Restaurant Manager

Millbrook; Arrowtown; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff discounts

Staff meals every day

Dedicated Learning & Development

Free onsite parking

Social and wellbeing events

Daily travel allowance

Job summary

Millbrook Resort is seeking a Restaurant Manager for Kobe Cuisine, our Japanese-inspired restaurant. You will lead the front-of-house team, ensure exceptional service and seamless dinner experiences, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced five-star environment.

Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, training, stock management, and collaborating with the kitchen to maintain high standards. Arrowtown location with a permanent, full-time role and weekend/evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant previous experience in a similar position in a busy five-star hotel/resort.
• Licence Controller Qualification completed.
• A current Manager’s Certificate is preferable.
• High level of communication skills (written & verbal).
• Proven ability and desire to continually provide superior customer service.
• Excellent management and organisational skills.
• Proven experience in stock take and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house team at Kobe Cuisine and oversee daily restaurant operations.
• Manage guest feedback and drive service excellence by leading by example.
• Recruit, onboard, and train staff; manage stock and cost control.
• Collaborate with kitchen brigade to ensure seamless dining experiences.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, teamwork and operational excellence.
• Flexibility with hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Stock control

Training staff

Teamwork

Staff motivation

Education

Licence Controller Qualification

Manager's Certificate

Tools

Agylysis POS

Job description

Wehave an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and natural leader who loveshospitality to be a part of our world-class and high performing team!

ProudlyAwarded New Zealand’s Leading Resort at the 2025 World TravelAwards.

Ourwork ethos is nurturing and supportive. We are the Millbrook family and takegreat pride being one of New Zealand’s best places to work.

Overview

Set on 650 acres of lush green fairways, rollinghills and gentle streams, Millbrook Resort is an internationally acclaimed,luxury lifestyle resort, and we are proud to be an employer of choice withinNew Zealand.We seek exceptionalpeople like yourself who are passionate about the guest experience to come andjoin our five-star team!

TheRole

AsRestaurant Manager, you will lead our front-of-house team at Kobe Cuisine,Millbrook's Japanese-inspired restaurant, ensuring exceptional service andseamless evening dining experiences for our guests.

Thisis a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-pacedrestaurant environment, is passionate about hospitality, and takes pride indelivering memorable dining experiences. You will oversee daily restaurantoperations, lead and develop the front-of-house team, collaborate closely withthe kitchen brigade, manage guest feedback, and drive service excellencethrough leading by example.

KobeCuisine offers a refined dining experience inspired by Japanese flavours,techniques, and hospitality. As Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role inmaintaining high service standards, creating a positive team culture, andensuring every guest receives the warm, personalised service for whichMillbrook Resort is renowned.

Youwill also take an active role in recruitment, onboarding, training, stockmanagement, and continuous improvement, helping to foster a culture ofprofessionalism, teamwork, and operational excellence.

SuccessProfile

• Two years ofrelevant previous experience in a similar position in a busy five-starHotel/Resort required.
• Must havecompleted a Licence Controller Qualification.
• A currentManager’s Certificate is preferable.
• High level ofcommunication skills (written & verbal).
• Proven abilityand desire to continually provide superior customer service.
• Excellentmanagement and organisational skills.
• Provenexperience in stockake and cost control required.
• Knowledge ofAgylysis POS system desirable.
• Experience intraining and motivating staff, coupled with a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Ability towork flexible hours including weekends, evening shifts and public holidays.
• DriversLicence is preferable, owing to Arrowtown location and shift patterns - youmust be able to make your own way to and from work.

Location: Arrowtown, Queenstown

Hours: Permanent, full time guaranteed 30 hours perweek

Working at Millbrook

We believe our people are our greatest asset and loverecognising and rewarding our team. We actively support your growth anddevelopment within hospitality. When you join our team, you will enjoy a rangeof benefits, including:

• Exclusive discounts on resort products andservices
• Complimentary staff meals every day
• Dedicated Learning & Developmentopportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Social and wellbeing events, staff parties andmore
• A daily travel allowance if you live more than25km from the resort