Restaurant General Manager

10 hours ago

Bowen Queensland, Australia Collins Foods Limited Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Cook Up Your Career as our Restaurant General Manager at KFC Bowen

Are you ready to bring Big Flavour Energy to your next leadership role?

We're on the lookout for a bold, hands-on leader to take charge at KFC Bowen as our next Restaurant General Manager. If you're all about people-first leadership, crave high energy, and know how to hustle with heart, this is your time to lead the bucket.

What's in It for You? (A.K.A The Gravy)

  • Tailored Compensation Packages
    – Salary commencing from $77,000 (Competitive and flexible to suit your skills)
  • Visa Sponsorship
    – We welcome global talent ready to bring the flavour
  • $300 Public Holiday Allowance
    – Because your hustle deserves a little extra
  • Recharge Days
    – Ability to access a paid day off every 4 weeks (up to 13 extra days off)
  • Cookin' Up Careers
    – Access to development programmes
  • 7-Year Early Access Long Service Leave
    – We reward loyalty early
  • Sustainability Commitment
    – We're reducing energy use by 25% by 2026 (and proud of it)

What You'll Be Cookin' Up:

  • Inspire and lead a passionate crew to serve up those finger lickin' good experiences every day
  • Oversee the daily sizzle – rosters, inventory, training, and performance
  • Make sure every piece of chicken is served to Original Recipe standards (aka: safe, fresh, hot, and delicious)
  • Keep your restaurant running like clockwork with a sharp eye on food safety, hygiene and WHS
  • Drive results like a boss – boosting sales, managing costs, and making smart decisions
  • Create a crew who care – building a culture that's inclusive, fun, and high on team spirit

What You'll Bring to the Bucket:

  • Customer-first mindset with proven experience handling feedback and turning tough moments into great ones.
  • Strong communicator - clear, confident, and effective across both written and verbal channels.
  • Tech-savvy operator with solid computer skills to manage systems, reporting, and day-to-day operations.
  • Leadership legend - experienced in hiring, training, performance management, and leading teams through challenges.
  • Business-smart - confident with P&Ls, payroll, and store admin to drive results and keep things running smooth.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in restaurant or hospitality management
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • A hands-on approach with a focus on results
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

About Collins Foods Limited

We're not just about chicken – we're about people, passion and purpose.

Collins Foods is an ASX-listed company operating 350+ KFC restaurants across Australia, The Netherlands, and Germany, and 27 Taco Bells across Australia. With 17,000+ employees globally and a vision to be the World's Top Restaurant Operator, we're growing fast – and want you to grow with us.

What's Next?

If you're ready to spice up your career and bring the heat to KFC Bowen, we'd love to hear from you.

For a full copy of the position description, please reach out to our recruitment team on

Apply now and become part of a brand that values passion, performance, and people.

Please note: Successful applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a National Police Check and qualification verification.

CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.

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