Restaurant Manager

JobSpace; Otago; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Otago is seeking a dedicated Restaurant Manager for a full-time role with a minimum of 30 hours per week. You will lead daily operations, train staff, and coordinate menus with the chefs to deliver excellent service.

Qualifications include an LCQ and Manager’s License, a NZ Level 5 qualification or two years of relevant experience, and a clean driving/criminal record. Applicants must have valid NZ work rights or citizenship.

Qualifications

• Must hold LCQ and Manager's License.
• Minimum Level 5 qualification or two years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership in managing staff and events.

Responsibilities

• Run smooth restaurant operations, balancing service, training, and rostering.
• Plan menus in consultation with the chefs.
• Organize events and functions with proper planning.
• Manage purchases, pricing, and budgeting for optimal profit.
• Maintain accurate stock records and financial transactions.
• Engage with customers to assess satisfaction and drive improvements.
• Ensure dining facilities meet health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commitment

LCQ & Manager's License

Education

NZ Level 5 qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a hardworking candidate for the role of Restaurant Manager in Otago. It is a full‑time permanent role with a minimum guaranteed 30 hours of work per week, and we are looking for someone whom we can rely on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run smooth operations of the restaurant. Juggling great service, training and rostering your team, planning for future growth, is all in a day’s work.
• Must be able to plan the menus to be served in the restaurant in consultation with the chefs.
• Organize events and functions, make proper plans and arrangements for the gathering.
• Manage purchases and pricing with the suppliers and carefully prepare a budget for optimal profit.
• Maintain accurate records of stock levels.
• Manage financial transactions of the restaurants and maintain good record-keeping.
• Having discussions with the customers to assess if the customers are satisfied with the meals and services provided.
• Value customer feedback and develop strategies for continuous improvements.
• Assuring that the dining facilities meet the health and safety regulations.
• Ensure that everything is clean, functional and of suitable/presentable appearance.
• Select and train the waiting and kitchen staff along with supervising the staff.
• May be required to take the reservations/bookings.
• Must greet the guests and assist them in taking orders when required.

Additional Requirement

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrate leadership in managing staff groups and major events
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the willingness to be a team player
• Commitment to get the job done
• Must hold LCQ and Manager’s License to manage a high-performing team
• Minimum Level 5 qualification OR two years of relevant work experience

The successful candidate must have a clean driving & criminal record.

The applicants must be New Zealand citizens, or residents or have valid work rights.