Duty Manager
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Hospitality · Christchurch, New Zealand · Full-Time · $28 - $32/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
High above the Christchurch CBD sits a rooftop bar that is entering its sixth year and ranks among the city's top hospitality venues. It wants an experienced Duty Manager. Doors are open Tuesday to Sunday, serving sharing plates and fresh seasonal dishes with full table service throughout, while Mondays are kept for presenting the venue, cocktail competitions, functions and staff training.
Management is building a compact, committed team prepared to work hard, backed by regular, thorough training and a path to advance for anyone dedicated to hospitality. This is a permanent, full-time position on a 30 hour minimum contract, with rotating closing shifts across evenings and weekends. Friday and Saturday evenings are non negotiable. Immediate starts are available, and sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
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Key Responsibilities
- Meet guests on arrival, take reservations and answer customer enquiries
- Deliver everyday service, including orders, up-selling and payments
- Front the team and make sure customers are satisfied
- Be the contact person for functions
- Track front of house costs and overheads against KPI's and targets, and build the front of house roster to the same KPI's and targets
- Run front of house trainings and nurture a positive workplace environment and staff culture
- Place stock orders and do the monthly stocktake
- Follow the standard opening and closing procedures
- Keep the venue safe and healthy, and make sure all legal obligations are adhered to
- Contribute to new menu development covering drinks, recipes, costings and marketing
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum three years bar experience
- Warm and welcoming personality, with the drive to succeed and the ambition to grow and develop
- High volume cocktail experience
- Passion for the industry and a positive attitude
- Valid LCQ and current Duty Managers Certificate
- Able to commit to evening and weekend work (Friday and Saturday evenings are non negotiable)
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