Franchise Operations Manager

Bakers Delight; Australia; Ibrido; AUD 120.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

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Mobile phone allowance

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Descrizione del lavoro

Bakers Delight is seeking a Franchise Operations Manager to lead a portfolio of bakeries across Melbourne's Western suburbs and Greater Geelong. You will work closely with franchise partners to drive profitability and growth, using P&L, sales and operational data to identify opportunities and implement improvements.

This senior retail leadership role offers autonomy and significant responsibility. You will split time between the office and in-market visits, travelling across Melbourne's northern

Competenze

• Commercially minded leader with strong problem-solving and execution abilities.
• Experience applying P&L and performance data to drive growth.
• Proven ability to influence at all levels and manage franchise partners.

Mansioni

• Own commercial performance of a portfolio of Bakers Delight bakeries using data to identify opportunities.
• Navigate complex situations, balance priorities and drive practical solutions.
• Lead growth plans, openings, acquisitions and changes across the network.
• Collaborate with National Support Office to improve franchisee performance and customer experience.
• Split time between office, road, and bakery visits to stay close to ground realities.

Conoscenze

Leadership

P&L analysis

Stakeholder management

Retail operations

Franchising experience

Descrizione del lavoro

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. The territory spans Melbourne’s Western suburbs and Greater Geelong; working 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 between bakery sites across Melbourne's northern suburbs and north through regional Victoria.

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.

If you’re an experienced retail, operations, logistics or commercial leader looking for your next challenge – we’d love to hear from you.

Bakers Delight are working with Orchard HRO as their recruitment partner.