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Assistant Restaurant Manager - KFC


Company : MML Restaurant Group


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-09-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Multiple locations considered in Hawthorn, Richmond, Burnley, Collingwood, Heidelberg, Doncaster and Preston.As an Assistant Restaurant Manager (ARM), youll be the right-hand person to the Restaurant General Manager (RGM), helping to keep things running smoothly. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensure the Restaurant consistently delivers excellence in the Team Member Experience, Customer Experience, and Business Growth workstreams. KFC will guide you through each workstream to ensure you have a full and impactful understanding of the tasks required.Youll take charge of shifts, leading a dynamic team and making sure the Restaurant operates safely and efficiently. Team Members and Customers should always feel welcomed and supported, and youll play a key role in creating that environment. Youll also focus on training and development, ensuring Team Members have the skills and confidence to succeed. Recruiting the right people, assigning responsibilities, and maintaining high performance standards will be part of your day-to-day. If things arent meeting expectations, youll step in with coaching and support to help the team improve.Additionally, the ARM is responsible for achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Sales, Profitability, Team Member Experience and Customer Satisfaction. Managing financial aspects such as Budgets, Inventory, and Labour Costs will be essential to optimising efficiency and growth. Youll also ensure compliance with Regulations, address Customer Feedback, and implement Marketing Initiatives to drive Business Success. Ultimately, your role is about creating an environment where both Team Members and Customers have an exceptional experience while helping the Restaurant grow.As an ARM, you''ll bring:Proven experience and performance in a supervisory positionExcellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on Team Member and Customer ExperienceAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyPassion for delivering exceptional experiences and driving business successAbility to train and develop a dynamic teamStrong problem-solving skills to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly to keep the Restaurant running smoothlyConfidence in decision-making to take charge during shifts and making the right calls to optimise performanceA sound understanding of budgets, inventory, and labour costs to drive efficiency and profitability, with a willingness to learn the detail of KFC OperationsCommitment to workplace safety by ensuring Workplace Health and Safety standards are always upheld