Restaurant and Bar Manager

Scenic Hotel Group; Punakaiki; On-site; NZD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki is seeking a Restaurant and Bar Manager to lead a dynamic team in a stunning West Coast setting. This full-time, permanent role offers 40 hours per week with competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in F&B with supervisory experience, an LCQ, and a Managers Certificate. A relevant hospitality qualification is a plus; own vehicle and licence are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Food & Beverage with supervisory/managerial experience.
• LCQ qualification and a current Managers Certificate.
• Tertiary qualification in hospitality is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Own vehicle and licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department operations and allocate duties.
• Prepare and maintain F&B rosters and attendance records.
• Plan, forecast, and control departmental costs.
• Assist in designing seasonal F&B menus.
• Lead F&B staff and coordinate training.
• Drive patronage and revenues through local marketing.
• Implement service improvements to boost departmental success.

Skills

Supervisory/managerial experience

Verbal communication

Food & Beverage knowledge

Budgeting and cost control

Education

LCQ qualification

Managers Certificate

Hospitality degree/tertiary qualification (advantage)

Job description

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Location: West Coast - Punakaiki

Hours of Work: Guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent position

Salary: $69 000.00 - $72 800.00

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

The Restaurant and Bar Manager role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to grow, take on new challenges, and lead a dynamic team in a stunning West Coast location.

• Oversight of the running of the department including determining work requirements and allocation of duties.
• Preparation and maintenance of Food & Beverage department rosters and attendance records.
• Planning, forecasting, budgeting and controlling all departmental costs.
• Assisting in the design of seasonal food & beverage menus.
• Oversight of day-to-day activity of Food & Beverage staff, and ensuring that training is coordinated, structured, and aligned with service standards.
• Taking a proactive approach to implementing service improvements to drive departmental success.
• Driving patronage and revenues through in-house as well as local marketing.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required

The successful candidate will need to have:

• 3-5 years relevant Food & Beverage experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, and
• An LCQ qualification, and a current Managers Certificate.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in hospitality or related field would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Own vehicle and licence required.

Why Choose Scenic Hotel Group?

We're New Zealand's biggest locally owned hotel group, with 18 properties all over the country.

We Do IT: Now: We act fast “Now” for exceptional guest experiences Right: We get it “Right” from the start, with ongoing training to elevate our service quality. Together: We grow “Together” in a team that boosts our work and guest experiences. Sustainably: We’re fully committed to “Sustainability” driving a positive impact for our planet.

For more opportunities within our group, visit: https://www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz/careers/