Maitre d’/Restaurant Manager

Cardrona Hotel; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic hotel in the beautiful Cardrona Valley is seeking a dedicated Maitre d’/Restaurant Manager to oversee its award-winning restaurant. This hands-on role involves managing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and fostering a cooperative relationship with the kitchen team. With a bustling summer season ahead, this position offers variety and excitement, making it perfect for those passionate about hospitality. If you have at least a year of experience in a busy restaurant and are eager to join a dynamic team, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Staff Accommodation

Sponsorship Available

Immediate Start

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a busy restaurant environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and dinner service of the restaurant.
• Provide professional and efficient service to customers.
• Train new staff and maintain team morale.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Cooperation

Education

Experience in Restaurant Management

Job description

! This is NOT an office position, please read the following job description carefully BEFORE you apply !

Are you planning to come to Wanaka? The Cardrona Hotel is looking for a professional/career Maitre d’/Restaurant Manager to join our team.

We are one of New Zealand’s oldest and most iconic hotels, situated in the beautiful Cardrona Valley halfway between Wanaka and Queenstown.

You will oversee our award-winning restaurant and be hands-on involved in our day-to-day operations and dinner service, which means taking the role of a Maitre d’, running food, and organising other wait staff. Our busy hotel hosts many functions, events, and weddings this summer, which means lots of variety to keep you on your toes!

We are looking for a reliable and proactive candidate who has an eye for detail, strong communication skills, and is highly customer service oriented. At least 1 year of experience in a busy restaurant is required.

Other duties and responsibilities include:

1. Provide professional, efficient, and courteous service to customers
2. Maintain our award-winning hospitality reputation
3. Develop a professional and cooperative relationship with the kitchen team and our functions manager
4. Maintain a high level of morale and team cooperation
5. Train new staff
6. Run food, clear tables, and help where needed

This role is rostered full-time on the floor (NOT in the office!), 35+ hours per week with an immediate start. We require a minimum commitment until the end of the upcoming summer season/until after Easter 2024.

We have staff accommodation available.

A valid work visa must be held by any potential staff. Sponsorship may be available to the right candidate.

If you think this role is made for you, please email your cover letter and CV to Lysann at [e-mail]

Wages: $27-$30 depending on experience