Coach & develop a bright team of Managers for a group that truly put their people first. Area management experience required. Melbourne based position

About the opportunity 

Our client is extremely proud of their work around diversity, sustainability, and social value. They are established across Melbourne and are one of the more on trend hospitality businesses that are experiencing continued growth.

Due to this growth, our client has created a new Operations Manager position that will report in to the Head of Operations. The purpose of this role is to provide on the ground support to middle management whilst being able to contribute towards business improvement strategies.

The role of Operations Manager is based in Melbourne and will be responsible for 5 locations. However, you will be required to occasionally travel interstate when the expansion plan will be in full affect. 

To be successful in this role, you will excel in reacting to change, have strong Area Management skills in managing people & restaurant performance, and have the ability to assist with commercial decisions that will affect short and long term profit targets.

Our client needs a leader who is able to drive culture using a core set of values that this ownership has successfully operated on for a number of years.



The candidate:

• You should be an Area Manager, Operations Manager or Regional Manager, experienced in new site openings, portfolio/group financial analysis, and you must strong multi site management skills
• A minimum 2 years hospitality experience as a Area Manager or similar level working for a cafe group, QSR brand or restaurant chain is essential
• You see the big picture & drive structured strategy
• The preferred candidate will be a leader who is truly hands on and prefers to work on site with their middle management teams - If you're looking for an office based role then this won't be for you!
• A people first leader with a natural ability to motivate all levels

What you'll get in return:

• Work for a company that is on the up, has excellent retention records, and has expansion plans for 2025 and beyond
• Be part of a small yet might executive leadership team that is hands on and present to it's people
• Take pride in standing behind a great company and stand behind an even better product that continues to win over customer each day
• Work shoulder to shoulder with a Head of Operations who will support and encourage you to be bold and push boundaries in business, whilst never comprising team culture
• A competitive starting salary package + incentives

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