Development Manager at Guzman y Gomez

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Site Identification, Deal Negotiation, Approvals Management, Market Dynamics, Town Planning, Legal Documentation, Risk Mitigation, Negotiation, Communication, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Site Layout Understanding, Drive Thrus Functionality, Board Standard Site Approval Reports Preparation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do. Job Description As Guzman y Gomez continues to grow, we are looking for a result driven Junior Development Manager to join our high performing Real Estate team. The Development Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping our growth strategy and ensuring the success of new restaurant projects. What you can expect in the role: Collaborate closely with the Head of Development VIC to understand and execute the real estate growth strategy in your designated area. Building a robust pipeline of potential sites, proactively identifying, and pursuing the best locations while connecting with key stakeholders to secure prime sites. Provide regular updates to the Head of Development VIC of the progress of securing new restaurant locations and offering marketing insights that may impact our growth strategy. Ensure the number of restaurant openings in your designated area aligns with business targets, sales performance, and financial budgets. Work closely with construction managers and stakeholders to ensure new restaurant opening dates are met through proactive risk mitigation. You’ll enjoy this role if you have: A bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related field 3 to 5 years experience in a similar role in real estate development, with a focus on site identification, deal negotiation, and approvals management Strong understanding of market dynamics and trends QSR and town planning experience would be beneficial Legal documentation and resolution skills Excellent negotiation and communication skills Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams including Construction Project Manager and Design Manager and lead the project from deal approval to restaurant opening. A strong understanding of site layout and functionality of Drive Thrus Experience with Preparation of Board Standard Site Approval reports Benefits We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each other’s backs. Whether you’re working in restaurant, at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners, we are so passionate about living our values every single day. These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG: Career growth – Australia and internationally Opportunity to become a franchisee Annual short term and long term bonus scheme Up to 5 weeks annual leave (conditions apply, ask us how) Phone allowance up to $100 p/month Paid parental leave GYG gift voucher when you start - topped up annually Ready to join the family? Apply now to start the conversation.

Responsibilities

The Development Manager will collaborate with the Head of Development VIC to execute the real estate growth strategy, focusing on building a pipeline of potential sites and securing prime locations. This role ensures new restaurant openings align with business targets while mitigating risks to meet opening dates.