Restaurant Manager / 2iC

Warring Group, the award-winning team that has brought you King of Snake, ROCA, Hugo, Botanic and Monarch Cocktail Bar, is looking for a new Restaurant Manager / 2iC at King of Snake, on Level 1 of Oxford Terrace.

Our company looks to identify talent and promotes personal and professional growth.

We offer a positive, professional, rewarding, and fun environment and are looking for the right person to join our FOH team in delivering the excellent standards of service we are famous for.

We are seeking a Restaurant Manager / 2iC to:

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of the restaurant, including bookings, restaurant set-up and close, customer flow, and effective daily communication with kitchen staff;
• Manage recruiting, training and day-to-day oversight and motivation of staff with administrative assistance provided by our Head Office team;
• Manage wage-cost control;
• Manage and purchase restaurant supplies;
• Undertake beverage purchasing and stock control, with assistance from the Bar Manager;
• Provide input into the weekly rosters, with the General Manager;
• Manage the operation of the tills, undertaking daily cash-ups, and resolving issues;
• Delegate operating duties and ensuring they are completed;
• Ensure that the Warring Group’s company policies are adhered to;
• Ensure daily communication on operational issues with the General Manager and the office team;
• Instil a team environment which results in staff retention;
• Organise general repair and maintenance

Also, from time-to-time, depending on business requirements, you may be asked to work within another of the Warring Group Limited’s Christchurch locations.

The role requires:

• Someone of at least 20 years of age further to the requirements of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012;
• At least three years of relevant experience or a relevant qualification, including at least one year of Duty Manager’s experience;
• A Duty Manager’s certificate or a willingness to go through to process to obtain one;
• Excellent personal presentation;
• Willingness to work and lead from the front within the business;
• A passion for customer service;
• A desire to be part of an industry leading restaurant group;
• A friendly, positive, and warm persona that contributes positively to guest experiences;
• A willingness to learn, adapt and grow;
• Excellent communication skills; and
• A trustworthy nature and background;

In return, we offer you a competitive remuneration package, a 30% food discount across all Warring Group venues, a fantastic working environment, the change to learn from industry leaders, along with exciting opportunities to take your career to the next level.