Current Opportunities

Zaparas Lawyers; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Bonus package

Autonomy and flexibility

Job summary

Bakers Delight is seeking a Franchise Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of bakeries and partner with franchise owners to drive commercial performance and growth. You will split time between the office and in-market visits, using data to identify opportunities and deliver results.

This senior retail leadership role offers autonomy, flexibility, and career development within a trusted Australian brand, with a salary package including a car allowance and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded leader able to influence and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management with credibility at all levels.
• Financial and commercial acumen including interpretation of P&L, sales and performance data.
• Solutions-focused and able to navigate complex situations, competing priorities and change to deliver positive outcomes.
• Experience in retail, operations, logistics, franchising or other customer-focused environments.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with business owners while following national and state guidance and working autonomously.
• Hold a current full Australian driver’s licence and be comfortable with travel between Perth and Currambine.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial performance of a portfolio of Bakers Delight bakeries, building strong relationships with franchise partners and using P&L, sales and operational data to identify opportunities, levers and drive outcomes.
• Navigate complex and challenging situations, balancing competing priorities, stakeholder engagement and drive practical solutions.
• Navigate industry landscape and internal innovation and change management.
• Identify risks and opportunities across the network and initiate actions to improve business performance and operating profits.
• Work with franchisees and internal stakeholders on growth plans, new bakery openings, acquisitions and changeovers.
• Partner with National Support Office teams to implement initiatives that improve franchisee performance, brand performance and customer experience.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, spending time in bakeries to understand ground realities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Retail/franchising experience

Autonomy

Travel readiness

Job description

• Commercial performance of portfolio of Bakeries across Perth's northern suburbs
• Work with business owners & make measurable difference to their success
• Genuine flexibility and attractive salary package, including car allowance

This is an outstanding opportunity to take your career to the next level.

At Bakers Delight, our vision is to be the most loved bakery in every community. We’ve built our business through a commitment to quality, our people and delivering a delightful experience to our customers.

Bakers Delight is looking for a Franchise Operations Manager to take responsibility for a portfolio of bakeries and work closely with franchise partners to drive commercial performance, profitability and growth.

This is a high-impact retail role with genuine autonomy and flexibility. You’ll split your time between the office and the road, working directly with bakeries and franchise partners to navigate challenges, lift performance and unlock opportunities for growth.

This senior leadership role within the retail sector will provide opportunities for strong career development and growth opportunities.

The Role

• Own the commercial performance of a portfolio of Bakers Delight bakeries, building strong relationships with franchise partners and using P&L, sales and operational data to identify opportunities, identify levers and drive outcomes.
• Navigate complex and challenging situations, balancing competing priorities, stakeholder engagement and drive practical solutions.
• Navigate industry, landscape and internal innovation and change management.
• Identify risks and opportunities across the network and initiate action to improve business performance and operating profits
• Work with franchisees and internal stakeholders on growth plans, new bakery openings, acquisitions and changeovers.
• Partner with National Support Office teams to implement initiatives that improve franchisee performance, brand performance and customer experience.
• Balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, spending time in bakeries and understanding what is happening on the ground.

• Commercial performance of portfolio of Bakeries across Perth's northern suburbs
• Work with business owners & make measurable difference to their success
• Genuine flexibility and attractive salary package, including car allowance

This is an outstanding opportunity to take your career to the next level.

At Bakers Delight, our vision is to be the most loved bakery in every community. We’ve built our business through a commitment to quality, our people and delivering a delightful experience to our customers.

Bakers Delight is looking for a Franchise Operations Manager to take responsibility for a portfolio of bakeries and work closely with franchise partners to drive commercial performance, profitability and growth.

This is a high-impact retail role with genuine autonomy and flexibility. You’ll split your time between the office and the road, working directly with bakeries and franchise partners to navigate challenges, lift performance and unlock opportunities for growth.

This senior leadership role within the retail sector will provide opportunities for strong career development and growth opportunities.

The Role

• Own the commercial performance of a portfolio of Bakers Delight bakeries, building strong relationships with franchise partners and using P&L, sales and operational data to identify opportunities, identify levers and drive outcomes.
• Navigate complex and challenging situations, balancing competing priorities, stakeholder engagement and drive practical solutions.
• Navigate industry, landscape and internal innovation and change management.
• Identify risks and opportunities across the network and initiate action to improve business performance and operating profits
• Work with franchisees and internal stakeholders on growth plans, new bakery openings, acquisitions and changeovers.
• Partner with National Support Office teams to implement initiatives that improve franchisee performance, brand performance and customer experience.
• Balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach, spending time in bakeries and understanding what is happening on the ground.

About You

• A commercially minded leader who can influence, solve problems and “get things done” in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including confidence interpreting and managing P&L, sales and performance data.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with a proven ability to navigate complex situations, competing priorities and change to deliver positive outcomes.
• Experience in retail, operations, logistics, franchising or another fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• The ability to build trusted relationships with business owners following national and state strategic direction, whilst also working autonomously.
• A current full Australian driver's licence and comfortable to undertake regular travel to sites between Perth and Currambine.

Why Bakers Delight?

• The opportunity to work closely with experienced business owners and make a measurable difference to their commercial success.
• This role offers real autonomy and the ability to have a tangible impact on the performance of an established Australian brand.
• Genuine flexibility – split your time between the office, bakery visits and working from home.
• Real autonomy to manage your own time and shape your week around your portfolio and priorities.
• Significant responsibility across a portfolio of established businesses, without needing to come from a traditional franchise background.
• The support of an established national franchise network and experienced National Support Office team.
• An attractive salary package, car allowance, mobile phone allowance and bonus package.