Venue Manager | New Opening | Wellington CBD

Compass Group New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Performance incentives

Benefits package

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group New Zealand, invites applications for Venue Manager at Holtee, our premium food and beverage destination. You will lead daily operations, drive guest experiences, manage budgets, labour, and inventory, and ensure compliance and safety across the venue.

You will recruit and mentor a high‑performing team, curate exceptional events, and partner with clients to deliver memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in hospitality, catering, premium food service, clubs, restaurants, venues, or event-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a premium hospitality destination with exceptional service standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Team leadership

Event delivery

Stakeholder relationships

Communication excellence

Job description

Ready to lead a premium hospitality venue? We'd love to hear from you.

Create extraordinary hospitality experiences –lead a premium venue where exceptional food, beverage, and events and golf come together to deliver memorable moments every day.

Inspire excellence and drive growth –empower high-performing teams, elevate customer experiences, and shape the future success of a dynamic hospitality destination.

Join Restaurant Associates –be part of a world-class organisation passionate about transforming service from GOOD to GREAT while building your leadership career with New Zealand’s largest food and support services provider.

As Venue Manager, you will be entrusted with the leadership of Holtee, the newest premium food and beverage destination, commencing in November. This flagship role offers the opportunity to shape a sophisticated hospitality experience, overseeing every aspect of the operation including premium food and beverage delivery, commercial performance, team leadership, event execution, guest satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional to leave a lasting impression within a prestigious venue, while representing the Restaurant Associates brand and its commitment to transformative service.

Lead the seamless day-to-day operation of a premium hospitality destination, delivering exceptional service standards and creating memorable guest experiences that reflect the Restaurant Associates brand.

Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, care, and genuine hospitality.

Drive commercial success through effective management of budgets, labour, inventory, and revenue optimisation, ensuring sustainable business performance.

Curate and oversee exceptional events and functions, delivering flawless execution and elevated experiences that exceed client and guest expectations at every turn.

Champion the highest standards of food safety, health and safety, liquor licensing compliance, and venue presentation, ensuring every detail reflects a world-class hospitality environment.

You are passionate about premium hospitality and take pride in creating exceptional experiences that leave a lasting impression.

You bring proven leadership experience within hospitality, catering, premium food service, clubs, restaurants, venues, or event-driven environments.

You have a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams that consistently deliver outstanding results.

Commercially astute, you understand the drivers of business performance and have experience managing budgets, costs, and revenue growth.

An exceptional communicator and relationship builder, you thrive on creating meaningful connections with clients, guests, and colleagues.

Competitive remuneration, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.

A prestigious leadership opportunity within a premium hospitality environment.

The ability to shape culture, influence performance, and lead a talented team committed to excellence.

Access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities within the global Restaurant Associates and Compass Group network.

A collaborative, people-focused culture that values innovation, leadership, and excellence.

The opportunity to represent one of the world's most respected hospitality and food service organisations.

Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive overview of the benefits available to our people.

• At Restaurant Associates, we create extraordinary hospitality experiences in some of New Zealand's most prestigious environments. As part of Compass Group New Zealand, the country's leading food and support services organisation, we deliver premium dining, events, and hospitality solutions that redefine service excellence.
• Our success is built on exceptional people who are passionate about elevating every guest interaction. Through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to excellence, we transform everyday moments into memorable experiences, setting the benchmark for premium hospitality across New Zealand.
• Guided by our values of RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK, we foster an inclusive culture where people can thrive, develop, and achieve their potential. We are committed to diversity, sustainability, and creating meaningful opportunities for our people, clients, and communities.

Successful candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks.

Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.