Restaurant Network Project Manager — Hybrid & Birthday Leave

Schnitz; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Birthday leave

Monthly lunches & social events

Job summary

Schnitz Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Network Development team in Melbourne, Australia. You will own projects from planning and design through construction and opening, collaborating with Franchise Partners, landlords and internal teams to deliver high-quality restaurant experiences.

You'll manage new builds, refurbishments and defits, develop plans and budgets, review drawings for brand alignment and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Project Management qualification required; Architecture or Interior Design qualifications are highly regarded.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing retail projects, ideally in hospitality or multi-site environments.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and understand design and construction processes.
• Understanding of the retail project lifecycle from leasing and design through to construction and opening.
• Personable and proactive, with strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing new restaurant builds, renovations and defits from initial planning through to completion.
• Developing project plans, budgets and timelines to keep projects on track.
• Managing tender processes, contractor selection and performance to meet expectations.
• Reviewing architectural drawings to ensure designs align with Schnitz brand standards.
• Liaising with Franchise Partners, landlords, architects, builders, councils and internal teams to keep projects moving.
• Monitoring milestones, identifying risks and resolving issues related to timelines, budgets and construction.
• Conducting regular site inspections during construction and after completion.
• Supporting equipment rollouts, refurbishment projects and other initiatives.
• Ensuring all projects meet building, council, landlord and regulatory requirements.

Education

Project Management qualification

Architecture or Interior Design qualifications

Job description

Schnitz Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Network Development team in Melbourne, Australia. You will own projects from planning and design through construction and opening, collaborating with Franchise Partners, landlords and internal teams to deliver high-quality restaurant experiences.

You'll manage new builds, refurbishments and defits, develop plans and budgets, review drawings for brand alignment and ensure regulatory compliance.