KFC Management - Mackay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored compensation packages

Public holiday allowance

Visa sponsorship

Recharge days

Development programmes

Long service leave (7-year) access

Sustainability commitment

Job summary

Collins Foods Limited is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager in Mackay Region to lead a bold, hands-on team and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You will oversee service quality, food safety, team development, and operational details while staying calm under pressure and driving a high-energy, customer‑focused culture.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead bold service and help the team deliver Finger Lickin’ Good experiences.
• Maintain food quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Support training, onboarding, and coaching to build a high-performing crew.
• Assist with rosters, compliance, and keeping systems and records in top shape.
• Roll out promos, share updates, and keep the team informed.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Hospitality management

Hands-on attitude

Job description

Lead the Bucket as our next Assistant Restaurant Manager in Mackay Region

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

We’re on the lookout for a bold, hands‑on leaders to take charge in our KFC Mackay Region Restaurants as our next Assistant Managers. 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 potential to increase post training*
• Packages starting from - $72,300*
• $300 Public Holiday Allowance - Because your hustle deserves a little extra
• Visa Sponsorship - We welcome global talent ready to bring the flavour
• 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 globally 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 Mackay Region, we’d love to hear from you.