At Nando’s, it’s all about the people, with chicken on the side! Be yourself, lead a fun, diverse team, and turn every day into something extraordinary!
There’s a knack for firing up your team, setting the vibe, and leading a shift full of positive energy and momentum. It's about keeping the tables turning, grills sizzling, and guests smiling while thinking on your feet and ending every shift with high-fives and celebration.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the Charge Oversee daily operations, run a beautiful and welcoming restaurant, and inspire a team of legends.
Set the Vibe Work shoulder-to-shoulder with your crew, setting the tone and driving the pace.
Inspire Greatness Coach your team to deliver the unforgettable Nando’s experience for both new and loyal Nando’s fans.
Own the Flame: Energize the atmosphere and operations, ensuring every shift is brilliant and full of energy.
What’s in It for You?
🔥 Spice Up Your Pay: A juicy base salary & bonus that adds an extra kick of up to $6,000 annually.
🍽️ Free Nando’s: meals when you work + discounts for friends and family.
⏰ Flexibility Balanced rosters with set weekends off and no overnight shifts.
📚 Job Support A 6-week onboarding program, regular Assistant Manager meetups, and ongoing support to help you set up for success and thrive.
📈 Growth Opportunities Develop your skills and advance—step into expanding Restaurant Management roles or explore opportunities in Restaurant Support.
🎉 Fun Team nights out and legendary company gatherings.
❤️ Wellness Support Access to mental health, nutrition, fitness, and financial resources, plus 8 weeks paid parental leave.
🤝 Bring Your Crew Earn $1000+ for successful salaried referrals!
🌍 Purpose Help make a difference through community support, sustainability, and social inclusion.
We’re looking for leaders who:
Love coaching and developing people.
Thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
Run the restaurant brilliantly with creativity, leadership, and a flair for problem-solving.
Share our values: Pride, Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Family
The Boring (but Important) Stuff:
📋 Applicants must have the right to work in Australia/New Zealand and be 18+ to manage/supervise a restaurant.
🍔 You’ll work with all Nando’s ingredients and obtain/hold certifications like liquor accreditation, First Aid, CPR, and manager accreditation, as required by local legislation.
Ready to Fire It Up? Join Nando’s and kickstart your leadership journey with us. Let’s make every day extraordinary— apply now!
Nando’s isn’t just about selling chicken, we’re about the people who make the chicken! This is why our global purpose is Changing Lives, Together. At its core, this means we want to change the world around us by making a real difference to people’s lives. This passion to make a difference starts with our Nandocas (how we say staff), because when they’re being their best, brilliant selves, epic things happen. You’ll also find us out doing good in our local and global communities and taking every opportunity to be a force for good.
There’s nothing ordinary about working with Nando’s. We have a saying here that ‘everyone is welcome to dine at our table’, and we hand-on-heart mean it! For us, championing diversity, standing for equal opportunity, supporting development and growth, and having fun while we work is serious business.
