Area Manager

Description:

Woods & Co Recruitment has partnered with one of Australia’s most iconic and value-driven hospitality groups. With a passionate focus on people, community and culture, they’re now on the lookout for a Victorian-based Area Manager to join the team.
Rather than focusing solely on operations, this role is about mentoring, developing and uplifting venue teams. You'll work closely with 6–8 venues across the Victoria region, shaping high-performing teams, driving engagement and ensuring the group’s values are brought to life at every level.
With a leadership team and Area Managers boasting 7–20+ years tenure, this is a place where talent is looked after. It’s a role that suits someone motivated by opportunity, not ego or role titles.
What’s in it for you?

• $130,000 - $140,000 + Super + $20,000 annual performance bonus.
• Full-time, permanent role | 40-hour week.
• Weekend support required, with flexible hours across the week.
• Work within Victorian region managing 6-8 stores with 30-80 staff per site.
• $5,000 monthly perks: fuel, staff recognition, team dinners, rewards & more.
• High-performing, values-based culture with clear progression pathways.
• Opportunities for national and international growth as the brand expands.
• Be part of a business with 7–20+ years leadership tenure.

What do you do?

• Develop and uplift Restaurant Managers and in-venue teams.
• Drive a strong guest-first culture and team engagement across all venues.
• Support strategic development, coaching plans, and succession pipelines.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, data and systems to track and grow performance.
• Champion operational best practices and consistency across all touch-points.
• Support the opening of new venues and help embed brand values into each location.

What do you need?

• Proven multi-site leadership experience for a minimum of 3+ years (QSR, hospitality, or fast-paced retail environments preferred).
• A passion for people development and team coaching.
• Strong commercial acumen (COGs, labour management, performance metrics).
• A collaborative and humble leadership style.
• A proactive mindset and confidence working in a high-growth, performance-focused environment.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel across Victorian venues.

If you're as passionate about this position as we are, then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! For more information, please contact:

• Shea on 0407 163 529 or shea@woodsco.com.au.

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or a linguistically diverse background, all members and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements.