PM Restaurant and Event Supervisor

The Canterbury Club Inc; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Uniforms provided

Great coffee

Continued professional development

Job summary

The Canterbury Club Inc is seeking an experienced hospitality professional to lead our evening restaurant, bar and event service in Christchurch. This frontline, high-energy role focuses on setting the standard on the floor, mentoring the team, and delivering warm, polished service to our members and guests.

You will spend most time on the floor and behind the bar, with opportunities for light administration such as beverage list input and supplier communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in restaurant, bar or events service in premium or member-focused environments.
• Strong hosting and rapport-building abilities.
• Comfortable guiding floor teams during busy evening service.
• Wine/beverage knowledge is advantageous but not essential.
• Calm, organised leadership with hands-on involvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening restaurant, bar and event service from setup to close.
• Deliver warm, attentive, polished service to members and guests.
• Coach junior staff in service standards and guest interaction.
• Support set‑up, delivery, and pack-down of private functions and events.
• Contribute to beverage program ideas and supplier relationships.

Skills

Service leadership

Staff coaching

Guest relations

Communication

Reliability

Education

Manager's Certificate

Job description

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The Canterbury Club Inc – Christchurch, South Island

Established in 1872, The Canterbury Club is a landmark of Christchurch’s inner-city history. Situated along the Avon River, we provide a sophisticated sanctuary for our co-ed membership. With a traditional billiards room, health club, and refined dining spaces, we pride ourselves on a service standard that honours our heritage while embracing modern hospitality excellence.

We offer a rare "hospo" lifestyle: primarily Monday to Friday, closed on Public Holidays (except ANZAC Day), and nearly a full month off over the summer festive season.

About The Canterbury Club

Established in 1872, The Canterbury Club is a landmark of Christchurch’s inner-city history. Situated along the Avon River, we provide a sophisticated sanctuary for our co-ed membership. With a traditional billiards room, health club, and refined dining spaces, we pride ourselves on a service standard that honours our heritage while embracing modern hospitality excellence.

We offer a rare "hospo" lifestyle: primarily Monday to Friday, closed on Public Holidays (except ANZAC Day), and nearly a full month off over the summer festive season.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced hospitality professional to lead our evening restaurant, bar, and event service. This is a hands‑on, guest‑facing role focused on elevating and setting the standard on the floor, supporting the team, and ensuring members and guests receive warm, polished, and consistent service. An interest in wine and beverages is welcome, but this is first and foremost a service leadership role.

Important Note: This is a frontline, high‑energy evening service role. You will spend approximately most of your time on the floor and behind the bar, leading normal restaurant and event service, supporting other team members, and engaging with members and guests. The role may involve light administration, including beverage list input, supplier communication, and occasional support for member bottle sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Evening Service Leadership: Lead restaurant, bar, and event service with confidence, setting the tone for the team and ensuring smooth, professional delivery from set‑up through to close.

• Exceptional Member and Guest Service: Deliver warm, attentive, and polished service, acting as a senior point of support for the floor team during evening trade.

• Team Support and Mentorship: Coach junior staff in practical service standards, including hosting, table service, bar service, and confident guest interaction.

• Event Delivery: Support the set‑up, delivery, and pack‑down of private functions, member events, and regular dining service, helping ensure each occasion runs smoothly.

• Beverage Knowledge and Sales Support: Bring an interest in wine, spirits, and beverages where helpful, including offering recommendations when appropriate and contributing ideas for the beverage programme as time allows.

About You

You are a confident hospitality professional who enjoys leading from the floor. You take pride in calm, organised evening service, clear communication, and making members and guests feel genuinely looked after. Wine knowledge is helpful, but your strength is service leadership, reliability, and the ability to bring a team with you.

• Service‑First Experience: Proven experience in restaurant, bar, or events service, ideally in a premium or member‑focused environment where detail and consistency matter.

• “Host” Mentality: You are warm, professional, and confident with members and guests, with a natural ability to build rapport and create a welcoming atmosphere.

• Evening Leadership: Comfortable being the senior anchor on the floor during busy evening services, guiding the team while remaining hands‑on and present.

• Beverage Interest: Wine or beverage knowledge, WSET/CMS training, supplier relationships, or experience supporting beverage sales would be an advantage, but are not essential.

• Reliability and Composure: You are organised, dependable, and calm under pressure, with the maturity to keep service standards high across restaurant, bar, and event operations.

Why Join Us?

• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy your weekends back and a guaranteed summer holiday.

• Competitive Compensation: A leading hourly rate that reflects your seniority and professionalism.

• Historic Environment: Work in one of the most beautiful and storied venues in New Zealand.

• Practical Perks: High‑quality staff meals, professional uniforms, and great coffee provided.

Please note that applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. A current Manager's Certificate, or obtaining one in the first 90 days, is required for this role.

Due to the number of expected applications, only those that have been shortlisted will be contacted.