Work options: Hybrid
This role could be based in Melbourne at our South Yarra Office and would be supporting the Schnitz Corporate Stores across Australia. Regular travel to QLD, NSW and VIC would be required.

• Lead the performance, profitability, and growth of all corporate-owned Schnitz restaurants, ensuring strong financial outcomes and operational excellence.
• Manage and coach a high-performing team of Corporate Restaurant Managers and Multi-Unit Managers to deliver consistent guest experiences aligned with brand standards.
• Drive profitability by overseeing full P&L performance, optimising labour and cost controls, and implementing initiatives to boost same-store sales and EBITDA.
• Champion operational standards, food safety, and compliance through regular audits, SOP implementation, and continuous improvement of speed, quality, and cleanliness.
• Ensure successful execution of all national marketing campaigns, limited-time offers, and technology rollouts across the corporate restaurant network.
• Lead the operational readiness and support for new store openings, refurbishments, and franchise partner onboarding.
• Collaborate with internal departments and senior leadership to align on strategy execution and cross-functional projects such as digital innovation and CX improvements.
• Foster a values-led culture of accountability, development, and high performance, acting as a mentor to operational leaders and driving people engagement initiatives.
• Work to improve our SOPs, processes and drive best practice within our operations teams.