CEO - National Premium Casual Dining Brand

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia BlueRock Full time

Ready to guide a premium casual dining group with a loyal national following and a distinctive brand identity? Our client is on an ambitious growth journey to become one of Australia’s top hospitality brands - and they’re seeking a visionary CEO to lead the way.

With established, vibrant venues in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne, this group is primed for national expansion. As CEO, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to shape and drive the future of the brand, championing both its operational excellence and its culture.

If you thrive in dynamic environments and are excited by the prospect of taking a beloved dining brand to new heights, we want to hear from you.

**Requirements**:

- **Set the Vision**: Lead strategic direction and operational execution, positioning them as a top brand in Australia.
- **Expand Nationally**: Drive multi-site expansion, focusing on profitable, scalable growth.
- **Operational Excellence**: Deliver efficiencies and consistently high-quality customer experiences.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Manage relationships with financial stakeholders including banks, private equity partners, and the Board.
- **Financial Stewardship**: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance metrics.
- **Team Leadership**: Lead a high-performing executive team and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and performance.
- **Capital Strategy**: Guide capital strategy, refinancing, and funding structures in collaboration with private equity backers.
- **Negotiations and Partnerships**: Represent the brand in major negotiations, franchise or license deals, and strategic partnerships.
- **Interstate Travel**: Required, 30%

**Key Criteria for Success**
- **QSR or Hospitality Leader**: Proven success in a CEO or senior executive role within a national QSR or hospitality chain.
- **Operational Savvy**: Deep understanding of multi-site operations, customer experience, and hospitality industry metrics.
- **Financial Expertise**: Experience working with private equity investors and financial institutions.
- **Growth Champion**: Strong track record of growing revenue, profitability, and physical footprint.
- **Leadership Excellence**: Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a sharp commercial mindset.
- **Franchising Knowledge**: Experience with franchising, licensing, or hybrid growth models (highly regarded).
- **Relevant Qualifications**: Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, or Hospitality Management.

**Benefits**
- **Competitive Package**: Executive salary package including short and long-term incentives.
- **National Ambition**: Opportunity to lead a high-potential QSR brand through national expansion.
- **Hands-On Role**: Collaborate closely with private equity stakeholders and advisors.
- **Culture and Innovation**: A values-driven culture focused on quality, speed, and innovation.

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