Wither Hills Cellar Door & Restaurant is on the lookout for a motivated and responsible Restaurant Manager to join us on a Permanent Full-Time Basis.
Wither Hills Restaurant & Cellar Door is open 7-days and 2-nights per week plus occasional functions & events depending on the season.
In this role, you will provide day-to-day operational management to a highly engaged venue team to deliver a best-in-class Cellar Door and Restaurant hospitality offering to our customers so that they experience the essence of the brand.
Reporting through to the Venue Manager, this role will ensure profitability by delivering on business objectives and targets by achieving quality, safety, and people standards.
You will bring your proven ability to motivate and drive people, combined with strong commercial acumen and proficiency in reading and reporting on financial details.
Your mental agility and professional judgement required to resolve unforeseen issues are vital, along with experience in hospitality management.
You will also have the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally along with strong communication skills written & verbal.
You will have a firm grasp on Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word & most importantly Outlook.
About the Role: 5 days a week over a varied roster, may include double or split shifts and weekend work is required.
We would prefer an applicant with NZ Citizenship or residency, but for the right candidate we may consider sponsorship.
Manual handling of wine cases and stock movement is a requirement of this role.
Assisting the Venue Manager with payroll, stocktakes and Health & Safety requirements along with liaising with clients for events & functions.
About You: Have a passion for hospitality, exceptional wine knowledge and world-class customer service.
The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment & deliver a world class guest experience to every guest that walks through the door.
The drive to continuously improve every day and don't mind getting your hands dirty!
In return, we will offer you: Job Security - regular hours and set shifts!
Career Progression - A clear development path to the wider group!
Work-life balance - Mostly Day Time Trading Hours!
Product Allowance - For All Lion's Brands!
Part of something BIG - A global beverage company & NZ's largest alcohol beverage company.
Our people at Lion & Wither Hills are diverse- beer lovers, wine lovers, food lovers, music lovers, marathon runners, family people, single people, pet people and more.
This opportunity enables you to make a real impact on an iconic venue and build on the offering we currently provide all the while leading a loyal and creative group of people.
Empower yourself to achieve- apply today!
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging unique perspectives to innovate and grow.
If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us via This includes supporting transgender and gender diverse applicants as we understand the unique challenges and concerns these individuals might have.
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