Franchise Manager – Semi-high-end Restaurant Group

  • Permanent
  • Ref #412381SMI
  • Posted 2 weeks ago
  • Gauteng, South Africa, Africa
  • Food & Beverage, General Management, Hospitality
Employer Description

A group of up-market Mediterranean themed Restaurants - 7 located in Johannesburg and 1 in Mpumalanga.

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Franchise Manager to head up 8 stores, 7 located in Johannesburg and 1 located in Mpumalanga.

You will be responsible for:

  • Running your schedules for operational support visits to Franchisees stores
  • Store evaluation, assisting with local marketing, budget planning
  • Training of franchisees and staff in – store
  • Monitoring franchisee profitability, i.e. their food cost and grosses profit
  • Operations meetings with minutes every week
  • Supplier’s product and pricing
  • Product procurement
  • Opening of new stores (Opening team)
  • Visiting Middleburg store and monitoring to assist with franchisees profitability and standards.
  • Assist with taking over of old stores by new owners
  • Assist with menu costing
  • Assist with cook offs and train franchisees with new menu cook offs in store

Qualifications

  • Hospitality Management Diploma or relevant qualification

Skills

The successful candidate must have:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
  • Proven success track record
  • Strong knowledge and experience in Franchise Operations
  • Own transport and valid Driver's license is essential
  • Excellent Customer Service and customer satisfaction
  • Good Business Development knowledge
  • Excellent Financial Management

Salary / Package

up to R35 000 per month (negotiable dependent on experience)

Benefits

  • Fuel allowance depend on salary offered