Restaurant Manager Needed

Hanfoodservice; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wyndham Club in Auckland is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead the opening team and set the standards, culture, and service style from day one.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, working with the General Manager to ensure high standards of service, people, and guest experience. This hands-on role emphasizes leadership, coaching and delivering memorable hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Restaurant Manager in hospitality.
• Hands-on leadership with a focus on guest experience.
• Experience organising rosters and staffing for service periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the restaurant team to maintain a professional workplace culture.
• Oversee daily service to ensure high hospitality standards.
• Train, coach and develop team members for service excellence.
• Manage rosters and staffing levels to support smooth operations.
• Maintain presentation, service and cleanliness standards.
• Ensure responsible service of alcohol and host responsibility requirements.
• Address guest feedback professionally and resolve issues.
• Monitor restaurant operations, stock and overall guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Guest experience

Training

Job description

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Auckland City The Wyndham Club

The Wyndham Club | Auckland

The Wyndham Club is a new hospitality destination with a strong focus on exceptional food, drinks, service and guest experience. We are looking for an experienced and energetic Restaurant Manager to join our opening team and help establish the standards, culture and service style of the venue from day one.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who enjoys being hands‑on, leading a team and creating memorable experiences for guests.

THE ROLE

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the restaurant, working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team to ensure consistently high standards across service, people and guest experience.

You will:

• Lead and motivate the restaurant team, creating a positive and professional workplace culture
• Oversee daily service and ensure exceptional standards of hospitality
• Train, coach and develop team members
• Manage rosters, breaks and staffing levels to support smooth service
• Maintain high standards of presentation, service and cleanliness
• Ensure responsible service of alcohol and compliance with Host Responsibility requirements
• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally
• Monitor restaurant operations, stock and