Autonomous General Manager - Lead Pub & Grow with Owners

The Good Home Coast; Papamoa; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real autonomy and direct access to the

Staff discounts across all venues

Growth opportunities within expanding,

Job summary

The Good Home Coast Papamoa is looking for a General Manager to take full ownership of the pub. You’ll report to the owners and run the venue as if it were your own, overseeing budgets, people, and operations to deliver a standout guest experience.

You will lead the front-of-house team, plan events and local promotions, ensure liquor licensing and health and safety compliance, and work closely with the kitchen to create a seamless front‑to‑back guest journey.

Qualifications

• NZ Duty Manager certificate required.
• 3+ years pub/bar mgmt experience.
• Availability for Friday and Saturday nights and weekends.
• Strong numbers sense and ability to improve them.
• People-first leadership with team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full P&L ownership: budgets, wage %, COGS, weekly reporting to owners.
• Lead FOH team: recruit, roster, train, set standards.
• Plan and grow events, functions and local promotions.
• Ensure licence, host responsibility, health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with kitchen to deliver a great front-to-back guest experience.
• Be the face of the pub, greet and farewell guests and support locals.

Skills

People leadership

Financial acumen

Event planning

Job description

The Good Home Coast Papamoa is looking for a General Manager to take full ownership of the pub. You’ll report to the owners and run the venue as if it were your own, overseeing budgets, people, and operations to deliver a standout guest experience.

You will lead the front-of-house team, plan events and local promotions, ensure liquor licensing and health and safety compliance, and work closely with the kitchen to create a seamless front‑to‑back guest journey.