Leadership Development Program
RBI
Leadership Development Program
RBI
Global quick-service restaurant operator and acquirer
Big dream. Iconic. Brands. Unlimited potential. Join us on our journey as we build the most loved restaurant brands in the world.
Location: Toronto, ON
Start Date: August 23, 2027
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026
Who We Are
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies withnearly$49 billionin annual system-wide sales and over 33,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests,franchiseesand communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
The Program Experience
Welcome to theLeadership Development Program (LDP)at RBI — where bold thinkers takeinitiative and creativity into their own hands. Ifyou'repassionate about building beloved brands, solvingreal businesschallenges, and growing in a global QSR powerhouse, this is the place to turn potential into performance.
OnboardingWeek
Your RBI journey kicks off with adedicated orientation whereyou’llget to divehead-first into our culture at RBI, learn more about our business,brandsand strategic plans,whilelearningnew skills and honingexisting ones.
Restaurant Experience Weeks
After onboardingweek,you’llspend time in our restaurants—learning the core of our business from the people who bring our brands to life every day.You’llbuild hands-on experience, including learning how to make some of our most iconic menu items, while gaining a real understanding of what it takes to run a shift, support a team, and deliver an exceptional guest experience.
These weeks are about more thanlearningthe restaurant:they’llgive you valuable context, perspective, and practical lessons to carry into your first rotation at the Restaurant Support Center and throughout your careeratRBI.
Rotations
You'llcompletetwo,1-yearrotationsin different departments, designed to stretch your business acumen,build yourleadership skills, andlearncross-functional agility. These roles are selected based on business priorities and your personal career goals — giving you both structure and flexibility.
Our program participants getexposure to a wide range of departments, like:
Marketing– Creative campaigns, performance analytics, menu innovation
Operations– Improving standards, training systems, and day-to-dayrestaurantexcellence
Digital & Loyalty– Building andoptimizingdigital platforms, app engagement, loyalty programs
Finance– FP&A, capital planning, and analytics to support global growth
Development & Franchising– Strategic market expansion and partner relationships
Supply Chain & Procurement– Sourcing,logistics, sustainability, and planning
People– Talent acquisition, talent management, culture building
Corporate Communications– Brand storytelling and internal engagement
Global Business Services– Driving scale, efficiency, and innovation behind the scenes
Each rotation offersbig responsibility, meaningful work, and access to senior leaders across our global brands.
Ongoing Training & Development
Throughout the program,you’llreceivetargetedtraining inthings like problem solving, analytics,communicationand leadership, as well as mentorship and career coaching to guide yourearly-careerdevelopment.
Own Your Career
After completing your two-year LDP journey,your career at RBI is yours to shape, whetheryou continue building skills in your existing roleor make a strategic move into a new function, we’ll support you in building a career withownership & impact.
WhatWe’reLooking For
Our ideal candidates are:
Graduating with an undergraduate degree betweenDec 2026–June2027
From any major — we welcome diverse academic backgrounds (Business, Marketing, Economics, STEM,Hospitality etc.)
Hungry (literally and figuratively) to make an impact in a business that moves fast and serves millions daily
Passionate aboutgrowth,ownership, and theQSR industry
Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by a fast-paced environment
Excellent communicators, problem-solvers, and natural leaders
Ready to Lead?
Applications are reviewed on arolling basisthroughOctober31stso apply early to secure your spot.Wecan’twait to meet you.
Salary & In-Office Schedule
Basesalary for this position is $82,000 CAD.This position is eligible toparticipatein the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the incentive program, based on individual and company performance metrics. This position is also eligible for a sign-on bonus.
This posting is for a position that will become vacant on or around August 2027.
RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration.Successful candidates will be expected to workonsite5 days per week.
Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
1) RBI runs a global portfolio of quick-service restaurant brands, including Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes, primarily through franchised and company-owned locations selling fast-food items. 2) Its products come from standardized menus and fast-service formats—dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru—supported by a centralized supply chain and marketing across its brands. 3) It differs from competitors by leveraging a diversified brand platform built through strategic mergers, enabling global scale, cost synergies, and cross-brand procurement and operations. 4) Its goal is to grow its global footprint, boost profitability, and create value for shareholders by expanding brands, entering new markets, and optimizing restaurant operations.
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