Bar & Restaurant Shift Manager

Christchurch Casino; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform provided

Fully subsidised medical insurance

On-the-job training

Discounted car parking

Job summary

Christchurch Casino is seeking a confident leader to oversee the day-to-day flow of our busy front-of-house bars operation. You’ll work with the F&B Operations Manager to keep momentum on the floor and deliver memorable guest experiences across our venues.

Based in Christchurch, evenings and weekends are typical, with a focus on leadership, staff development, and ensuring host responsibility procedures are followed. A minimum of two years in a senior F&B role is required.

Qualifications

• At least two years' senior food & beverage experience.
• Willingness to obtain a Duty Manager licence.
• Experience leading busy bar/restaurant teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day flow of busy front-of-house bars operation.
• Support your team on the floor to maintain momentum and guest service.
• Help deliver memorable guest experiences across Christchurch Casino venues (Premium Lounge, Skylark Bar & Lounge, Monza Sports Bar, The Café).
• Maintain and enforce Host Responsibility procedures.
• Assist with Duty Manager duties as required.
• Lead and train staff to uphold high service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Guest experience

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Ready to step into a role where no two shifts are the same? This is your chance to join the energetic Christchurch Casino Food & Beverage team and be part of the action in one of the city’s most dynamic hospitality settings.

• Join the buzz of one of Christchurch’s most exciting entertainment destinations
• Lead a fun, fast-moving team in a vibrant casino hospitality environment
• Enjoy great benefits, development opportunities, and a supportive team culture

We’re looking for a confident, motivated leader to help oversee the day-to-day flow of our busy front-of-house bars operation. Working alongside the F&B Operations Manager and Assistant F&B Operations Manager, you’ll keep the momentum high, support your team on the floor, and help deliver memorable guest experiences across our lively casino venues.

You’ll thrive in the fast pace of casino hospitality, using sound judgement, maturity, and a calm approach to make smart operational decisions while keeping your team supported and motivated. To hit the ground running, you’ll bring at least two years previous experience in a senior food and beverage role.

You will be responsible for maintaining and enforcing our Host Responsibility procedures as well as assisting with Duty Manager Duties as and when required.

You’ll also play a key part in lifting the guest experience across our F&B outlets – Premium Lounge, Skylark Bar & Lounge, Monza Sports Bar and The Café – helping deliver the high-energy service standards our casino is known for.

The ideal candidates will have:

• Leadership experience within a busy bar/restaurant environment
• Sound knowledge of Beer, Wine and Spirits
• Hold or be willing to obtain a Duty Manager licence
• Proven team building and leadership skills
• Ability to lead and train staff
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative and flexible approach

This role is primarily based around evenings and weekends but being flexible and having the ability to work a variety of shifts across our opening hours is key.

If you love the buzz of hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to build your career in a large multi-outlet casino operation, this is a role where you can really make your mark. With great people, constant variety, and exciting development opportunities, there’s never a dull moment at Christchurch Casino.

What’s in it for you?

• A fantastic career opportunity in one of Christchurch’s best-known entertainment venues
• On-the-job training and development to help grow your hospitality career
• Free uniform provided and laundered regularly
• Fully subsidised medical insurance after 6 months of employment
• A fun social club and team culture
• Discounted car parking plus plenty more great perks

Applicants must be over 20 years of age and be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. You must be either a New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a current and open work visa with at least 12 months until expiry.