Experienced Duty Manager - Auckland Airport

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Premium Lounge | Auckland International Airport**

**Why You’ll Love This Role**
  • Lead the daily experience in a **premium lounge**, where every interaction reflects care, warmth, and world-class hospitality.
  • Be the calm, confident leader on shift—guiding teams to deliver seamless service in a fast-moving international environment.
  • Grow your leadership career with Compass Group while representing one of the world’s most trusted airline brands.

**He angitutanga | The Opportunity:**

As **Duty Manager**, you will be the senior operational lead during your shift in one of the premium Lounges at **Auckland International Airport**. You’ll ensure the smooth running of all lounge operations, delivering a consistently elevated guest experience aligned with their service standards.
Acting as a key point of contact for guests, airline partners, and team members, you will support the Lounge Manager by leading with professionalism, clarity, and genuine care. This is a **Casualposition** where hours of work are " as and when" required basis upon business needs.

Therefore, you **MUST** be available during the weekends.

**Ko o kawenga | Your Responsibilities:**
  • Lead all lounge operations during your shift, coordinating teams across food, beverage, bar, cleaning and front-of-house services.
  • Deliver an exceptional Qantas-style guest experience by engaging with Premium and Frequent Flyer members, resolving issues discreetly and professionally.
  • Provide strong on-the-floor leadership through pre-shift briefings, coaching, staff allocations, and real-time decision-making.
  • Oversee Responsible Service of Alcohol and bar operations, ensuring compliance with licensing, safety, and Qantas brand standards.
  • Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety, food safety, airport security requirements, and accurate completion of shift and incident reporting.
**He korero mou | About You:**
  • Proven experience (2+ years) as a Duty Manager in premium hospitality, hotels, airline lounges or similar high-service environments.
  • A confident, composed leader who brings calm authority and genuine warmth to every guest and team interaction.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to motivate diverse teams and maintain service excellence during peak periods.
  • Flexible, reliable, and resilient, with the availability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7 airport environment.
  • Holds, or is willing to obtain, a **General Manager’s Certificate**, **NZQA Food Handling Certificate**, and **Police Clearance**.
**Nga painga | Benefits & Perks:**
  • Competitive remuneration, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
  • A key leadership role within a prestigious **Qantas aviation hospitality environment**.
  • Opportunity to lead, influence, and develop a high-performing, guest-focused team.
  • Career development and global opportunities within the Compass Group network.
  • Supportive and inclusive culture with access to Employee Assistance Programmes and flexible working options.
  • Exclusive discounts on medical insurance, banking, hotels, and lifestyle services.
**Mo matou | About Us:**
  • We are **New Zealand's leading** and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
  • **Our sub-brands**, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
  • We specialise in **turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments** for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being **GOOD to GREAT**.
  • Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
  • **Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common**
  • our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you
  • **RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK** are the founding pillars of these commitments.
  • We are **committed to reflecting the diversity** of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise **sustainability** in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

***Successful candidates will be able to pass per-employment checks satisfactorily.***

***Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.***

**Ready to Lead with Care and Confidence? Click ‘Apply Now’** and help deliver the signature Qantas experience—every guest, every journey.
  • For recruitment enquiries: **recruitment@compass-group.co.nz**

**Creating meaningful and lasting connections with every experience.**

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