Kfc Assistant Restaurant Manager - Nerang

Collins Foods Limited; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored compensation package

Salary from 72,300 AUD plus allowances

Public holiday allowance 300 AUD

Recharge days - up to 13 extra days/4W

Development programmes

7-year early access long service leave

Sustainability commitment

Job summary

Collins Foods Limited - Nerang KFC is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to lead a busy team with a people-first approach. You’ll drive bold service, coach crew, and help manage rosters, compliance and daily operations.

This role rewards hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a keen eye for safety and quality. You’ll partner with the restaurant team to roll out promos and keep the operation humming while supporting the general manager.

Qualifications

• Background in hospitality or restaurant management.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Hands-on leader with front-line approach.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering service and handle feedback with care.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Support training, onboarding, and coaching of crew.
• Assist with rosters, compliance, and keeping records in good order.
• Roll out promos and keep the team informed.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Hospitality management

Communication

Job description

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

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 Nerang Restaurant 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 $72300 + 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 20,000+ employees globally and a vision to be the World's Top Restaurant Operator, we're growing fast - and want you to grow with us.