Restaurant Manager

Huka Lodge; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Huka Lodge in New Zealand is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee dining experiences, lead a small team, and ensure exceptional guest service. The role includes coordinating wine selections and pairings to elevate meals, while maintaining a welcoming, high-standard environment on-site.

The successful candidate will bring proven hospitality leadership, a passion for regional produce, and strong communication to train and develop staff, handle high-pressure service, and delight guests with a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of NZ wines (advantage).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, train and develop the team.
• Passion for fresh regional produce.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Friendly, customer focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Skills

Proven experience

NZ wine knowledge

Communication

Leadership & training

Fresh regional produce passion

Pressure handling

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

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Dining at Huka Lodge – guests’ gather to make each other’s acquaintance, share stories of their day and enjoy the superb cuisine. Our Restaurant Manager will drive this ritual through carefully chosen exceptional wines to compliment guests’ dining experience.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a similar position
• Strong knowledge of NZ wines (advantage)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, train and develop the team
• Passion for fresh regional produce
• Ability to work under pressure
• Friendly, customer focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude