Kfc Assistant Restaurant Manager - Cairns

Collins Foods Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored compensation

Salary from 72,300 AUD

Public holiday allowance

Recharge days

Career development

Long service leave

Sustainability commitment

Job summary

Collins Foods Limited, Cairns, is seeking a hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager for KFC Cairns to lead a busy team and deliver memorable Finger Lickin’ Good experiences. You’ll coach crew, manage rosters, maintain safety standards, and drive service excellence.

This role offers a competitive package with progression opportunities, and a focus on developing people while maintaining high standards of operation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or restaurant management.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Hands-on leader with ability to coach and motivate teams.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable in fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support bold service and lead a team to deliver great guest experiences.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene and safety standards are maintained.
• Coach onboarding and training to build a high‑performing crew.
• Assist with rosters, compliance, and maintaining records.
• Roll out promos and keep the team informed and energized.

Skills

Hospitality/restaurant management

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Lead the Bucket as our next Assistant Restaurant Manager in KFC Cairns

Are you ready to bring Big Flavour Energy to your next leadership role?

We’re on the lookout for a bold, hands-on leader to take charge at KFC Cairns as our next Assistant Restaurant Manager. If you're all about people-first leadership, crave high energy, and know how to hustle with heart, this is your time to lead the bucket.

What’s in It for You? (A.K.A The Gravy)

• Tailored Compensation Packages – Competitive and flexible to suit your skills
• Salary - Commencing From $72,300 + allowances + bonus*
• $300 Public Holiday Allowance – Because your hustle deserves a little extra
• Recharge Days – Ability to access a paid day off every 4 weeks (up to 13 extra days off!)
• Cookin’ Up Careers – Access to development programmes
• 7-Year Early Access Long Service Leave – We reward loyalty early
• Sustainability Commitment – We're reducing energy use by 25% by 2026 (and proud of it!)

What You'll Be Cookin’ Up:

• Support bold service - help lead a team that delivers Finger Lickin’ Good experiences and handles feedback with care.
• Keep it fresh & safe - ensure food quality, hygiene, and safety standards are always on point.
• Grow our people - support training, onboarding, and coaching to build a high-performing crew.
• Own the details - assist with rosters, compliance, and keeping systems and records in top shape.
• Stay in the know - help roll out promos, share updates, and keep the team fired up and informed.

What You’ll Bring to the Bucket:

• Solid background in hospitality or restaurant management
• You're a natural leader with great communication and people skills
• A get-your-hands-dirty attitude – you lead from the front and love a good challenge
• Calm under pressure, quick on your feet, and always keeping it real

What We're Looking For:

• Big Flavour Energy - you know how to serve up great vibes and handle tricky customer moments like a pro.
• Talk the talk - clear, confident communicator who connects with crew and customers alike.
• Tech-ready & steady - you’re across the systems and tools that keep the kitchen and crew humming.
• Next-gen leader - you’ve had a taste of hiring, training, and managing teams, and you’re hungry for more.
• Business brain - you’ve got a solid grip on the numbers, from P&Ls to payroll, and you’re ready to grow.

About Collins Foods Limited

We’re not just about chicken – we’re about people, passion and purpose.

Collins Foods is an ASX-listed company operating 350+ KFC restaurants across Australia, The Netherlands, and Germany.. With 21,000+ employees global and a vision to be the World’s Top Restaurant Operator, we’re growing fast – and want you to grow with us.

What’s Next?

If you're ready to spice up your career and bring the heat to KFC Cairns, we’d love to hear from you.