Bar & Hospitality Manager

The Blue Door

Arrowtown

On-site

NZD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Permanent role with guaranteed hours

Job summary

The Blue Door Bar in Arrowtown invites a charismatic Bar & Hospitality Manager to lead a high-energy front-of-house team. This role blends floor leadership with premium beverage program development, live entertainment coordination, and guest-focused service across The Blue Door and related venues.

You will drive exceptional guest experiences, manage daily operations, mentor staff, and contribute to menu and wine program enhancements while upholding licensing, safety, and service standards.

Qualifications

> At least three years of relevant hospitality management experience.
> Proven experience in premium bar, cocktail or restaurant environments.
> WSET Sommelier qualification.
> Mixologist experience - cocktail development for the group.
> Strong leadership and people management skills.
> Versatility to run bar solo or on the floor.
> Excellent hosting and guest relation abilities.
> Experience coordinating live entertainment/hospitality events.
> Passion for customer service and hospitality.
> Confident managing busy services from the floor.
> Knowledge of beverages, cocktails and responsible service.
> Supervision, training and operational systems experience.
> Availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays.
> Current LCQ and Duty Manager Certificate.

Responsibilities

> Manage day-to-day operation of The Blue Door.
< Deliver exceptional table service and guest experiences.
< Lead, mentor, and motivate front-of-house and bar team.
< Manage budgets, sales, targets and labour costs.
< Develop cocktail menu for bar and group.
< Grow wine program with Sommeliers.
< Create a high-energy, professional service culture.
< Manage reservations, guest flow and floor operations.
< Coordinate live music and events; liaise with performers.
< Ensure presentation, cleanliness and service standards.
< Monitor stock, beverage ordering and supplier relationships.
< Rotate stock and manage across venues.
< Rostering and staff training.
< Address customer feedback professionally.
< Ensure licensing, health & safety compliance and host responsibility.
< Drive sales opportunities and venue performance.

Skills

Hospitality management

Premium bar experience

Leadership

Communication

Live entertainment coordination

Customer service

Cocktails knowledge

Staff supervision & training

LCQ & Duty Manager

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

NZQF Diploma level qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Tucked away in the heart of historic Arrowtown, The Blue Door Bar is known for exceptional cocktails, warm hospitality, tiny room concerts and unforgettable guest experiences. We are looking for a charismatic and experienced Bar & Hospitality Manager to lead the space and elevate every interaction from the moment guests walk through the door.

This is not a “behind-the-bar-only” role. We aren't just looking for someone to pour drinks. We are looking for someone who thrives on personal service, builds genuine rapport with guests, leads from the floor, and creates an atmosphere and memorable service people want to return to. Great drinks meet perfect service!

The Blue Door is part of a Restaurant group including Aosta and Little Aosta. The right candidate will be able to switch between venues with ease to support where needed.

If you are passionate about hospitality, naturally engaging, operationally strong — we would love to hear from you.

The Blue Door Bar – Arrowtown

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Managing the day-to-day operation of the Blue Door

Delivering exceptional table service and guest experiences

Leading, mentoring and motivating the front-of-house and bar team

Managing & reporting of the daily performance - incl - budgets, sales, targets & labour costs

Cocktail Menu development for the Bar and wider Restaurant group

Grow the wine program alongside Sommeliers

Creating a positive, professional and high-energy service culture

Managing reservations, guest flow and floor operations

Coordinating and managing live music and entertainment evenings

Liaising with musicians, performers and contractors to ensure seamless event execution

Creating an atmosphere that enhances guest experience during live entertainment services

Maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness and service execution

Monitoring stock control, beverage ordering and supplier relationships

Stock rotation and management across venues

Roster management and staff training

Handling customer feedback and resolving issues professionally

Ensuring compliance with all licensing, health & safety and host responsibility requirements

Driving sales opportunities and maximizing venue performance

What We’re Looking For

At least three years of relevant hospitality management experience, or a relevant NZQF Diploma-level qualification (or equivalent), with relevant experience as appropriate.