Area Manager: Lead 5–8 Restaurants & Develop Leaders

Nando's Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Purchase leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing resources

Team events

Job summary

Nando's Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Area Manager to lead 5–8 restaurants and around 200 Nandocas, shaping teams, culture and customer experiences with the Nando’s magic.

You’ll operate in the field, owning your diary and rhythm, and partnering with People Partners and Regional GM to drive performance, development and regional growth. This is a real leadership role that blends people, operations and commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Multi-site leadership experience (hospitality a big plus).
• Strong track record in team development and performance.
• Solid understanding of sales, profit and operations.
• Ability to coach, influence and build capability in others.

Responsibilities

• Build high-performing, engaged teams.
• Develop future leaders from within (our best leaders are grown, not hired).
• Coach and support Restaurant Managers to lift capability and confidence.
• Support Recruitment and drive talent, succession and internal development, building strong bench strength for the future.
• Drive culture, performance and consistency across your area.
• Work as part of a collaborative team of Area Managers, sharing ideas and building a strong region together.
• Partner closely with your People Partner and Regional General Manager to drive alignment and momentum in restaurants.
• Lead across customer, people, safety, operations, sales and profit outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, grow sales and strengthen your area.
• Bring energy and the Nando’s spirit into key moments, events and leadership experiences.

Job description

Nando's Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Area Manager to lead 5–8 restaurants and around 200 Nandocas, shaping teams, culture and customer experiences with the Nando’s magic.

You’ll operate in the field, owning your diary and rhythm, and partnering with People Partners and Regional GM to drive performance, development and regional growth. This is a real leadership role that blends people, operations and commercial outcomes.