HIND management Looking for Restaurant and Bar Manager – New Restaurant “Hiku” Kaikōura at Christchurch Central, Canterbury Full Time

Who We Are – Ko Wai Mātou

Hiku [link removed]

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 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 – Te mahi

Exciting full-time opportunity for an experienced Restaurant and Bar Manager at Hiku Kaikōura, a brand new stylish waterfront restaurant, bar and conference facility.

We are looking for someone with energy, drive and personality to lead and inspire the food and beverage team in delivering exceptional customer experiences.

This is a hands on leadership role that requires the ability to remain calm under pressure whilst leading a busy food and beverage team to ensure the restaurant delivers great customer dining experiences. You will run a well organized service team, and be fully 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 in day to day operation.

Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa

• Management and leadership of the food & beverage service outlets – including the restaurant, bar and conference.
• Lead and develop the team in service standards, creating a positive and enjoyable team environment
• Managing conferencing and events
• Ensure all team members deliver a high level of service at all times
• Ordering of beverage and other stock; maintaining a sound knowledge for purchasing levels and stock control
• Be pro-active in controlling wage costs, being fully aware of forecasted business and targeted profitability whilst maintaining quality and service standards
• Uphold Host Responsibility and Duty Managers Licence
• Ensuring highest possible standard of hygiene

Requirements

About you | Ko koe tēnei

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
• 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.

Our Values

E MANAWANUI ANA MĀTOU – WE CARE

KA WHAI MĀTOU I TE TIKA – WE DO THE RIGHT THING

KA MAHI TAHI MĀTOU – WE WORK TOGETHER