Retail Manager – Seafood Takeaway Operations

About Manly Ocean Foods

Manly Ocean Foods is an established seafood takeaway business located in Manly, NSW, specialising in freshly prepared seafood, fish and chips and contemporary takeaway food.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Retail Manager to take responsibility for the overall management, operational performance and ongoing development of our business.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Business Director, you will lead a team of approximately 12–16 employees and oversee all aspects of the business, including daily operations, staff management, financial performance, purchasing and customer service.

This is a hands-on management position requiring solid leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to drive operational efficiency, sales growth and profitability.

Key responsibilities

Business and Commercial Management

Manage the overall business operation, driving sales, revenue growth and profitability through effective operational planning and continuous improvement.

Monitor financial performance, manage labour and operating costs, product margins, pricing and wastage, and prepare management reports.

Develop operational procedures and identify opportunities for product development and additional revenue.

Staff Management and Leadership

Lead and manage a team of approximately 12–16 employees, including recruitment, staff performance, workplace matters, rostering, training and development.

Financial and Administrative Management





Oversee daily sales, cash handling, POS reconciliations, budgeting and financial reporting.

Purchasing and Supplier Management

Manage purchasing, inventory planning, stock control and supplier relationships, ensuring product quality, availability and cost efficiency.

Operational Management

Oversee kitchen production, food preparation and customer service standards, ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements and maintaining operational quality and service standards.

Skills, qualifications and experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

1 -2 years of relevant management experience in a takeaway food, quick-service or similar food retail business. Proven leadership experience managing and developing a team of 10 or more employees.

An Australian AQF Diploma in Hospitality Management, Diploma in Retail Management or equivalent higher qualification. Food Safety Supervisor certification.

Strong commercial and numerical skills, including budgeting, cost control and financial performance management. Proficiency in POS systems and Microsoft Office, with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

How to apply

If you have the management experience and commercial capabilities to lead a busy takeaway food business, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a covering letter outlining your relevant management experience and qualifications.

📌 Retail Manager – Seafood Takeaway Operations (Manly)
🏢 Manly Ocean Foods
📍 Manly