Restaurant Manager

Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant was established in 2000 and we strive to serve the most authentic Hong Kong-style dishes and Yum Cha in Auckland.Whether for lunch or dinner, Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant has become Auckland’s premier source for traditional Chinese Yum Char and fine Chinese dining with a host of delicious traditional recipes, specializing in duck as well as a wide range of seafood, including lobster, fish and crab dishes.

We are now looking for two talented and experienced Restaurant Managers to join our team to cover all our operational hours.

1. Strong knowledge of Chinese cuisine
2. A minimum of one years of relevant experience in delivering dining and catering services or a relevant diploma or higher qualification.
3. Good time-management skills
4. A team-player

1. Designing, planning, and updating menus in collaboration with chefs, aligning with seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and restaurant goals.
2. Ensuring menu items are cost-effective, meeting high culinary standards, and contributing to a positive guest experience.
3. Overseeing the procurement of goods and ingredients, ensuring the restaurant is consistently stocked with high-quality items.
4. Negotiating with suppliers for favorable pricing and establishing purchasing schedules to avoid shortages.
5. Setting and monitoring pricing strategies to maximize profitability while remaining competitive in the market.
6. Maintaining accurate records of inventory levels, ensuring proper stock rotation, and minimizing waste.
7. Tracking and reporting financial transactions related to inventory, including cost of goods sold, and monitoring expenditures to stay within budget.
8. Performing regular inventory audits and implementing systems to streamline stock management.
9. Planning and coordinating special events
10. Ensuring the restaurant complies with all local health and safety regulations, including food safety, sanitation standards, and staff hygiene protocols.
11. Providing exceptional customer service, actively engaging with customers to assess their dining experience and addressing any concerns or feedback.
12. Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified kitchen and front-of-house staff, ensuring the team is diverse, skilled, and motivated.
13. Supervising daily operations, providing leadership, guidance, and performance feedback to ensure high levels of service.
14. Developing and implementing training programs to staff
15. Managing reservations through the restaurant’s booking system
16. Assisting with order-taking, addressing customer requests,

If this position sounds like you, please apply for the job with your CV and cover letter. Please indicate your immigration status in your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!