Restaurant & Bar Manager - Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Group; Punakaiki; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scenic Hotel Group in Punakaiki, NZ is seeking an experienced Restaurant and Bar Manager to lead our busy F&B team at a stunning West Coast property.

You will oversee rosters, budgeting, and menu design, coach staff to deliver exceptional service, and drive guest revenues through local marketing. LCQ and Managers Certificate are required, with a tertiary hospitality qualification seen as an advantage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant Food & Beverage experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the Food & Beverage department.
• Prepare rosters, attendance records, and manage budgeting.
• Assist in designing seasonal Food & Beverage menus.
• Oversee training to ensure service standards is coordinated and aligned.
• Drive patronage and revenues through in-house and local marketing.

Skills

Food & Beverage experience

Supervisory experience

Verbal communication

Education

LCQ qualification

Managers Certificate

Hospitality qualification

Job description

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 implimenting 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.