Operations Manager

Red Rooster; Darwin; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Bonuses

Franchise collaboration

Job summary

Red Rooster in Darwin seeks a dynamic leader to drive the performance and growth of our restaurant network, delivering new store openings and ongoing operational excellence across the region. You will partner with Restaurant Managers, Franchise Partners and cross-functional teams to optimise sales, profitability and guest experience, blending hands-on leadership with strategic coaching for durable growth.

This role requires strong commercial acumen, team development and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site leadership experience in QSR, hospitality, retail or fast casual environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, labour and P&L performance.
• Experience recruiting, developing and leading high-performing operational teams.
• Ability to balance hands-on operational leadership with coaching and consulting responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading new store openings or large-scale operational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead Darwin restaurant network performance, standards and growth, including new store openings.
• Coach Restaurant Managers and Franchise Partners to improve sales, profitability and operational results.
• Review sales, labour, food costs, customer metrics and store performance; implement improvement plans.
• Drive best practices and consistent execution of promotions and initiatives across the network.
• Lead new store openings from pre-opening planning through launch and stabilization; coordinate site readiness and launch activities.
• Recruit, train and develop Restaurant Managers, Assistant Managers and Shift Supervisors; build capable leadership teams.
• Manage sales, labour, cost of goods and profitability outcomes; monitor customer feedback and guest experience; forecast and plan for growth.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Commercial acumen

Team development

New store openings

Coaching & consulting

Education

Business / Hospitality / Retail management degree

Job description

The Rooster's Calling! Bring your special spice to the table and lead restaurant performance and new store openings across Darwin.

• Competitive salary starting at $100,000 + Superannuation + bonuses!
• Profit share arrangements for the right candidate
• Get hands on with Franchisees and Restaurant teams to drive success!

About the Role

This role leads the performance, standards and growth of the Darwin restaurant network while delivering new store openings across the region. You will work closely with Restaurant Managers, Franchise Partners and cross-functional support teams to improve operational and commercial outcomes.

The role combines multi-site leadership, business consulting and hands-on operational management, with responsibility for existing restaurants and future growth sites. Success is measured through sales performance, profitability, customer experience, team capability and successful new store delivery.

Key Activities Include:

Operations & Business Performance

• Coach Restaurant Managers and Franchise Partners to improve sales, profitability and operational results.
• Review sales, labour, food costs, customer metrics and store performance, implementing improvement plans where required.
• Share best practice across the Darwin network and drive consistent execution of promotions and initiatives.

New Store Openings & Network Growth

• Lead new store openings from pre-opening planning through to launch and operational stabilisation.
• Partner with development, construction, marketing and support teams to ensure site readiness.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, rostering, systems, stock and launch activities for new restaurants.

Hands-On Leadership & Team Development

• Lead shifts in new, developing or current restaurants, modelling service, quality and operational standards.
• Recruit, onboard, train and develop Restaurant Managers, Assistant Managers and Shift Supervisors.
• Build capable leadership teams, support succession planning and manage performance through coaching and feedback.

Commercial Performance & Customer Experience

• Manage sales, labour, cost of goods and profitability outcomes across the Darwin restaurant network.
• Monitor customer feedback and performance data to improve service, product quality and guest experience.
• Support business growth through forecasting, operational planning and successful transition of new stores to local management teams.

Essential

• Proven multi-site leadership experience within QSR, hospitality, retail or fast casual environments.
• Demonstrated success leading new store openings or large-scale operational change.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, labour and P&L performance.
• Experience recruiting, developing and leading high-performing operational teams.
• Ability to balance hands-on operational leadership with coaching and consulting responsibilities.

Desirable

• Experience working within a franchised QSR environment.
• Exposure to regional or remote operating markets.
• Qualification in business, hospitality, retail management or a related discipline.