Zambrero Area Manager - South Australia

Zambrero; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

Laptop

Growth opportunities

Social impact

Job summary

Zambrero in Greater Adelaide is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our South Australian restaurant network in a full-time, on-site role. You will oversee multiple sites, drive operational excellence and empower Restaurant Managers to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Join a purpose-led brand with a strong social impact and a collaborative leadership team. You will coach managers, monitor KPIs, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to ongoing improvements across the

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site restaurant or area management.
• Strong leadership and coaching mindset.
• Financial literacy with ability to analyse P&L.
• Organised and proactive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop Restaurant Managers across daily operations and compliance.
• Conduct monthly audits and provide clear, constructive performance feedback.
• Drive KPI performance including Labour %, COGS, Profit, and Sales growth.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR matters including performance management.
• Oversee maintenance, safety, and OHS compliance across the restaurant network.
• Provide after-hours operational support and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

KPI management

P&L analysis

Multi-site experience

Operational excellence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Area Manager to join our South Australian operations team in a full-time capacity. This is a hands-on leadership role based in Greater Adelaide, where you will oversee multiple restaurants and drive operational excellence. You will work alongside a collaborative team of Area Managers, sharing best practices and empowering Restaurant Managers to deliver high-performing results and exceptional customer experiences.

Zambrero is a workplace to be proud of, serving food you can feel good about while making a genuine difference. Through our Plate for Plate initiative, we have donated over 100 million meals to those in need. Join a purpose-led brand where your work directly contributes to ending world hunger and supporting communities experiencing food insecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and develop Restaurant Managers across daily operations and compliance.
• Conduct monthly audits and provide clear, constructive performance feedback.
• Drive KPI performance including Labour %, COGS, Profit, and Sales growth.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR matters including performance management.
• Oversee maintenance, safety, and OHS compliance across the restaurant network.
• Provide after-hours operational support and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience in multi-site, restaurant, or area management (QSR or hospitality preferred).
• Strong people leadership skills with a dedicated coaching and development mindset.
• Financially savvy with the ability to analyse P&L statements and manage KPIs.
• Organised and proactive, thriving in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Sound knowledge of HR, compliance, and operational best practices.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company car and laptop.
• A supportive, values-driven leadership team and culture.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing, global brand.
• The pride of working for a business making a significant positive social impact.