Restaurant Manager at Drive Your Dream

Drive Your Dream; Rotorua; Vor Ort; NZD 41.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Drive Your Dream in Rotorua, NZ is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations of the bar and eatery. This full-time, on-site role offers 32–40 hours per week and a pay rate of NZD 30–35 per hour, with opportunities for career growth in a vibrant, casual-luxe venue.

You will oversee service quality, staff rosters, bookings, and events while maintaining food safety standards and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes guest experience and efficient costs control to maximise margins.

Qualifikationen

• At least 2 years of relevant hospitality management experience.
• Level 4 or higher qualification.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily operations of the restaurant and bar to ensure smooth service.
• Manage staff rosters, training, and performance to maintain service standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, licensing, and health & safety obligations.
• Monitor sales, costs, and inventory; implement cost-control measures to maximise margins.
• Plan and support promotions, events, and guest experiences to attract patrons.

Kenntnisse

Experience in hospitality management

Qualification level 4+

Ausbildung

Level 4 or higher qualification in Hospitality

Jobbeschreibung

Apply for Restaurant Manager at Drive Your Dream in Rotorua, N, NZ. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Pay rate - $30 -$35 per hour
Weekly working hours 32-40

Role Purpose

The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the bar and eatery, ensuring high-quality food and beverage service, efficient business performance, and an excellent customer experience consistent with the venue’s relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.

Key Job Duties

• Operational Management: Plan, organise, and control the daily operations of the bar and eatery, ensuring smooth service during peak and non-peak hours. Oversee opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and reconciliation of daily sales. Ensure efficient coordination between kitchen and front-of-house operations. Manage bookings, private events, and functions, including customer requirements and service delivery.
• Staff Management: Recruit, train, and supervise front-of-house and bar staff. Prepare staff rosters in line with business demand (including weekends, evenings, and events). Monitor staff performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to service standards. Ensure compliance with employment agreements, workplace policies, and health & safety obligations.
• Customer Service & Experience: Maintain a high standard of customer service aligned with the venue’s "casual-luxe" and welcoming atmosphere. Handle customer feedback, complaints, and special requests professionally. Ensure consistent delivery of quality food, beverages, and service standards.
• Financial & Business Performance: Monitor sales performance, costs, and profitability of the business. Control stock levels, ordering, and supplier relationships for food and beverages. Implement cost-control measures to minimise wastage and maximise margins. Prepare reports on sales, staffing costs, and operational performance.
• Compliance & Licensing: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, alcohol licensing laws, and hygiene standards. Maintain records required under NZ legislation (e.g., Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, Food Act). Ensure responsible service of alcohol and supervise host responsibility practices.
• Marketing & Business Development: Support promotional activities, themed nights, and events to attract customers (e.g., live music, functions). Maintain relationships with regular customers and local community stakeholders. Assist in developing strategies to increase patronage and revenue.

Skill Requirement

The applicant must meet one of the following: At least 2 years of relevant work experience OR Level 4 or higher qualification.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 - 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person