Assistant Restaurant Manager - Morningside

NANDO'S LIMITED; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus up to 6,000 AUD

Free Nando’s meals

Weekends off

Team nights out

Wellness support

Paid parental leave (8 weeks)

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Nando’s Brisbane is seeking a hands-on restaurant leader to guide daily operations, energize the team, and create a welcoming, high-energy dining experience for guests.

You’ll coach staff, set the tone, drive pace, and ensure service excellence, quality standards, safety, and guest satisfaction across all shifts.

This role offers a competitive base salary with a bonus up to 6,000 AUD annually, on-shift meals, weekends off, team events, wellness support, parental leave, and community-minded values.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy restaurant or hospitality team.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and guest experience.
• Coach and develop the team to deliver the Nando’s experience.
• Manage pace, standards, and safety across shifts.
• Drive engagement and a positive, high-energy atmosphere.

Skills

Coaching & developing people

Leadership

Team management

Customer-focused

Problem-solving

Education

Liquor accreditation

First Aid certification

CPR certification

Manager accreditation or equivalent

Job description

At Nando’s, it’s all about the people, with chicken on the side! Be yourself, lead a fun, diverse team, and turn every day into something extraordinary!

There’s a knack for firing up your team, setting the vibe, and leading a shift full of positive energy and momentum. It’s about keeping the tables turning, grills sizzling, and guests smiling while thinking on your feet and ending every shift with high-fives and celebration.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Charge : Oversee daily operations, run a beautiful and welcoming restaurant, and inspire a team of legends.
• Set the Vibe : Work shoulder-to-shoulder with your crew, setting the tone and driving the pace.
• Inspire Greatness : Coach your team to deliver the unforgettable Nando’s experience for both new and loyal Nando’s fans.
• Own the Flame: Energize the atmosphere and operations, ensuring every shift is brilliant and full of energy.

What’s in It for You:

• Spice Up Your Pay : A juicy base salary & bonus that adds an extra kick of up to $6,000 annually.
• Free Nando’s : meals when you work + discounts for friends and family.
• Flexibility : Balanced rosters with set weekends off and no overnight shifts.
• Fun : Team nights out and legendary company gatherings.
• Wellness Support : Access to mental health, nutrition, fitness, and financial resources, plus 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Bring Your Crew : Earn $1000+ for successful salaried referrals!
• Purpose : Help make a difference through community support, sustainability, and social inclusion.

We’re looking for leaders who:

• Love coaching and developing people.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
• Run the restaurant brilliantly with creativity, leadership, and a flair for problem-solving.
• Share our values: Pride, Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Family.

The Boring (but Important) Stuff:

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be 18+ to manage/supervise a restaurant.
• You’ll work with all Nando’s ingredients and obtain/hold certifications like liquor accreditation, First Aid, CPR, and manager accreditation, as required by local legislation.

Ready to Fire It Up?

Join Nando’s and kickstart your leadership journey with us. Let’s make every day extraordinary—