Equipment & Facilities Manager – Fast-Growth QSR, Equity

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual short-term incentive scheme

GYG restricted shares

Up to 5 weeks of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Career pathways including franchisee机会

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen in Sydney seeks an Equipment & Facilities Manager to be the state escalation point for all equipment issues, coordinating rapid responses and replacements to keep restaurants trading. You will manage contracts, monitor spend and trends, and drive down downtime and OPEX while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires a trade qualification or degree in Engineering/ Maintenance, strong supplier management, and willingness to travel within the state.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification, Certificate IV or Diploma, or a degree in Engineering, Maintenance, Operations Management or a related field.
• Proven experience in facilities, equipment, asset or repairs and maintenance management, ideally in QSR or foodservice.
• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance and safety regulations, with commercial kitchen equipment knowledge highly regarded.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills, and commercial awareness.
• Confidence using preventative maintenance and inventory management software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to juggle multiple jobs and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, a current driver’s licence and willingness to travel within your state.

Responsibilities

• Be the first escalation point in the state for equipment and facilities issues, following each one through to closure
• Coordinate rapid response and replacement when equipment failures affect trading, including support for franchise restaurants
• Monitor repair and maintenance spend, repeat faults and job volumes, and act on trends, including repair versus replace decisions
• Spot warranty-eligible jobs, hold contractors accountable and recover value
• Manage preventative maintenance, contractor performance and compliance against SLAs, insurance and safety standards
• Manage equipment supplier relationships and state stock and spare parts under national agreements
• Keep accurate asset records and contribute to equipment replacement forecasts and capex planning
• Support equipment and facilities readiness for new restaurants, refurbishments and our electrification programme

Skills

Facilities management

Asset management

Supplier management

Contractor management

Inventory management

Preventive maintenance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Trade qualification or Diploma or degree in Engineering/Maintenance/Operations Management

Tools

Maintenance software

CMMS/asset software

Job description

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen in Sydney seeks an Equipment & Facilities Manager to be the state escalation point for all equipment issues, coordinating rapid responses and replacements to keep restaurants trading. You will manage contracts, monitor spend and trends, and drive down downtime and OPEX while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires a trade qualification or degree in Engineering/ Maintenance, strong supplier management, and willingness to travel within the state.