Associate, Core Operations; IHOP

Based in Pasadena, California,Dine Brands Global, Inc.(NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP and Fuzzy's Taco Shop brands. With over 3,500 restaurants combined in 18 countries and 354 franchisees as of December 31, 2023, Dine Brands is one of the largest full‑service restaurant companies in the world. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located at

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The Associate, Core Operations is a key contributor within the Restaurant Excellence team, supporting the execution and validation of product and menu initiatives for IHOP. This role focuses on ensuring new products, processes, and programs are operationally sound, scalable, and aligned with brand standards.  candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and passionate about improving restaurant‑level execution through detailed testing, validation and cross‑functional collaboration.

This role requires a hands‑on operator who can manage multiple initiatives, communicate effectively across departments, and support the successful rollout of new menu items and operational enhancements. You'll work closely with Culinary, Marketing, Field Operations, and Franchise partners to ensure every initiative is tested, validated, and ready for system‑wide execution.

As a collaborative operator, you'll partner with Operations, Field Teams, Culinary, and Marketing to support initiatives that enhance restaurant performance. You'll help translate strategy into action, ensuring programs are executable and aligned with IHOP's growth goals.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Core Operations
, you'll contribute to the execution of IHOP's operational roadmap. This is an opportunity to grow your leadership skills while helping shape the future of a beloved American brand.

• Schedule and Manage Operational Testing: Coordinate the planning and execution of in‑restaurant testing and validations for new initiatives. Ensure test locations are properly prepared, timelines are clearly communicated, and results are accurately captured.
• Lead Validation Efforts
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  Partner with Field Operations and Franchisees to conduct structured validations
  
  ANCES of new processes, tools, or menu items. Analyze feedback and performance data to assess feasibility and scalability.
• Develop Communication Plans
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  Create and manage comprehensive communication strategies to support program rollouts. Ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and tailored to various audiences including franchisees, field teams, and cross‑functional partners.