Junior Store Manager Talent Ramp Up - Gauteng

Think you've got what it takes to lead a team, deliver amazing customer experiences, and grow your career with one of the fastest-growing brands around? Then we want to hear from you!

We're on an exciting regional growth journey and are looking for energetic, passionate, and driven individuals to join our Junior Store Manager Ramp-Up Programme. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment where hard work, leadership, and ambition are recognised and rewarded.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Supporting the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of the store
  • Leading, motivating, and developing team members to deliver their very best
  • Ensuring exceptional customer service and creating memorable guest experiences
  • Assisting with staff scheduling, stock control, and daily administration
  • Driving sales and helping the store achieve its targets
  • Maintaining brand standards, cleanliness, and food safety requirements
  • Monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
  • Stepping up to manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, or junior management role
  • A passion for people, service, and leadership
  • A positive attitude and a hands-on approach
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • A willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 / Matric certificate (essential)
  • Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a supervisory, Team Leader, Assistant Manager, or Junior Store Manager role within the QSR, fast food, restaurant, retail, or hospitality industry
  • Proven experience leading and managing teams
  • Strong understanding of customer service principles
  • Experience with stock control and cash handling
  • Basic computer literacy and administrative skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays
  • Reliable transport to and from work
  • A clear criminal record
  • South African citizenship or a valid work permit
  • A strong desire to build a long-term career in operations and progress into senior leadership roles
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...