior leadership.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Own and deliver multi‑year development plans for assigned European markets.
• Conduct whitespace, trade‑area and site feasibility analysis to identify expansion opportunities.
• Support franchisees in building commercial and financial models (NPV, IRR, payback) for site selection.
• Lead franchise engagement on pipeline development, site approvals and development sequencing.
• Review and challenge site proposals to ensure brand alignment and economic thresholds.
• Oversee site‑approval packages and refurbishment schedules for timely, compliant delivery.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, Marketing, Training, HR, Design.
• Analyse post‑opening performance and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

Is This You?

• 8+ years of multi‑site retail or restaurant development experience, ideally in franchise environments.
• Strong experience in site selection, lease negotiation and financial modelling (NPV/IRR).
• Proven ability to operate independently across multiple markets with complex stakeholders.
• Comfortable influencing senior franchise partners and internal leaders without formal authority.
• Commercially astute, analytical and confident working in ambiguous environments.

Benefits

• Company and performance‑related bonus.
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution.
• Private healthcare with optional family cover.
• Annual holiday allowance starts at 25 days (increase to 30 after 5 years).
• Competitive parental leave and flexible return‑to‑work options.
• Well‑being reimbursement for health‑related costs.
• Flexible and voluntary benefits (dental, health screening, gym discounts).

Work‑Hard, Play‑Hard

We believe where you work matters and offer a unique culture that encourages creativity, growth and risk‑taking.

Taco Bell is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.