Area Manager - Sydney

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Key Responsibilities

This is a hands-on, talent-centric leadership role focused on growth, potential and real human impact. You’ll: Build high-performing,

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Same. At Nando’s, we’re not just passionate about the food (although… it is pretty great 🔥). We’re passionate about building people, unlocking potential, creating moments that matter, and delivering the kind of hospitality that keeps people coming back again… and again.

This is where you bring that magic to life - across multiple restaurants.

What We Offer

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You’ll lead 5 - 8 restaurants and ~200 Nandocas, creating environments where people grow, teams thrive, and customers feel the Nando’s magic.

You’re not on the sidelines - you’re in it. Out in restaurants, leading where it matters most, and owning your diary, your rhythm, and how you create impact. You’ll do this as part of a connected team of Area Managers, building a strong region together.

At its core: You build people → people build great restaurants → great restaurants create amazing customer experiences → that’s how we grow.

Responsibilities

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This is a hands-on, talent-centric leadership role focused on growth, potential and real human impact.

You’ll:

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Build high-performing, engaged teams
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Develop future leaders from within (our best leaders are grown, not hired)
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Coach and support Restaurant Managers to lift capability and confidence
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Support Recruitment and drive talent, succession and internal development, building strong bench strength for the future
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Drive culture, performance and consistency across your area
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Work as part of a collaborative team of Area Managers, sharing ideas and building a strong region together
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Partner closely with your People Partner and Regional General Manager to drive alignment and momentum in restaurants
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Lead across customer, people, safety, operations, sales and profit outcomes
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Identify opportunities to improve performance, grow sales and strengthen your area
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Bring energy and the Nando’s spirit into key moments, events and leadership experiences

You bring the kind of energy that lifts a room — knowing when to lean in, listen and lead, creating environments where people feel confident to do their best work.

You are:

A natural storyteller — you bring ideas to life and connect people to purpose
High in emotional intelligence — you read the room, adapt your approach, and build trust with different people
Warm, engaging and people-focused — you create a positive, high-energy environment around you
Passionate about developing people — especially from within
Collaborative — you win as a team, not as an individual
Confident leading in the field and influencing others
Able to balance people, performance and commercial outcomes in a practical way