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State Operations Manager (Corporate Restaurants) QLD

Guzman Y Gomez


Job Location:

Fortitude Valley - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

With 50 corporate restaurants and ambitious growth plans this is one of the most significant operational leadership roles in Queenslands QSR landscape. As State Manager at Guzman y Gomez youll own the full picture - food people safety and P&L - for a brand that doesnt do average.

Were looking for a people-first leader who knows that great food and great teams go hand in hand. Someone who leads from the front builds culture through action and holds themselves to the same standard they set for others. Youll coach and inspire a high-performing culinary and operations team drive food excellence deliver outstanding guest experiences and set the foundation for continued growth across the state.

This is a field-first autonomous role. Youll spend meaningful time in restaurants and youll know how to structure your own week to get the best out of your team and your state.

What Youll Own

  • Food & Guest Experience: Uphold uncompromising standards across every restaurant every shift. Food safety quality and guest experience are always the highest priority.
  • People: Hire develop and inspire a team who live the GYG values. Build the bench. Develop the next generation of leaders.
  • Safety: 100% compliance with GYG food safety and WH&S requirements always.
  • Profitability: Full P&L ownership across Queenslands corporate restaurant network. You understand the numbers you act on them and you bring your team with you.

About You

  • Significant multi-site leadership experience in QSR restaurants hospitality or retail
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership across a large geographically dispersed portfolio
  • Proven track record of building and developing high-performing operational teams
  • Experience coaching and performance managing Area Managers Regional Managers or equivalent
  • Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills - you can find the gap and close it
  • Solid knowledge of food safety compliance and WH&S management
  • Self-directed and field-ready - you thrive without someone setting your agenda

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Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. Since we opened our first restaurant in 2006, we’ve been OBSESSED with food, bringing the incredible energy of Mexican culture to Australians across the country during breakfast, lunch and dinner, co ... View more

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