Area Manager

ResponsibilitiesLeading multiple restaurants simultaneouslyCoaching Restaurant Managers to ensure that store gains market share and achieve customer, people, and profit objectivesDrive customer excellence, facilities management, HR management, financial management, Informational management, risk managementSales/ marketing and time managementHigh visibility leadership and managementArea manager success routineDaily store audits with weekly and monthly feedback to managersRegular Restaurant visitsPeriod and quarterly store audit routineAttend Operations meetings and communicate with managersAssist managers to draw up SMART plansFollowing disciplinary procedures and chairing inquiries (presiding officer)Assist with the opening new restaurantsBuild and align and develop team according to company goalsBusiness annual planning (budget for the region)Ensure that stores are profitableManage the local store marketing done by the ManagersHandle suppliers where necessaryHandle escalated customer complaintsHead Office inspections to ensure store is running operationallySuccession planning, people planning, and benching staff for senior positionsRequirements:Business Management Diploma or Degree3 years experience as an Area Manager - Fast Food or Restaurant Franchise managing multiple stores at the same time (8 stores minimum) (preferably Mc, Donald's Burger King or KFC)Micros/GAAP POS experienceValid Driver's licenseOwn reliable transportMust be able to travel extensivelyOnly SA Citizens will be considered