Shift Manager - Gisborne

Burger King; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Staff discount card

Kiwi Owned

Job summary

Burger King NZ is seeking Shift Managers for our Gisborne Region restaurants. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will supervise a small team, coach staff and ensure fast, high-quality service.

Permanent full-time position with guaranteed 40 hours per week and shifts including nights and weekends. Salary $59-62K gross per annum, plus benefits such as a free meal each shift and a staff discount card. Kiwi-owned with opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a supervisory/leadership role in fast food/hospitality or retail.
• Strong verbal and written communication to motivate a team.
• Experience onboarding new employees and running training sessions a plus.
• Comfort with handling stock deliveries and basic inventory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on leadership, supervise a small team of fast food staff.
• Ensure quick, high-quality food preparation and service.
• Maintain operational standards including food safety and customer experience.
• Resolve issues promptly and escalate when needed to ensure smooth service.
• Uphold health & safety requirements for all staff and customers.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Staff training

Inventory handling

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Joining BK as a Shift Manager is the perfect career-step towardsrestaurant management!

Thisis a brilliant time to join BK. Burger King NZ is now 100% kiwi-owned and we'reall about growth and creating a great place to work.

Weare on the hunt for a couple of Shift Managers at our BK Restaurants in the Gisborne Region.

You must be able to work some night and weekendshifts!

Asa Shift Manager, you are responsible for:

• Thisis a hands-on position, you will also work to make and serve: big, bold,deliciousness (great burgers) to everyone.
• Supervisea small team of Fast Food workers (Cooks & Kitchen Hands) and support themto be successful by coaching, ensuring breaks are taken etc.
• Ensurethat all operational standards are met, including food safety, quality andcustomer measures.
• Problemsolve should issues arise and elevate to experts as required e.g. if kitchenmachinery require repairing.
• Ensurethe Health & Safety of all employees.
• Assistswith Promoting Restaurant Profitability e.g. focus on costs and maximisingcustomer opportunities.

Whatwe offer you:

• Permanentemployment
• Salary: $59-62K gross per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Guaranteedhours of 40 hours per week to be worked over any 5 days of the week, Monday toSunday.
• Hoursand days of work will depending on the rostered shifts you are assigned.
• Additionalhours, if agreed, are also paid (hours over 80 per fortnight)
• Opportunity to continue to learn and grow your career with us!
• Best Benefits: Free meal every shift, an employee Tahua Group discount card that gets half price discounts at BK, Starbucks, Popeyes, No.1 Shoes / Hannahs and Resonate.
• Kiwi Owned: We’re 100% owned by a great Kiwi company who are investing in us.

Requirements:

• At least 1 years team management experience and overseeing the duties of Team Members in Fast Food or similar food, Hospitality or Retail environment.
• Exceptionalcommunication skills with the ability to create a positive culture and workingenvironment.
• Experience on how to on-board new employees and with staff training and motivation (advantage).
• Unpacking stock deliveries and inventory (involves heavy lifting).