Full Time role 30+ hrs per week

Location: Palmerston North
Posted on: 22 April 2026

We’re after a Superstar to join our epic team, and help us take over the world, one burger at a time. If you tick this box and are keen to kick start a full-time career, we have the role for you! 

Alongside the franchisee and a team of managers, you’ll be responsible for organising and controlling the daily operations of a fast-paced food establishment. This includes both traditional retail management and overseeing our restaurant-style service delivery.   

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise a team of 5-15 staff across shifts, including kitchen and front-of-house.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring excellent customer service and smooth workflow.
  • Oversee staff rosters, training, and performance to maintain a high-function team.
  • Follow and monitor operational policies, health & safety, food handling protocols, and Operational Systems Standards.
  • Handle customer queries and feedback, ensuring a consistent and high-quality dining experience.
  • Maintain financial records and daily paperwork requirements, including sales reports, inventory, and staff costs. 

The role will typically be five days per week with two consecutive days off. While we try to keep the roster fixed permanent, flexibility with hours and days to assist with covering annual and sick leave is required however as we operate 7 days a week. This role will require working some weekday day shifts. 

What you need:

  • High energy and positive attitude.
  • A strong work ethic, organised, reliable, and customer focused.
  • Work well autonomously and thrive off responsibility.
  • Ability to multitask, keep calm & solve problems under pressure.
  • Commitment to working in a high energy environment.
  • Hands-on people management, on the job, with a focus on coaching and guidance while working on the front line.
  • Punctual and keen to roll up your sleeves.
  • Epic people & communication skills.
  • Passionate about working in store, both in the kitchen and serving in front of house

Previous hospitality or managerial experience would be a major bonus, but not an absolute deal-breaker.

What you’ll get:

  • Competitive pay rate
  • A kick-ass team culture where you can be your 100% self.
  • Enjoy our Reward & Recognition programme aka free stuff that celebrates your milestones at BurgerFuel.
  • Free food/drink on shift and mate’s rates at every BurgerFuel in NZ
  • Kitted out with a fresh uniform.
  • Access to personal and professional development programmes and First Aid training.
  • 24/7 access to wellbeing advice, counselling and more, through the Employee Assistance Programme.

Keen? Tell us why you’re the one for the job & give us a rundown of who you are. We want the REAL you, BurgerFuel is a place to express your personality - no box tickers here!  

Applicants should have full time availability and the right to work in New Zealand.

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