Regional Coach (FMCG)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003565/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Can you turn good restaurants into great ones, and great ones into sales machines? If you’re the kind of leader who can coach teams, sharpen operations and keep performance sizzling across multiple stores, this Regional / Area Coach role might just be your next power play.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a major fast-food powerhouse, serving up big brand recognition, high-energy operations and serious growth. Based at their Head Office in Johannesburg North, this role puts you at the centre of the action, leading multiple stores, coaching managers and driving operational excellence across your region.

As the Regional / Area Coach, you’ll ensure that restaurants run like well-oiled kitchens: with strong teams, happy customers, tight cost control and sales numbers that keep climbing.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive operational excellence and improve KPI performance across region
Lead store teams to achieve sales growth, operational efficiency and profitability targets
Coach and develop restaurant managers to strengthen leadership capability
Monitor and manage key cost drivers, including labour, food and operational expenses
Ensure that brand standards, operational procedures and customer experience benchmarks are consistently met
Develop action plans to improve people development, customer satisfaction and operational performance
Oversee local store marketing initiatives to boost sales performance
Ensure adequate staffing, training, and development across all locations
Safeguard company assets through strong controls and compliance processes
Contribute to the senior leadership team and drive continuous operational improvement

Job Experience and Skills Required:

National Diploma / BTech / Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or similar
5+ years’ experience in Retail, QSR or Hospitality at a senior operational level
Valid driver’s license
Strong leadership and decision-making capability
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced environment
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Self-starter who takes initiative and drives continuous improvement

If you’re ready to lead from the front, coach winning teams and turn operational performance into serious growth, this is your chance to take the reins!

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
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