Assistant Restaurant Manager — Hands-On Hospitality Leader

Collins Foods Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored compensation

Salary from 72,300 AUD

Public holiday allowance

Recharge days

Career development

Long service leave

Sustainability commitment

Job summary

Collins Foods Limited, Cairns, is seeking a hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager for KFC Cairns to lead a busy team and deliver memorable Finger Lickin’ Good experiences. You’ll coach crew, manage rosters, maintain safety standards, and drive service excellence.

This role offers a competitive package with progression opportunities, and a focus on developing people while maintaining high standards of operation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or restaurant management.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Hands-on leader with ability to coach and motivate teams.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable in fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support bold service and lead a team to deliver great guest experiences.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Coach onboarding and training to build a high‑performing crew.
• Assist with rosters, compliance, and maintaining records.
• Roll out promos and keep the team informed and energized.

Skills

Hospitality/restaurant management

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Collins Foods Limited, Cairns, is seeking a hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager for KFC Cairns to lead a busy team and deliver memorable Finger Lickin’ Good experiences. You’ll coach crew, manage rosters, maintain safety standards, and drive service excellence.

This role offers a competitive package with progression opportunities, and a focus on developing people while maintaining high standards of operation in a fast-paced environment.