When your main ingredient is love - for what you do, and who you do it for - it stops being a job and becomes a full-blown obsession.

Here at Schnitz we are one big family, built on a foundation of C.A.R.E- we stand for Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence! From our restaurants, to our food, to every quirky member of the extended Schnitz team- it’s all the little details that come together and make our dedicated, passionate family business thrive.

And with 73 restaurants across the country, it’s clear that we’re onto something special.

We are looking for an Area Manager- VIC to join our Operations team, reporting to our Regional Manager. You will manage franchise and corporate restaurants focusing on upskilling our Franchise Partners and Restaurant Managers, supporting them to run profitable and well performing stores. 

The Role Recipe:

• Communicating with the Support Office,  Franchise Partners and Restaurant Managers in a diplomatic and respectful manner to gain support for our Corporate policies;

• Helping our Franchise Partners and Restaurant Managers analyse Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and financial management issues impacting on their profitability;

• Providing our Franchise Partners and Restaurant Managers with practical expert advice and support (in person or via phone or email) to improve the efficiency of their daily operations;

• Helping our Franchise Partners and Restaurant Managers grow their sales and local market share in a way that is consistent with our brand and marketing strategy;

• Organising and conducting meetings that constructively engage our Franchise Partners/ Restaurant Managers and encourage a two-way flow of ideas and information;

• Develop Franchise Partners and their teams, in line with the learning & development, succession planning and growth strategies of the business.

Key Ingredients:

• Solid business experience, managing multi-site franchised operations

• Experience in a hospitality environment managing at least 15 sites (essential)

• Strong guest focus

• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of stakeholders

• Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills

• Proven influencing and negotiation skills

• Strong financial acumen, experience with P&L's and budgets

• Proven experience achieving KPIs and maximising profit

This is your opportunity to work with a fast growing, nationally recognised brand. To apply, please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.