Duty Manager | The Bog

NZ Venue Co LTD; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Relocation assistance

Supportive leadership

Permanent full-time

Job summary

The Bog in Christchurch, part of Australian Venue Co., is seeking a motivated Duty Manager to join our leadership team. This permanent full-time role offers an hourly rate of NZ$27.70–$32.60 and the chance to grow your hospitality career within a supportive group.

You’ll lead day-to-day operations, develop your team, uphold service standards and contribute to a vibrant guest experience at one of Christchurch’s iconic venues.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in hospitality.
• Minimum 1 year as a Duty Manager.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Current LCQ and Manager's Certificate, or ability to obtain them.
• Full working rights in New Zealand or eligibility for an appropriate visa.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the venue.
• Lead from the front and support the team.
• Develop and coach staff; maintain service standards.
• Help drive overall venue performance.
• Create a positive, fast-paced, team-oriented culture.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

LCQ

Manager's Certificate

Job description

Looking for your next hospitality leadership opportunity in New Zealand? The Bog is one of Christchurch's most established and well-known venues, and we're looking for a motivated Duty Manager to join our leadership team. This is an opportunity to develop your career within a supportive hospitality group while enjoying everything Christchurch has to offer. What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive hourly rate of NZ$27.70 - $32.60 per hour
• Career development opportunities within Australian Venue Co.
• Staff discounts across AVC venues
• Supportive leadership team and positive workplace culture
• Opportunity to make your mark in one of Christchurch's most iconic hospitality venues
• Ongoing training and development
• Potential relocation support for successful interstate or international candidates

About the Role As Duty Manager, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the venue while helping deliver exceptional guest experiences. You'll lead from the front, support and develop your team, maintain service standards, and assist in driving overall venue performance. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and building strong team culture.

What We're Looking For

• Previous hospitality leadership experience
• Preferably a minimum of 1 year experience as a Duty Manager
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Current LCQ and Manager's Certificate, or the ability to obtain them
• Full working rights in New Zealand or eligibility for an appropriate visa

About The Bog

Located in the heart of Christchurch, The Bog is a popular Irish pub known for great food, live entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere. It's a venue with strong community connections and a reputation for delivering memorable guest experiences.

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we'd love to hear from you.

Make your career one to remember at Aus Venue Co. The work you do will directly impact everyone of our customers and our aim is to ensure our employees are provided with the support and knowledge to exceed our customers’ expectations.

Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation. We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.

Turn your hospo job into a rewarding career Whether you’re already in a hospitality management role or you’re ready for career progression into management, you can take the next step with Australian Venue Co. We’re passionate about training & developing our team members and providing internal career advancement opportunities.

At AVC, we turn hospo jobs into careers! Join our team & get access to our AdVanCe Career Pathways program, our in-house development program that is tailored to the hospitality industry.

If your next step is to become a Duty Manager, Assistant Venue Manager or Venue Manager, we can support you on your career journey.