Restaurant Manager

Guzman y Gomez; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Training program

Discounted meals

Uniforms provided

Annual summit

Employee assistance program

Franchise opportunities

Job summary

Guzman y Gomez is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations at one of our Queensland locations. You will coach staff, manage P&L, maintain quality standards and drive guest satisfaction with a focus on efficiency and results.

The role offers competitive salary with bonus structure and flexible rosters, plus leadership development opportunities and a comprehensive training program to support your success.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
• Strong understanding of P&L and sales opportunities.
• Track record of meeting or beating KPIs.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences and service.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and ensure quality standards.
• Coach and develop front-of-house and kitchen teams.
• Manage P&L, inventory, and labor to meet targets.
• Create a positive guest experience and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial acumen

KPI achievement

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Company Description

At Guzman y Gomez, we believe in authentic flavors and the power of food to bring people together. As the Restaurant Manager at GYG, you will lead the charge in overseeing daily operations. You will empower the team through coaching and training, while managing your restaurant's P&L. Your role will see you maintaining the highest standards of quality, adhering to all procedures, while embodying the GYG spirit.

Job Description

What's in it for me?

• Competitivesalary + bonus structure
• Flexible rosters and employment stability - talk to us about what work life balance means to you
• Opportunities for advancing your leadership abilities – level up to Area Management and beyond
• A comprehensive training program and support to set you up for success
• Heavily discounted GYG meals
• Free and comfortable GYG uniforms and exclusive merch
• Annual Restaurant Managers summit – enjoy days of connecting, networking and sharing with leaders from across the country!
• Cultural celebrations including Day of the Dead & Cinco de Mayo to name a few
• We've got your back with Sonder - a comprehensive employee assistance program, here to support you and your family
• The chance to join our Hola Central team or become a Franchisee!

We appreciate diverse experience, but specifically we are looking for candidates that have:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-energy setting
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to identify sales and P&L opportunities and collaborate on actionable strategies with the team
• Previous success in meeting KPI’s
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

We’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and guests. To support this commitment, we may conduct background checks including Police Checks and employment verification as part of our recruitment process.