Fast food manager

DOUGH BOSS PTY/LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DOUGH BOSS PTY/LTD in Sydney is seeking a hands-on Store Manager to run daily store operations, supervise staff and maintain high standards of food quality, service and safety. You will plan rosters, manage stock, oversee cash handling and ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.

In this fast-paced environment, you will lead a team during busy periods, train new staff, monitor costs and report performance to the business owner.

Qualifications

• Experience managing fast food or takeaway environments.
• Proven ability to lead a team in busy service.
• Experience with rostering, stock control, ordering and cash handling.
• Knowledge of food safety and workplace safety.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor operating costs while maintaining standards.
• Roster availability for early starts, evenings and weekends.
• Hospitality or management qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Supervise kitchen and counter staff, allocate duties and coordinate service during busy periods.
• Prepare staff rosters and manage staffing levels to meet customer demand and operating budgets.
• Recruit, train and support team members, monitor performance and communicate workplace procedures.
• Oversee food preparation, portion control, presentation and order accuracy to maintain consistent standards.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, check deliveries and manage stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Monitor sales, labour costs and food costs, and report store performance to the owner.
• Manage point-of-sale procedures, cash handling and daily reconciliation.
• Resolve customer enquiries and complaints professionally.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, cleaning and work health and safety procedures and records.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff rostering

Stock control

Cash handling

Food safety

Customer service

Cost awareness

Problem solving

Education

Hospitality or management qualification

Job description

Reporting to the business owner, you will manage the store's day-to-day operations, supervise the team and maintain consistent standards of food quality, customer service and workplace safety. This is a hands-on management role in a busy food service environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Supervise kitchen and counter staff, allocate duties and coordinate service during busy periods.
• Prepare staff rosters and manage staffing levels to meet customer demand and operating budgets.
• Recruit, train and support team members, monitor performance and communicate workplace procedures.
• Oversee food preparation, portion control, presentation and order accuracy to maintain consistent standards.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, check deliveries and manage stock rotation to minimise waste.
• Monitor sales, labour costs and food costs, and report store performance to the owner.
• Manage point-of-sale procedures, cash handling and daily reconciliation.
• Resolve customer enquiries and complaints professionally.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, cleaning and work health and safety procedures and records.

About you

• Previous management or supervisory experience in a fast food, takeaway or similar food service business.
• Proven ability to lead a team and coordinate service in a busy environment.
• Experience with staff rostering, stock control, ordering and cash handling.
• Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety practices.
• Strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor operating costs and maintain product and service standards.
• Availability to work a roster that includes early starts, evenings and weekends as required.
• Relevant hospitality or management qualifications are desirable.

About us

Dough Boss is an established food business serving freshly prepared pizzas, Mediterranean pastries, wraps and takeaway meals.