Restaurant Manager
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Job Location:
Queenstown-Lakes District - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
$ 31 - 35
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Wai Hospitality Group our philosophy is simple 100% Hospitality. That means we care deeply about our people our guests and our suppliers.
We operate three of Queenstowns most loved restaurants Public Kitchen & BarFinz Seafood & Grill andBella Cucina each with its own character menu and loyal following.
Were now looking for experienced Restaurant Managers to join our team and lead a venue. Youll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of the restaurant while mentoring the leadership team creating memorable experiences for our guests and delivering on business performance goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee daily FOH operations ensuring excellent service and guest satisfaction.
- Provide clear leadership to Assistant Managers and Supervisors.
- Manage recruitment onboarding training and performance of FOH staff.
- Maintain compliance with key legislation including liquor licensing H&S food safety and employment law.
- Handle escalated guest concerns and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
- Coordinate bookings events and set menu functions.
- Oversee ordering monthly stocktakes and cash handling procedures.
- Monitor KPIs such as spend per head cost control and online reviews and implement strategies for improvement.
What We Offer:
- Pay rate $31 to $35 depending on experience
- Performance incentive programe
- Staff discounts across all venues
- Supportive team culture and career development opportunities
- Accommodation available for the right candidate
About You:
- Minimum 3 years hospitality experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role
- Current Managers Certificate or LCQ qualification to apply for it.
- Passionate about customer service and leading high-performing teams
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (citizen resident or valid work visa holder).
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Hospitality Experience
- Cost Management
- Assistant Manager Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Computer Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Restaurant Management
- Retail Management
About Company
Bella Cucina, was set up so we could share our love of Italy and our passion for good food and wine. Our philosophy at Bella is to provide fresh, flavoursome food with that something special, in a warm relaxed atmosphere.
