HIND Management Looking for Food and Beverage Supervisor – Sudima Kaikōura at Kaikōura Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Hiku

Fresh, Modern & Local, Hiku offers delicious, relaxed New Zealand fare inspired by the surrounds and heroes local with seafood, farmed produce, wine and beer sourced from Kaikōura and its surrounds.

Sudima Kaikōura, is a near new 4.5-star hotel on the esplanade of Kaikōura’s waterfront, conveniently located at the end of the town center. The hotel has spectacular 360 views of the seaward Kaikōura mountain range, waterfront and peninsula and proudly presents large scale, local Māori artwork throughout the hotel, with a high-quality fit-out, 120 well-appointed rooms, restaurant, bar, conference facilities and infinity pool.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity awaits for Full Time Food and Beverage Supervisor at our restaurant.

Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role, a passion for exceeding our diners expectations and great knowledge of food and beverages. We are looking for someone who is passionate and has the enthusiasm that will inspire a team of restaurant and beverage superstars.

This is a hands on role which requires leadership skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure whilst leading a busy restaurant and bar team to ensure exceptional service.

The successful candidate will have experience as a Supervisor or ready to take that next step with three years or more of food and beverage experience. You will be conversant with Sale of Liquor responsibilities. We appreciate and value every one of our team members, and the person in this position will demonstrate true leadership skills by encouraging and supporting the team through their chosen career.

This is a permanent, full time role based at Sudima Kaikōura. The pay rate is $27 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week.

In this role you will:

Delegate tasks to restaurant staff and supervise their performance

Maintain a fully-stocked inventory and order food supplies, as needed

Manage dining reservations

Help staff resolve on-the-job challenges

Track daily costs and revenues

Balance the cash register at the end of the shift

Coordinate with suppliers as they deliver food product orders

Ensure client satisfaction and gracefully handle any complaints

Open or close the restaurant (when responsible for the first or last shift)

Report maintenance and training need

Requirements

2-3 years experience in F&B service

Previous Supervisor Experience Preferred

NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.

Excellent Communicator

Understanding of Sale of Liquor Act

Exudes attentive, friendly and professional service

Excellent wine, beer and cocktail knowledge

Highly organised and plans ahead

Can work on a rotating roster 7 days a week

Candidates must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for the role.

Benefits

He kura te tangata – We are all valued

As an Employer of Choice, we offer great employee benefits like life insurance, outstanding health and wellbeing programmes and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network – not just for you, but in some cases your friends and family too!

• Fantastic employee discounts at our hotels, restaurants and spas across New Zealand
• Kaikōura has an attractive work life balance, with close proximity to the sea and marine activities. Surfing, fishing, scuba diving and outdoor adventure are just some of the activities the area boasts
• A relocation package for the right candidate
• Staff uniform and meals on duty provided
• Develop your Te Reo and cultural responsiveness with the hotel being part owned by the local iwi and being situated in the growing cultural hub for the South Island
• Family and friends rates within our network of hotels
• Excellent reward & recognition events
• Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment
• Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
• Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
• Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform

Our values are based on caring, working together, and doing the right thing. We are passionate about our people. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility. Should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, contact our Support Office (09) 304 0745 pressing the option of the hotel where this vacancy is listed.

A Talent and Culture representative will be able to assist Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm.

E manawanui ana tātou – We care

Ka mahi tahi tātou – We work together

Ka whai tātou i te tika – We do the right thing