Are you a Duty Manager looking for a new, exciting challenge? Are you passionate about food with proven leadership experience? Keen for a new challenge where you can make your mark on a world class tourism development? Looking for an opportunity to work for Ngai Tahu Tourism, one of the largest tourism operators in Aotearoa? We're on the hunt for a Duty Manager / Tumu - a passionate person who can mentor, lead and drive our Food and Beverage team to deliver exceptional service to our manuhiri (visitors). This role will also be responsible for stock management, supply and control. Our world-class Astronomy Centre on Lake Takapo lakefront brings to life the science of stars and Tatai aroraki (Maori astronomy) through an immersive and engaging international experience. This experience is a world-first and complements the range of outdoor experiences that we currently offer to our domestic and international visitors to the region. Our purpose is to make the connection - with our customers, through our people, to our place and to Ngai Tahu. We take great pride in warmly welcoming manuhiri to our experiences. Manaakitanga (hospitality) is one of the core values that drives the way we do business. As hosts, we care for our manuhiri and our team as our own whanau. A little bit about you We're after someone who can: Manage front of house staff - impart knowledge, skills and training to all front of house staff to ensure high standards. Identify, develop and maintain establishment policies and procedures. Lead workplace sustainability initiatives ensuring all team members contribute to the reduction of ecological damage through the reduction of waste and pollution. Promote and lead our commitment to the Tiaki Promise by involving manuhiri in caring for Aotearoa while they explore our beautiful country. Effectively lead all kaimahi / team members in line with company policies, including recruitment, induction, training and development, and performance reviews - addressing any issues in a timely manner in consultation with the Food & Beverage Manager and People & Capability team. Ensure that team members are familiar with and abide by all company policies and procedures delivering consistently high levels of service. Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of induction and internal training ensuring team members are fully trained to carry out their roles competently and safely. Anything could happen in a day - and we need someone who isn't afraid of a long and varied to-do list! Interested in joining us? The successful applicant will have an affinity for the needs and aspirations of our ultimate stakeholders, Ngai Tahu whanui. Alongside this, they will have an understanding of, or an eagerness to learn and engage with our Ngai Tahu values. Aside from being an awesome place to work we offer competitive remuneration, excellent training and work uniforms plus many other attractive benefits and staff discounts. Dark Sky Project is a fun, unique and safe place to work and we'd like to keep it that way. Before starting with us, you'll go through a range of checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Health and safety is super important and this is part of how we keep you, our team and our customers safe. Keen? If you're a star that shines as brightly as those our manuhiri gaze at, then apply now! We will be assessing applications as they arrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr
