You've run a shift before. You know what it takes to keep a QSR floor moving - staff on point, food out fast and right, customers walking away happy. Here you'd be the person the Branch Manager leans on to make that happen every day, not just when things go wrong. You'll be on your feet through peak trade, making decisions under pressure, and answering for the numbers alongside your manager. If you want a desk job, this isn't it. If you want real accountability for a real store, keep reading.

What the job actually looks like

• Co-own the store's sales targets and day-to-day operational efficiency alongside the Branch Manager.
• Staff the floor with the right people, and keep them sharp on standards and pace.
• Keep product quality and customer satisfaction consistent, shift after shift.
• Run the team in line with Hungry Lion's policies and procedures - no shortcuts.

What we need from you

• Successful completion of high school.
• 2 years' experience in a supervisory role specifically in a QSR environment.
• Advantage: a tertiary qualification.

What you get

• A second-in-command seat in a store backed by a 500+ store, multi-country brand.
• Room to grow into a Branch Manager role as Hungry Lion expands.
• Hands-on leadership experience, not just a title.

Who we are
Hungry Lion started as one store in Stellenbosch in 1997, built on great food and genuine energy. Today that idea runs across 500+ stores in multiple African countries, and we're still growing — backed by smart use of AI and technology and people who think differently. Whether you're on the floor, in the kitchen, or at HQ, you shape what this brand becomes. The best of Hungry Lion is still ahead, and we're looking for people who want to help build it.