Type: Full-time
Friends' cafe and bar is a modern cafe and bar specializing in Nepalese, Continental, and Italian cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner focused on using high-quality produce.
If you're all about good service, great food, and a fun atmosphere, we'd love to hear from you! Friends' cafe and bar is on the lookout for a skilled Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our team.
About Us:
Friends' cafe is currently offering breakfast, lunch, and brunch to the people of Western Bay of Plenty, Papamoa. We have a very strong loyal local customer base that supports us. We are open from 7 am to 2 pm serving these meals; however, we are targeting to extend our working hours by offering dinner until 10 pm. We want to provide more options to our customers, thus we aim to introduce cuisines like Nepalese, Continental, and Italian.
Our aim is to reach people's hearts through our food and give the best dining experience.
The Role:
You'll be working closely with the owners, leading the kitchen and bar team, and helping keep everything running smoothly. Supporting the floor team, cashing up, briefing the kitchen, or chatting with guests, you'll be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day. You'll also manage stock, supplier relationships, and some back-of-house duties. This is a hands-on role.
What You'll Be Doing:
• Leading the bar team – training, mentoring, and ensuring smooth service
• Working the floor & door as needed to keep service flowing
• Working with the restaurant owners to manage staff and overall operations
• Cash-ups, opens & closes
• Collaborating with the wider management team on menu changes and projects
• Staying on top of stock control and supplier relationships
• Supporting our sustainability goals, without sacrificing quality
• Handling some cost control and reporting tasks
• Ensuring guests have a great experience and want to come back
What You'll Bring:
• 1+ years in a bar or restaurant environment
• Duty Manager's license (or willing to get one)
• Leadership skills and the ability to support and motivate a team
• A commitment to sustainability and innovative practices
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a busy environment
• Must be available to work on weekends and public holidays
What We Offer:
• Competitive pay of $31 per hour
• Staff meals and discounts
• A relaxed, supportive work environment
• Opportunities for growth within the company
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next step in your hospitality journey, send us your CV via email to ******
All suitable shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
Applications close on 23rd November 2024.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
How many years' experience do you have as an assistant restaurant manager?
How many years of people management experience do you have?
Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?
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