Bar Manager – Michelin-Star Dining & Wine Program Lead

Amisfield; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

On-site parking

Healthcare cover

Staff discounts

Job summary

Amisfield in Central Otago, New Zealand, renowned for its Michelin-star ambitions, is seeking a Bar Manager to lead our beverage program and guide a high-performing front-of-house team. You will train staff, manage wine lists, and drive guest beverage experiences that reflect New Zealand’s wine story.

You will also focus on cost control, beverage education, and staff development while promoting a collaborative, hospitality-driven culture within a stunning, vineyard-side setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months hospitality and bar experience, preferably in a fine-dining, Michelin star or hatted restaurant environment.
• Bar management expertise with extensive knowledge of all beverage types, especially wine.
• In-depth knowledge of food, wine and beverage operations, styles, and service.
• WSET Level 2 or equivalent Sommelier qualification/experience.
• A current managers licence or meets the requirements to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the restaurant's beverage program.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of all beverages and wines currently sold at Amisfield while transferring that information to staff in a way they can understand and translate to their customers
• Responsible for all beverage training in a structured format and ensuring the FOH team have a clear understanding and how that applies to the guest's experience.
• Understand the general sequence of service and how that relates to beverage/wine service requirements
• Leading and managing staff your team to ensure the best possible beverage experience is provided to our customers.
• Ensure appropriate purchasing and cost control, accounting for variances and wastage.
• Oversee all stocktaking of beverage items and responsible for minimising variance.
• Maximise sales and revenue generation opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Wine knowledge

Bar management

Staff development

Communication

Education

WSET Level 2 or equivalent Sommelier qualification/experience

Job description

Amisfield in Central Otago, New Zealand, renowned for its Michelin-star ambitions, is seeking a Bar Manager to lead our beverage program and guide a high-performing front-of-house team. You will train staff, manage wine lists, and drive guest beverage experiences that reflect New Zealand’s wine story.

You will also focus on cost control, beverage education, and staff development while promoting a collaborative, hospitality-driven culture within a stunning, vineyard-side setting.