Assistant Restaurant Manager

Waurn Ponds

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• Manage day-to-day operations
• Lead & inspire your team
• Fun & fast-paced environment

We are on the lookout for a Savvy, Vibrant & Passionate Leader to co-manage our

Mad Mex restaurant located at Waurn Ponds

ABOUT US

Mad Mex is the leader in Baja Mexican food with over 70 restaurants located across Australia & New Zealand. We strive to give our customers the best tasting Mexican food by using only the freshest ingredients, authentic Mexican spices & marinades, low-fat recipes, and cooking techniques that deliver big bold flavours! Our commitment to quality and to our people combined with our passion for “Food with Attitude” is key to our success.

Mad Mex Waurn Ponds is located in the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. It is open from 11 am to 9 pm Sundays to Wednesday and 11 am to 10 pm on Thursday to Saturday. We currently employ a team of 24 staff. We are looking for a passionate individual to help lead the team and manage the store.

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for someone with loads of energy which oozes enthusiasm and has a great passion for delivering high-quality food & services. Ideally, you will be an exceptional leader with experience in managing business operations in a shift work environment coupled with a proven track record of building and motivating a team.

Alternatively, you may be a Supervisor Super Star who is eager to take the next step in your career.

Excellent communication and customer service skills are ESSENTIAL! 

You MUST also have:

• Strong leadership ability, with experience developing & mentoring others
• A1 interpersonal skills including the ability to build strong relationships, innovative problem-solving skills & the ability to think outside the box
• Accounting knowledge in order to read and digest P&L statements
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Your duties are varied and will include:

• Championing Mad Mex's vision & values, ensuring they are integral to everything we do
• Daily involvement in the service elements of the restaurant: opening & closing, ordering stock, forecasting & managing rosters, overseeing preparation & service, handling cash, maintaining equipment, etc.
• Talent Management of your team – recruitment, training, mentoring, staff appraisals, performance management, etc.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and Mad Mex’s policies & procedures
• Facilitating training for in-store staff as well as franchisees and new Managers
• Assisting with the development & maintenance of “mexucation”
• As a Member of the Mad Mex Corporate Familia, you will get exclusive access to our Discounts platform where you can get great discounts at various locations including, Woolies, Iconic, Sephora, JBHIFI just to name a few!

Sound a bit daunting? Don’t worry. Mad Mex already has a strong infrastructure with robust systems to help you carry out your duties. You will have a Restaurant  Manager to assist you as well as the helpful team at our Support Office – Regional Operations Manager, Accounts, Marketing, IT, Training & HR. And of course your own team of passionate Luchadors!

So if you think you have the goods and enjoy working with friendly people & great food in a fun, fast-paced atmosphere, then we want to hear from you!

Come and join the brand that has recently been voted Australia’s Top Premium Restaurant Brand and place in the Top Ten Franchise Brands in Australia!