Pizzeria Duty Manager - ref. u76329303
Poppa’s Pizza, a local favourite known for its handcrafted pizzas and friendly atmosphere, is seeking a skilled and motivated Duty Manager to join our team in Dunedin. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of $25.00–$28.00 NZD, depending on experience, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.
As Duty Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the store, lead staff during shifts, and ensure excellent customer service and high-quality food standards. Key responsibilities include supervising and supporting team members, handling customer enquiries and complaints, managing inventory and stock rotation, ensuring health and safety compliance, assisting with staff rostering, and overseeing opening and closing procedures.
A must-have requirement for this role is 1–2 years of hands-on experience working with a manual pizza oven and preparing pizza dough from scratch. This is essential, as Poppa’s Pizza is committed to traditional pizza-making techniques and maintaining our high product standards.Only candidates with this experience will be considered.
Additional requirements include strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills. You must also be eligible to work in New Zealand. Holding a current Manager’s Certificate or LCQ is an advantage but not essential.
Estimated weekly earnings range from $750 to $840 NZD gross, based on the guaranteed minimum hours. Additional hours and performance-based incentives may be available depending on business needs.
Why Dunedin?Dunedin is one of New Zealand’s most vibrant and liveable cities, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, rich culture, and a laid-back lifestyle. From coastal walks and nearby wildlife to a lively food and arts scene, Dunedin has something for everyone.
With a lower cost of living compared to larger cities and a welcoming community vibe, it’s the perfect place to build your hospitality career and enjoy a high quality of life.
If you're passionate about pizza, thrive in a leadership role, and have solid experience with traditional pizza-making, apply now by sending your CV and a brief cover letter to poppas.pizza24@gmail.com. Join the Poppa’s Pizza team and be part of something truly delicious – in one of New Zealand’s best-kept secrets!