Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? Join Soonta as an Assistant Operations Manager and help our store teams deliver fresh, flavour-packed food and outstanding customer service.

About the role

You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and Store Managers to support daily operations across multiple locations. This is a hands‑on role focused on developing our people, improving store performance and maintaining consistent food quality and service standards.

Your key responsibilities

Support Store Managers with daily operations, staffing and operational challenges.

Visit stores regularly to review standards, coach teams and follow up on improvements.

Monitor sales, labour costs, food costs and waste, helping stores meet performance targets.

Review rosters to ensure appropriate staffing and efficient labour use.

Support recruitment, onboarding and training of store teams.

Ensure stores follow food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures.

Assist with stock control, ordering and supplier issues.

Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally.

Support new store openings, promotions and operational initiatives.





Keep the Operations Manager informed of store performance and issues requiring action.

What we’re looking for

Experience as a Store Manager, Area Supervisor or in a similar hospitality leadership role.

Strong team leadership, coaching and communication skills.

A practical understanding of rostering, stock management and cost control.

A hands‑on approach and the ability to stay organised under pressure.

A commitment to food quality, customer service and continuous improvement.

Ability to travel between stores and work flexibly to support operational needs.

Experience supporting multiple locations is highly regarded. We also welcome experienced Store Managers ready to take the next step.

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Your application will include the following questions:

- Can you work weekends?
- Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
- Describe your customer service experience
- Do you have experience in a similar role?
- I agree to the terms and conditions

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📌 Assistant Operations Manager – Soonta (Adelaide)
🏢 Soonta Group
📍 Adelaide