{"id":26795,"date":"2024-09-12T16:51:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T06:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/?p=26795"},"modified":"2024-10-11T15:40:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T04:40:49","slug":"katies-sizzling-journey-at-nandos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/katies-sizzling-journey-at-nandos\/","title":{"rendered":"Katie&#8217;s Sizzling Journey at Nando&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150356728 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150356728 BCX0\">\u201cNando\u2019s is not just about chicken. Sure, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150356728 BCX0\">that\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150356728 BCX0\"> a big part of it, but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150356728 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150356728 BCX0\"> all about the people who make the chicken!\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW150356728 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In one of our most exciting interviews to date, Katie from Nando\u2019s shares just how far a career in grilling can really take you (spoiler alert: it can take you to Botswana!)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After starting out as a Nandoca, or team member, around six years ago, Katie began working her way up the ranks and now occupies the role of assistant manager (or Assistant Patr\u00e3o as Nando\u2019s likes to call it)! The best part is that\u2019s not all! Her career with Nando\u2019s has seen her travelling all around the world, competing in the Master Griller competition, and upskilling every step of the way!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tune into our latest interview as Katie shares her expert insight into:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Successfully navigating your career journey<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All the best bits about working with the Nando\u2019s family<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How her role with Nando\u2019s has challenged her ideas about the hospitality industry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The way that Nando\u2019s prioritises growth within the company<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And much, much more!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"o-fluid-object o-fluid-object--4by3\" data-aspectratio=\"0.66667\"><iframe title=\"From Team Member to Master Griller: Katie\u2019s Sizzling Journey at Nando\u2019s\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HHFzbW7jI9w?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Find Out More<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With over 1,200 restaurants across 30 countries, it\u2019s no exaggeration to call Nando\u2019s a true global staple in the chicken industry! What\u2019s more, their values and principles are also super inspiring (so if the delicious chicken doesn\u2019t sell you, their company ethos likely will).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018Changing Lives, Together\u2019 is how Nando\u2019s describes their global purpose, which pertains to changing the world around us by making a real difference in the lives of others. This mission starts with their team because, as the Nando\u2019s puts it, \u201cwhen they\u2019re being their best, brilliant selves, epic things happen.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To start your inspiring journey with other passionate Nandocas, head over to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/employers\/nandos\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">employer profile<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> today and take that first step!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Video Transcript<\/h2>\n<p><em>It might surprise people to know that Nando&#8217;s is not just about chicken. Sure, that&#8217;s a big part of it, but it&#8217;s all about the people who make the chicken.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hi, my name is Katie, and I&#8217;m an Assistant Restaurant Manager, or Assistant Patrao, as Nando&#8217;s calls it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I started at Nando&#8217;s around six years ago. I began as a Nandoca or team member, worked my way up to Buddy Trainer, then to Shift Leader, and now I&#8217;m an Assistant Patrao.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some of my favourite aspects about working for Nando&#8217;s is that it&#8217;s truly a people-first company. All of our Nandocas share core values of passion, pride, integrity, courage, and family, and I can honestly say that all of us live and breathe these values every single day.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I had the amazing opportunity to represent Australia in a competition called Master Griller, where Nandocas from all over the world put their skills on the grill to the test. I travelled to Malaysia and competed against the best of the best and was crowned the International Master Griller. Now I get to do it all again this year in Botswana, but this time as a tasting judge.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This experience has heavily challenged my preconceptions about working in hospitality. I never would have thought that I would get so many amazing opportunities working in this industry, especially starting off as a part-time employee. I didn&#8217;t think I would learn so many skills and behaviours that I would carry with me for the rest of my life.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I wish more young people knew that Nando&#8217;s is all about growth within the company. We offer an 8-week training programme called Bright Futures for Nandocas or external hires who wish to step up into management positions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If I could go back to my younger high school self, I would tell them to take every single opportunity. If it&#8217;s good, then great; if it&#8217;s bad, then it&#8217;s a learning curve. I think that&#8217;s how we all grow as individuals\u2014by experiencing things and figuring things out as we go.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cNando\u2019s is not just about chicken. 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