Restaurant Manager - Christchurch

We are looking for a dedicated proactive restaurant manager for our Indian restaurant in Christchurch, Canterbury region.

Working hours will be based on a guaranteed 35 hour working week, across rostered shifts, during our business. We are open 7 days a week. Pay rate between $54,600 and $63,700 per annum, experience dependent.

Duties will include: Take responsibility for the restaurant performance.

Assist with taking reservations, greeting guests and ensuring guests receive great customer service and quality meals. Manage any customer complaints effectively and quickly.

Planning and organising special functions required by clientele.

Ensure sales and stock levels are recorded correctly.

Checking stock levels and ordering supplies.

Process and analyse information for scheduling and budgeting.

Recruiting, training and motivating staff.

Enforce sanitary practices for food handling and general cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen and dining area.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: Relevant 1-3 years of hospitality experience

Diploma or higher qualification in managment, business, hospitality or similar

Excellent customer service skills and be able to demonstrate the capacity to develop new business.

Have a dynamic personality and positive outlook to lead the team.

Have a passion for good food

Experience with Indian cuisine preferred

A current general managers certificate with LQC peferred

If this sounds like you please apply with your cover letter and CV outlining your suitability to join our team.