Job Description

A chicken shop? Why would I want to work in a chicken shop?
Well… Nando’s is no ordinary chicken shop.

It’s a place with a culture people genuinely get excited about. A business where restaurants sit at the heart of every decision. Where bold ideas are welcomed, growth is powered by people, and hospitality is something we live - not just talk about.

And this role? It’s a super‑unique, longer‑term parental leave opportunity to step into a leadership seat and make a real impact.

What you’ll love at Nando’s

• Free Nando’s: Meals on us when you work, plus perks for friends and family
• Flex That Works: This is a full‑time role, but we’re totally open to part‑time (4 days), 9‑day fortnights or condensed working arrangements
• Hybrid Life: Split your time between our state‑of‑the‑art Richmond Restaurant Support office, overlooking the Yarra River 🌳, and working from home ðŸ
• Be You: Bring your whole self to a values‑led, inclusive family that genuinely cares
• Grow With Us: Lead big, meaningful work in a business that truly invests in its people
• Work + Play: Epic team events, legendary company gatherings and plenty of fun
• Wellness Support: Access resources for mental health, fitness, nutrition and finances
• Do Good: Make a difference through community support, sustainability, social impact and inclusion

🔥 What’s Cooking?

This is a high‑impact 13.5 month parental leave cover role where you’ll step straight into meaningful work, lead real change, owning Nando’s marketing growth agenda across ANZ

You’ll lead the talented Growth Marketing function with 2 direct reports, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Operations, Commercial, Finance, Loyalty and Brand to turn strategy into sales, frequency and love for the brand.

This role is deeply connected to our restaurants, partnering closely with Operational leaders, Area Managers and Restaurant Managers to ensure growth is practical, scalable and felt where it matters most.

And the cherry on top? 🍒
With an ideal start date of the 25 May, your first week will be spent at ANZ Indaba - our annual gathering where Restaurant Managers and Support teams come together to connect, align on business priorities, celebrate wins and have an unforgettable time doing it ✨

🚀 What You’ll Be Doing

• Outside‑the‑Four‑Walls Growth: Lead the marketing strategic growth agenda across penetration, frequency and spend
• Growth Toolkits in Action: Develop, implement and execute growth playbooks that restaurants can actually use
• Restaurant‑Led Impact: Embed a growth and entrepreneurial mindset across restaurants and field teams
• Commercial Firepower: Partner with commercial & finance on pricing, promos and sales impact
• Drive performance: across paid, owned and earned channels
• LAM Leadership: Power up Local Area Marketing so restaurants win in their local communities
• Test. Learn. Win.: Champion a culture of experimentation
• People Leadership: Lead, coach and inspire your 2 regional marketing partners

❤️ Who You Are

You’re a natural connector who builds trust fast, from the leadership table to the restaurant floor. You bring:

• A genuine passion for restaurant operations and how things land on the floor
• A love for heartfelt hospitality and a deeply customer‑centric mindset
• Proven experience leading multi‑channel growth strategies (paid, owned, earned)
• Strong commercial acumen - comfortable talking sales, margin and ROI
• Confidence influencing across large, diverse stakeholder groups
• An entrepreneurial, optimistic mindset that sees opportunity everywhere

Most importantly, you believe growth happens when people feel empowered, connected and proud of what they’re building

🔥 Ready to Fire It Up?

If you’re excited about growth that starts with people, lives in restaurants, and delivers real commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.