Aosta restaurant in the beautiful little town of Arrowtown (18 Buckingham Street), is looking for an Assistant Manager to join our friendly and professional team.
We are open 7 days a week for dinner service only!!
This position will allow you a perfect life/work balance, with flexibility on your days off!!
Key Duties & Responsibilities Represent and comprehend the brand essence and values
Ensuring that the venue team complies with all our standards
Personally responsible for the menu and wine knowledge to communicate to guests
Work proactively to maintain a healthy working relationship with the kitchen & staff
Maintain order, cleanliness and presentation of the restaurant
Aspire to give every guest a memorable experience
Taking care of customers reservation system
Train and supervise front of house staff
Benefits Full time role. Hourly Pay or Salary with 30 hours minimum guaranteed.
Great place to live and work
Close to best wineries for Pinot Noir in Summer
Close to Coronet Peak (20 mins) for skiing in Winter
If you'd like to work with our team please send us a covering letter and CV. Aosta is an award winning restaurant in stunning Arrowtown, Near Queenstown. It is part of a group of 3 venues and is under the direction of Ben Bayly who is Executive Chef. Ben is a great leader and known for his excellence in the culinary world, ability to grow successful businesses, develop a fabulous culture and work ethics amongst the team.
Ben has been a judge on My Kitchen Rules and is known for his own TV show and many restaurants that he has been awarded multiple HATS for.
Working in a small team serving Italian food with a kiwi twist and concentration on locally sourced and foraged food.
We make our pasta by hand.
We Forage around the rivers and hills around Arrowtown for herbs and salad ingredients and we work closely with local gardeners to obtain the highest quality produce.
Qualifications & experience Experience in Hospitality, preferably in a similar role for at least 2 year
Willingness to learn
Attention to detail
Customer centric
LCQ, Duty Manager Certificate beneficial
Wine & cocktails knowledge beneficial
Must be eligible to work in NZ, but we are happy to consider a sponsor for the right candidate.